East London Tabernacle, in Mile End, has gained a new pastor after its former senior minister of 35 years, Dr Kenneth Brownell, retired last Autumn.
Raymond Brown (see photo), former pastor of Grace Church Brockley, was inducted at the historic Baptist church on 15 January.
Speaking at the service, next to his wife Rebekah, Brown said: ‘In the Autumn of 2020, Kenneth phoned me up and told me he was retiring after 35 years and asked if I knew anyone who would be interested in the role of senior minister. Then, almost in parting, he said maybe I should consider applying for the job as well!’
