Retired Ministers appointed to new Pastorate

Bishop Eric Brown and his wife, Revd Millicent Brown, have come out of retirement to become Senior Pastors of the Miracle Church of God in Christ (MCGC) in Bedford. They succeed Bishop Francis Vaughan, who is stepping down after 62 years of faithful leadership.

They were inducted at a special service before a packed congregation, which included church members, a delegation from Brixton New Testament Church of God (NTCG) – Bishop Brown’s previous pastorate – as well as Bishop Claion Grandison, Head of NTCG, members of the NTCG National Executive Council, and representatives from other Christian denominations.

In his address to the congregation, Bishop Grandison said:

I count it an honour to release someone I view as both a friend and a father. Today, we gather to honour a servant of God whose life has been poured out in ministry for five decades.

Other speakers included Revd Katei Kirby, Bishop Norman Gooden (who delivered the sermon), and outgoing minister, Bishop Francis Vaughan.

In his first address as Senior Pastor of MCGC, Bishop Brown said: “We answered this call to lead you. We do not do it for financial gain or for status, but for the advancement of the Kingdom of Jesus Christ. My wife and I come with a wealth of experience and anointing to help build this church.”

Bishop Brown and Revd Millicent also shared their commitment to empowering members, training young leaders, and serving the local community.

The couple have spent over five decades in ministry. Bishop Brown has served as National Youth Director and National Administrative Bishop within the NTCG, while Revd Millicent Brown has served as National Director of Women’s Ministries. Together, they have pastored several NTCG churches.

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