Brian Stroh was born in Grand Forks, ND, and later moved to Fargo, ND, where he graduated high school. He earned a business administration degree from the University of Sioux Falls (SD) and a Master's of Divinity degree from Sioux Falls (SD) Seminary. He has worked at Hillcrest Church for 15 years as the youth pastor, ministry pastor, and currently the executive pastor. While on staff, Hillcrest has been recognized for several awards including a Congressional Angel in Adoption recipient. Bridge the Gap is his first book and tells the unique story of Hillcrest's partnership with Cleveland Elementary, an under-resourced school less than a mile away from Hillcrest.