Dr. Brenda Salter McNeil is a gifted communicator who has a wealth of knowledge and experience in the area of racial and ethnic reconciliation. She is a spiritually dynamic speaker whose biblically based messages raise awareness, ignite vision, and inspire action in those who hear her speak on college and university campuses, in churches and at conferences. Dr. McNeil earned her Bachelor’s degree from Rutgers University, a Masters of Divinity (M Div) from Fuller Theological Seminary, and a Doctorate of Ministry (D. Min) from Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary.

For the past 20 years Dr. McNeil has distinguished herself as an outstanding leader in the field of racial and ethnic reconciliation. She served on the staff of InterVarsity Christian Fellowship, a national evangelical organization that supports Christian outreach to young adults on college and university campuses, as the Regional Coordinator of Multiethnic Training. In 1995, in response to her growing passion for authentic race relations, Dr. McNeil founded Overflow Ministries, Inc., a nonprofit, faith based organization devoted to the ministry of racial reconciliation. She continues this work through Salter McNeil & Associates, LLC, a racial and ethnic reconciliation training, consulting and leadership development company based in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. McNeil is also the coauthor of the book The Heart of Racial Justice: How Soul Change Leads to Social Change (IV Press, 2005). Through seminars, conferences, tapes, and books, Dr. McNeil boldly declares a vision that unites people from every tribe and every nation. Together with her husband, Dr. J. Derek McNeil and their two children, Rev. Dr. Brenda Salter McNeil stands at the forefront of an international campaign to advance God’s kingdom of peace, justice, and reconciliation.