The founder and former lead pastor of Impact United Methodist Church made a visit to Savannah on Friday, engaging with the community as he prepares for Georgia’s 2026 gubernatorial race.

Olu Brown, originally from Texas, entered the competitive 2024 race for the governorship. Despite lacking previous experience in public office, he believes he possesses the visionary outlook necessary to guide Georgia.

“A governor must have the capacity to scale,” Brown explained. “They should be able to foresee future needs. It’s crucial they manage overarching goals, like expanding a multi-million dollar budget.”

He emphasizes the importance of contributing to a community’s economic growth, especially in areas needing more investment, requiring effective management of both staff and large-scale projects—an expertise he claims is essential for a governor and reflects his career achievements.

He cited his success in expanding the Impact United Methodist Church from a modest group of 25 to a robust community of 5,000 participants, both in-person and online, as evidence of his qualifications.

The democratic candidate told that making healthcare available to everyone is one of his top campaign priorities.

“This translates to telehealth solutions,” Brown highlighted. “It ensures enhanced maternal healthcare and reduces the burden on rural residents needing primary care by utilizing our $16 billion surplus, expanding Medicaid, and collaborating with state and national healthcare systems to ensure smaller towns and rural areas receive adequate resources.”

If he becomes Georgia’s next governor, Brown said he will work with President Donald Trump if it’s benefits to Georgians.

“We will work with Washington to make sure Georgia is working but we also won’t compromise what Georgia needs for Georgians,” Brown said.

Brown graduated from Jarvis Christian College before packing up to move to Atlanta for a Master of Divinity degree from Gammon Theological Seminary. He also reportedly holds a lifetime teacher’s certificate for first through eighth grade students.