Pastor Debleaire Snell is a dynamic preacher, visionary leader, and servant of God with over two decades of pastoral ministry experience. He currently serves as the Senior Pastor of the Oakwood University Church in Huntsville, Alabama, and as the Speaker/Director of Breath of Life Television Ministries, where he continues to impact lives across the globe through the life-changing gospel of Jesus Christ.
A native of Tallahassee, Florida, Pastor Snell accepted his call to ministry at a young age and has since devoted his life to preaching, teaching, and leading with conviction. He began his pastoral journey in the South Central Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, serving faithfully in Mississippi and Kentucky before being called to lead the thriving congregation at the First Seventh-day Adventist Church in Huntsville, AL, where he pastored for over a decade.
In 2021, Pastor Snell was appointed Speaker/Director of Breath of Life Ministries, becoming only the fourth person to hold this esteemed position since the ministry’s founding in 1974. Under his leadership, Breath of Life has expanded its reach through innovative programming, digital evangelism, and nationwide initiatives aimed at making Christ known in a rapidly changing world. Known for his energetic preaching style and biblically grounded messages, Pastor Snell has become a sought-after speaker for conferences, revivals, and leadership training events around the world. His deep love for people and commitment to practical, Spirit-led ministry have made him a trusted voice for this generation.
Pastor Snell is a graduate of Oakwood University and Andrews University Theological Seminary. He is married to the love of his life, Gianna Snell, and together they are the proud parents of three amazing children – Jadon, Brooke and Braydon. Whether behind the pulpit, on the airwaves, or in the community, Pastor Snell remains dedicated to his life mission: lifting up Jesus Christ so that lives may be transformed.
