[2] Prior founded the Episcopal Church of the Resurrection in Spokane, WA in 1996[4] and served as their rector for 14 years.

In 2006 he was elected vice president of the House of Deputies, one of the two groups that make up the governing body of the Episcopal Church.

[2] A month after his consecration as Minnesota's bishop, Prior helped lead the Freeman High School Scotties girl's varsity basketball team to their first state championship.

[citation needed] Brian Prior was elected IX Bishop of Minnesota at Diocesan Convention on Saturday, October 31, 2009[6] to succeed James L. Jelinek.

In addition to making pastoral visitation and providing leadership development, he guides the process of planning for the future of the diocese.