About Brilliant Perspectives
A global Movement helping believers discover a simple, relational way of being with God.
Meet Team Brilliant
A passionate team dedicated to helping you experience the fullness of life in God's Kingdom.
Graham Cooke
Founder
With over 40 years of ministry experience, Graham has dedicated his life to helping believers understand their true identity in Christ. His unique perspective on the nature of God and Kingdom living has transformed countless lives around the world. Graham's passion is pioneering new man theology and helping people experience the Kingdom Normal life.
Theresa Cooke
Co-Founder
Theresa has been instrumental in building Brilliant from its earliest days. Her wisdom, grace, and steady presence have shaped the heart and culture of the organization. She brings decades of experience walking alongside Graham in ministry and leadership.
Dionne van Zyl
Chief Executive Officer
Dionne provides strategic vision for Brilliant Perspectives and leads the Brilliant Movement. Together with Graham, he pioneers new man theology and Kingdom Normal teaching. His calling is Kingdom leadership—changing how families, businesses, and communities are led. Dionne is inspired when he empowers leaders and teams to perform beyond what they thought possible, from a place of rest.
Bridget van Zyl
Family Coach & Community Manager
Bridget leads Brilliant Circles, the global on-line Brilliant community, with a heart for connecting with people, encouraging them, and restoring hope. Her gift is helping people find their place and purpose. She speaks life into families and individuals, creating spaces where transformation happens.
Jenny Taylor
Chief Operating Officer
Jenny leads the Brilliant team with a gift for organization, coordination, and developing people. She provides stability and calm assurance, thriving under pressure while walking people through complex concepts into actionable steps. Jenny also leads Brilliant Life coaching, helping people break free from patterns that keep them stuck.
Glen Hobbs
Chief Technology Officer
Glen leads Brilliant's technology strategy with a passion for solving complex problems through innovation. He charts paths through ambiguity, architects solutions that don't yet exist, and ensures systems can scale to serve the growing movement. His vision is Kingdom Solutions to Intractable Problems—believing Kingdom believers should be at the forefront of innovation.
Andre Murphy
Frontend App Developer
Andre is the builder behind Brilliant's new mobile app, crafting the screens, flows, and small details that put the Movement in people's pockets. As our frontend app developer, he turns big ideas into experiences that feel simple, beautiful, and alive. He also keeps one hand in support, stepping in to help members and teammates whenever they need a steady guide. His gift is making technology feel human—removing complexity so connection comes easily.
Rachel Hubbard
Member & Affiliate Support · Communications
Rachel is the friendly first responder for Brilliant's members and affiliates—the person on the other end when someone needs help, an answer, or simply to feel seen and heard. She also shapes the Movement's email communications, making sure every message lands with clarity and warmth. Her gift is turning questions into reassurance and details into trust, caring for people one conversation at a time.
Than Owens
QA & Platform Support Specialist
Than is the pre-flight, in-flight, and post-flight crew for Brilliant Central—testing new features before they ship, supporting members and affiliates when questions arise, and training the team on how everything works. Partnering closely with Brilliant's developers, he makes sure "ship fast" never means "break things," serving as the steady human safety net between rapid innovation and a great member experience.
Cindy Deininger
Curriculum & Community Specialist
Cindy creates curriculum and resources for Brilliant Church small group studies and responds to community comments from the Father's heart. Detail-oriented and passionate about learning, she loves when people have breakthrough moments in their journey with God. Her gift is encouraging people and helping them find clarity in their walk.
Michael Andrews
Content Editor & Livestream Engineer
Michael brings technical excellence and creative vision to Brilliant's audio and video content. With deep expertise in AV systems and a passion for authentic storytelling, he creates environments where people feel loved, safe, and challenged. His heart is to see others step into their true identities as children of God.
Vanessa Hunter
Affiliate Network Director
Vanessa leads the Brilliant Movement Affiliate network with over 25 years of experience in network marketing, business development, and strategic growth. Known for translating vision into execution, she helps entrepreneurs and organizations reach their full potential through impactful coaching and mentorship. Her passion is empowering others to achieve excellence while creating sustainable growth.
Our Heart for the Movement
Brilliant exists to help believers discover the joy of walking with God every day. Through teaching, community, and practical tools, we equip people to experience the Kingdom in every part of their lives—not just in church, but at work, at home, and in their relationships.
Discover the full vision for what God is building through this global Movement of Kingdom Activators.
“God is not trying to change you. He is transforming you into who you already are in Christ.”
— Graham Cooke