Reverend Brenda Denise Ford

Consultant, Community Educator, and Spiritual Coach in USA

The Reverend Brenda Denise Ford is a Protestant Chaplain and Academic Chaplain at Stony Brook University, where she serves the campus community through worship leadership, pastoral care, spiritual formation, and faith‑justice education. She is also an instructor in Africana Studies, integrating scholarship, cultural history, and spiritual wisdom to support students in their academic and personal growth.

Rev. Ford is an ordained Protestant minister with extensive experience in campus ministry, nonprofit leadership, and interfaith collaboration. Her work is grounded in compassion, clarity, and a deep commitment to helping individuals flourish in mind, body, and spirit. She brings a pastoral presence shaped by years of service, theological training, and a calling to walk alongside people in moments of transition, discovery, and healing.

In addition to her chaplaincy, Rev. Ford is the Board Chair of the Long Island Council of Churches, guiding regional ecumenical partnerships and community initiatives. She is also the founder of Brenda D. Ford Ministries, a nonprofit dedicated to spiritual care, leadership development, and faith‑centered educational programming, and BDF LLC, her personal coaching and consulting practice.

Rev. Ford’s ministry is marked by a gentle strength, a reflective teaching style, and a commitment to building spaces where people feel seen, supported, and spiritually grounded. Her work blends pastoral care, academic insight, cultural storytelling, and a deep love for community.

  • Education
    • Union Theological Seminary
    • Long Island University
Testimonials
Brenda D. Ford is an exemplary author and consultant who is passionate about lifting others to another level spiritually and emotionally. I would highly recommend Rev. Ford to any company, organization or faith-based group who is wishing to partner with one of the finest and most professional women I have had the blessing to work with
Linda Ellis Eastman CEO at Professional Woman Publishing, LLC.
During my undergraduate and graduate studies at Stony Brook University (SBU), I have known Rev. Brenda Ford. I consider Rev. Brenda Ford as my mentor, pastor, professor, and trustworthy adviser. Throughout the years, Rev. Ford has done an amazing job at SBU. Moreover, she advised and directed a student organization at SBU that provided students with multiple community service opportunities including Walk for Peace, Stop Hunger Now, Knock, Knock Give a Sock which provides socks for those in need
Andy Carrion, CPA, SSCP, MBA
Ms. Brenda D. Ford, former Director of Safe Horizon Domestic Violence Program in New York City and my former Director as Social Work Supervisor for Elder Abuse Domestic Violence Program. My experience working under Ms. Brenda D. Ford was a rewarding and educational experience as a Social Worker. Ms. Ford provided Staff with educational and supportive, and which had helped me develop my skills in the Social Work profession.
Adriana Melendez, Health Care Professional
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