Bruce is a native of Montgomery Alabama.  He committed his life to Christ as young child and was later discipled by Larry Carson at Emmanuel Baptist Church.  He attended the University of Maryland, Western Seminary and his doctorate is from Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary.

Bruce is married to Teresa, and they have two children, Shayna and Breanna.  Bruce served 20 years in the U.S. Army and retired in July 2007 as a Senior Information Systems Professional.   From 2008 to 2011, he served as the pastor of Berean Baptist Church in Charlottesville, Virginia.  Bruce came to Eastdale Baptist Church in June 2011.