Our Pastor

Bishop Heber Marvin Brown II is the son of the late Bishop Heber Marvin Brown, Sr. and Beatrice Mae Anthony Brown. As he was nurtured in a strong and loving Christian family, he learned at an early age in whom to place his trust.

"Study to show thyself approved..." These words have been taken seriously. In 1977, Bishop Brown received his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the Morgan State University. He later received his Master of Divinity from Howard Divinity School in 1986, and his Doctor of Ministry from United Theological Seminary in 1996.

"The spirit of the Lord is upon me..." is reflected in the witness of Bishop Brown. In 1986, he answered the call to pastor the Shiloh Baptist Church in Edgemere, Maryland. He came to Shiloh with a vision, and in 1997 after much prayer, struggle, and sacrifice, his vision became a reality when the people of God marched into a brand new sanctuary. In addition to pastoring Shiloh, since May of 2000, Bishop Brown has taken on the charge of pastoring the Brown's Chapel Freewill Baptist Church of Newark, New Jersey.

 

On July 22, 2001, Bishop Brown was elected and consecrated the first Bishop of the Praise Covenant Interdenominational Fellowship (PCIF), covering churches in Maryland, Virginia, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. As presiding prelate, he is committed to the fellowship of the churches and ministries, recognizing the need for networking, accountability, and the sharing of resources. He serves as presiding prelate/Dean of the PCIF Ministers Institute.

"Who will go for us? Here am I, send me..." is his living testimony. During his ministerial career, he has served as Minister of Christian Education at the New Psalmist Baptist Church under the guidance of Dr. Walter S. Thomas, bible instructor for various bible fellowships, facilitator of workshops, revivalist, and conference preacher. The Gospel is being proclaimed as he preaches and teaches throughout the United States.

Bishop Brown has a heart for the community surrounding Shiloh. In January 2003, he was awarded The Fullwood Valued Hours Awards for his many years of generous and dedicated service benefiting diverse segments of the community while exemplifying the true spirit of “caring and sharing”. He also served, in the past, as president of the Baltimore County and Vicinity Ministerial Alliance of Maryland, partnering with other local churches to spread the gospel.

Bishop Brown is married to Jacqueline Anita Brown and together they have five children. His goal in ministry is to remain clay in the hands of The Potter that he may continue to be molded and used to the Glory of God.