by Presley Hughes, reporter

FAIRHOPE, Ala.– Brie Kerr, mainly known for her local restaurant, Dragonfly Foodbar, has more to her than meets the eye. 

Kerr, co-owner of Dragonfly, has been a part of the restaurant scene for thirteen years now, having opened in September of 2010. She can be seen at church, in her restaurant or taking a nice stroll down the pier.

Kerr’s history throughout Fairhope is rich and inspiring. Her involvement in 3 Circle church since March of 2012, guiding small groups for teenage girls in the community and providing funky and tasty food to locals, has put her on the map as one of the most well-known women in town. 

“3 Circle has been a part of my life long before I was a part of it. My mother raised me in a church and I thought I had a good relationship with God for a long time. But then I realized that the version of God that I knew was from her perspective and not mine,” Kerr said. “I left the church and started doing a lot of things that I’m no longer proud of. Looking back on my choices, I realize now that even though those decisions hurt me at the time, they brought me closer to God in the deepest and most sincere way.” 

Kerr joined the 3 Circle small group family in June of 2013. She was worried she would give the wrong advice or push her girls down the wrong path. But as Kerr came closer to her faith and became more confident with her knowledge of Scripture, she became more confident in her ability to help those in need. 

As a small group leader, Kerr takes the initiative of providing both advice and life lessons to young girls in the church. 

“Mrs. Brie has really helped me throughout the years I’ve been in her small group. I was really young when I first met her and in a bad place,” said Olivia Gates, an intern at 3 Circle. “Her experience with being in both good and bad places really helped me realize that I wasn’t alone and I had someone to talk to if I needed it.”

When inside her small group, Kerr demands the attention of her students with her passion for Scripture. She makes it a point to interact with the girls and understand their points of view on the meaning of certain passages and gives them other ways to look at situations in their lives. 

Kerr puts two and two together by showcasing how God and Scripture can change the life of the beholder when used correctly. The small group meets every Sunday afternoon to discuss the importance of making a connection with God, giving insight on services given from the church earlier in the day and showing how that relationship can alter the mindset and lifestyles of the young women. 

Kerr plans to continue her endeavors at the church, carry on with her adventures in the food industry and continue bringing smiles and support to the adolescents of the church.