09/24/2026
Reflections on the Pennsylvania NACM State Gathering
What a glorious and powerful time we had at this year’s Pennsylvania State Gathering for the National Association of Christian Ministers on September 19, 2026! When the body of Christ gathers in unity and purpose, the presence of the Lord is truly felt, and this year was no exception.
A Journey of Fellowship and Roots:
It was especially wonderful to welcome people traveling in from out of state. Having friends and fellow believers journey up from New Jersey, a place with which I share deep, lifelong personal, familial, and religious ties, brought an extra layer of joy. We were also blessed by brothers who traveled from Delaware, our chaplain who came right from Allentown, and my dear sister and her husband who traveled all the way from Virginia, Minister Bourne.
Honoring Dedicated Servants:
We owe a debt of deep gratitude to Executive Elder Mooney and his wife, Julia, who made the long trip all the way from South Carolina to be with us.
Vision and Updates:
Executive Elder Mooney brought valuable and timely insights regarding the new developments and direction taking place within the NACM.
The Laying on of Hands & The Charge:
During the service, Executive Elder Mooney delivered a powerful ordination charge centered on a vital message: "Do not relocate the power." Following that, Executive Elder Mooney and I shared in the laying on of hands to charge our new members, while Elder Chappie Ramble faithfully did the anointing. It was a true family operation, and when I say family, I mean being one in Christ.
A Servant's Heart:
Sister Julia was right there working hands-on, capturing special moments through her photography and diligently helping to write out certificates.
Brothers in the Trenches & Special Guests:
I want to lift up my dear brother, Elder Chappie Ramble, whose hard work, deep commitment, and hands-on dedication make him such an invaluable brother in this walk.
We were also blessed by our brother and sister from the Bloomsburg Community / Bloomsburg Baptist Church in Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania, gathered together under the open pavilion. His wife blessed us with some songs, she sang with the voice of an angel and truly laid it out. Accompanying that powerful song out in the open air, we had two wonderful sisters serving as worship flaggers, lifting high praise banners that added such a deeply moving, visual touch of worship to the day. If you get a chance to see it online, you will witness how truly special it was.
Coast-to-Coast Connection & Looking Ahead:
Distance could not keep us apart! We were thrilled to have Executive Elder Niemeier join us by phone all the way from Washington State to guide our chaplain training program. Beyond that, Executive Elder Niemeier blessed us by sharing powerful, encouraging words of wisdom and life for our new ministers and everyone gathered.
To everyone who came out: thank you. If my mind has missed naming anyone, please forgive me and know how deeply I appreciate each and every one of you. This gathering proved one vital thing, which I always keep saying: we are all one in Christ, and we have bigger things to do now.
We need to spread this Word of God, and we are going to be doing it. As Executive Elder Mooney said, we are not ashamed of the Gospel, and the NACM Pennsylvania will not be quiet, we are going to be proving that in upcoming functions very soon!
Thank you, and God bless.
Elder Brown
