Brant joined First Baptist in August 2011. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Bible from Oklahoma Baptist University and a Master of Divinity with Biblical Languages from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is currently pursuing a Doctorate of Ministry from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary with a focus on leadership and healthy evangelistic church growth.

Brant is married to Dea, and they have five children: Caleb, Matthew, Bethany, Lindsey and Kyra.