The Perfecting Church Opens New Home
Kevin C. Brown, Co-Founder, Perfecting Ministries & Senior Pastor of The Perfecting Church and Angela M. Brown, Co-Founder, Perfecting Ministries & Executive Director of Loving Our Cities were joined by the Elders and Staff Members of The Perfecting Church for the ribbon-cutting ceremony. Photo by April Bey, The Perfecting Church
By Clyde Hughes | AC JosepH Media
SEWELL – The Perfecting Church and the nonprofit Loving Our Cities celebrated moving into their new location at 274 Delsea Dr. with a ribbon cutting Saturday, Nov. 9, and a block party.
The church had been holding its services at Washington Township High School before the move into its new location. Pastor Kevin C. Brown and First Lady Angela M. Brown, cofounders of the church, were joined at the ceremony by New Jersey Assemblywoman Gabriela Mosquera and Washington Township Mayor Joann Gattinelli.
Other local community leaders and church volunteers attended as well, according to a statement released by the church.
Guests gather outside of the entrance of home of The Perfecting Church and headquarters of Loving Our Cities for the official ribbon-cutting ceremony. Photo Credit: James Ward, Creative Content OnDemand Kevin C. Brown, Co-Founder, Perfecting Ministries & Senior Pastor of The Perfecting Church and Angela M. Brown, Co-Founder, Perfecting Ministries & Executive Director of Loving Our Cities were joined by the Elders and Staff Members of The Perfecting Church for the ribbon-cutting ceremony. Photo by April Bey, The Perfecting Church 
Opening Prayer and remarks by Kevin C. Brown, Co-Founder, Perfecting Ministries & Senior Pastor of The Perfecting Church. Photo Credit: April Bey, The Perfecting Church 
Angela M. Brown, Co-Founder, Perfecting Ministries & Executive Director of Loving Our Cities welcomes members, volunteers and neighbors of The Perfecting Church, introducing NJ Assemblywoman, Gabriela Mosquera, Mayor of Washington Township, Joann Gattinelli and Mayor of Winslow Township, Barry Wright who provided remarks, followed by Digna Townsend, outreach director for US Congressman Donald Norcross who presented a proclamation. Photo Credit: April Bey, The Perfecting Church 
Mayor Joann Gattinelli officially welcomes Perfecting Ministries as the newest neighbors of Washington Township, highlighting the impact of Perfecting Ministries’ project and Washington Township’s plans to further revitalize the Delsea Drive corridor. Photo Credit: April Bey, The Perfecting Church 
Assemblywoman Gabriela Mosquera, NJ 4th legislative district, highlights the impact of The Perfecting Church on communities where its members live, work, serve and worship. Photo Credit: April Bey, The Perfecting Church 
Barry Wright, Mayor of Winslow Township discusses the many ways Winslow Township has partnered with The Perfecting Church and the positive impact of Loving Our Cities. Photo Credit: April Bey, The Perfecting Church 
Digna Townsend, outreach director for US Congressman Donald Norcross presents a proclamation to The Perfecting Church. Photo Credit: April Bey, The Perfecting Church 
Pictured left to right, Barry Wright, Mayor of Winslow Township; NJ Assemblywoman Gabriela Mosquera; Angela M. Brown, Co-Founder, Perfecting Ministries & Executive Director of Loving Our Cities; and Kevin C. Brown, Co-Founder, Perfecting Ministries & Senior Pastor of The Perfecting Church. Photo Credit: April A. Ward, The Perfecting Church
“The six-acre campus underwent a dramatic renovation and will serve as a vibrant community space with plans to spur additional development in the heart of a corridor targeted for revitalization,” the statement said.
Angela M. Brown introduced Assemblywoman Mosquera, Mayor of Washington Township Joann Gattinelli and Mayor of Winslow Township Barry Wright. After giving remarks, Digna Townsend, outreach director for U.S. Rep. Donald Norcross, presented a proclamation to the church.
Wright also talked about the ways Winslow Township has partnered with The Perfecting Church and the positive impact of Loving Our Cities in the community.
The Browns were honored by the Gloucester County NAACP with its Power Couple Award at its annual Black and White Gala and Game Changer Awards event on Nov. 3.
READ: Gloucester County NAACP Honors Community Leaders at Annual Gala, Awards
The Perfecting Church hosted its first service in a movie theatre on July 10, 2011 and “has grown into a vibrant gathering place of contemporary Christians discovering, developing and perfecting their abilities, individually and collectively, to enhance the lives of those residing in the communities where we live, work, serve and worship,” the church noted.
Loving Our Cities, which Angela Brown serves as executive director, is a nonprofit community development corporation serving as the community engagement arm of The Perfecting Church. The organization seeks to enhance the quality of life locally. More information on Loving Our Cities can be found at www.lovingourcities.org or call 856-817-6223.
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Kevin and Angela Brown are such a blessing to the Perfecting Church and the community as a whole. Their commitment to God, their parishioners and the well being of others is commendable. Those who encounter their presence will forever be changed for the better. They are an amazing couple who are on fire for God. Their impact extends well beyond the walls of their church. We are blessed to have them in our community.