Brian graduated with his Honours Business Administration (HBA) degree from the University of Western Ontario 's prestigious Richard G. Ivey School of Business in 1974.

After obtaining his Bachelor of Law degree (LLB) from the University of Western Ontario's Faculty of Law in 1977, Brian was admitted to the Law Society of Upper Canada as a Barrister and Solicitor in April 1979.

Brian obtained his Bachelor of Arts in Theology and his Master of Arts in Theology in May 2003 and June 2004, respectively.

After completing his dissertation, Brian earned his Doctorate of Ministry, graduating Summa Cum Laude in 2006!