Using powdered forms of gold, silver, or platinum mixed with resin, the artist takes the pieces of the broken vessel and carefully repairs it, creating a beautiful pattern from something that was broken beyond recognition. In Japan, there is a process known as kintsugi, in which a skilled artist repairs broken vessels. His ways aren’t our own-they’re far better than we could ever imagine. None of us know what God has in store for Mosaic Church, but we do know that he is, and will be, faithful. Simultaneously and independently, God made it clear to both Greg and Brandon (and their families) that church planting was no longer a “possibility” or an “idea”, it was a clear calling, not for the far future, but for now. After an extended period of rest, perspective-gathering, council, and careful prayer, it became evident that God was clearly (and “loudly”) calling them to a new season of ministry - a season of church planting.
Just one year later, in the summer of 2019, Greg and Ashley found themselves in a confluence of circumstances that can now only be seen as God’s gracious providence. Likewise, Brandon, and his wife, Kelsey, had committed themselves to the idea that church planting wasn’t something that would happen in the near future. It seemed far off, if it was going to be a reality at all. Having a tremendous love for the local church, they discussed the possibilities of church planting, yet it was only an inkling of a possibility. In the summer of 2018, Greg, and his wife, Ashley, traveled to Nashville and took time to intentionally rest and plan for the future. Both Greg and Brandon found themselves in fellowship with an increasing number of people in and around Mechanicsville who desired to “do life” in a local, solidly reformed church. In due time, God made it apparent that Mechanicsville needed a reformed baptist church of its own. Being pastors at different churches, they understood that it was good-even necessary-to have fellowship with pastors of other churches who could speak the truth in love with an understanding of all that pastoral ministry entails. Over the next several years, Greg and Brandon continued to meet for the sake of mutual edification, prayer, and admonishment. For several hours, to the unfortunate neglect of other guests at the party, they talked about church, theology, and ministry and found a mutual love for the doctrines of grace. Proverbs 16:9Īround a fire pit at a family Christmas party, Greg Brown and Brandon McPherson connected by an act of God’s simple providence. The heart of man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps. He and his wife, Ashley, reside in Mechanicsville, Virginia with their dog, August.God often uses ordinary means to accomplish his extraordinary purposes.
Greg enjoys reading, good coffee, traveling, playing guitar, and collects fountain pens. His greatest desire is to see Christians equipped with rock-solid theology and Christ-centered practice. His greatest passions are teaching, developing leaders, and preaching the Bible in a way that is intellectually consistent, engaging, and applicable.
God’s plans were different.Īfter being called and appointed as a worship and executive pastor in 2014, Greg has spent several years developing as a pastor, elder, and teacher. He was always interested in theology, but pastoral ministry wasn’t Greg’s plan. After earning a Bachelor’s degree with a double-major in computer information systems and business administration and a minor in theology, he moved back to Richmond, married his best friend, and took a job as a web engineer. Louis, Missouri, and moved to Richmond when he was eight years old.
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