At Grace and Mercy Temple Ministry, our leaders are dedicated to serving God and guiding our congregation in faith, prayer, and ministry. Meet the pastors, elders, ministers, and ministry leaders who help lead every aspect of our church with love, wisdom, and commitment.
Is a ministry dedicated to supporting and uplifting our Pastor and their family through prayer, encouragement, and acts of service. This committee works to strengthen the bond between the Pastor and congregation by assisting with the Pastor’s spiritual, emotional, and practical needs.
Is to show appreciation and love for our spiritual leader by organizing special programs, anniversaries, and recognition events, as well as offering ongoing support to ensure the Pastor can focus on leading God’s people effectively.
We serve with hearts of compassion, gratitude, and unity—standing alongside our Pastor as faithful helpers in the work of the ministry.
To empower and encourage women to grow in their relationship with Christ, discover and use their God-given gifts, and fulfill their purpose within their church and community.
Is for all women to be disciples of Jesus in their lives, homes, and communities.
At Grace and Mercy Temple Ministries, the Men of Grace is a Christian group of brothers committed to being fully devoted followers of Jesus Christ. God is our passion and growing in God is our purpose.
Men of Grace are to build each other as loving and godly men empowered through the Holy Spirit to become genuine Christ-like servants in our home, our church, our career and our community. Living the scripture in Proverbs 27:17, Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend. Our desire is “Leading People to Stay Connect to Christ”.
Men of Grace desire is to develop a community of Christian men dedicated to cultivating real relationships and spiritual maturity in Jesus Name. Men of Grace godly aim is to be men of strong character and integrity who serve and support one another with intentional kingdom action and inclusive kingdom attitude.
Our pledge is to use our time, energy and resources to contact and meet the needs of men in the church and the wider community. “Grace is the place”
To lay a Christ-centered foundation for lifelong faith by nurturing hearts, minds, and spirits
through strong biblical teaching, meaningful relationships, and active discipleship. We strive to
equip every Christian learner—from child to adult—with the truth of God Word, fostering
spiritual growth, moral integrity, and a deep love for Jesus Christ.
At Grace and Mercy Temple, Sunday School supports the overarching vision of the church to
lead people of all ages to stay deeply connected to Christ—through Spirit-led teaching,
intentional discipleship, and a loving community rooted in grace and truth. We envision a
Sunday School where hearts are transformed, faith is strengthened, and every soul is equipped to
walk boldly with Jesus every day. use
The purpose of the Media Ministry is to support all auxiliaries that require the use of visual media, social media, or video equipment to effectively share the message of Jesus Christ.
Our goal is to reach the souls assigned to our ministry and leadership, especially those who do not live within the immediate vicinity of our physical building.
Through the use of visual technology, creative storytelling, and digital engagement, we aim to extend the reach of the Gospel, capture and preserve the move of God in every service and ensure that the ministry’s message of grace and mercy continues to impact lives both near and far.
Psalms 84:10 Better is one day in your courts than a thousand elsewhere; I would rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God than dwell in the tents of the wicked.
GMT usher ministry mission is to welcome, assist and serve those entering and worshipping in God’s Temple.
Our vision is to follow the leadership of Pastor T Brown. To work together towards the vision that God has given to our Pastor for the church. To be faithful in our position and duties required of Church Ushers. To have honor and integrity as officers of the church.
⦁ We will greet the guests and members with a pleasant smile, a warm welcome, and direct them to comfortable seats.
⦁ We will ensure that perfect order is always kept in and around the church during the service.
⦁ We will make sure that fans, bulletins, church literature, collection envelopes, and other items needed for an effective worship experience are distributed to the congregation.
⦁ We will always guard the doors to the Sanctuary during the service.
Psalms 84:10 Better is one day in your courts than a thousand elsewhere; I would rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God than dwell in the tents of the wicked.
GMT usher ministry mission is to welcome, assist and serve those entering and worshipping in God’s Temple.
Our vision is to follow the leadership of Pastor T Brown. To work together towards the vision that God has given to our Pastor for the church. To be faithful in our position and duties required of Church Ushers. To have honor and integrity as officers of the church.
Pastor Thomas L. Brown Sr. was born and raised in Belton, South Carolina. Introduced to the gospel at an early age, he committed his life to God as a young teenager. He has faithfully served in numerous ministry roles including choir president, Sunday school superintendent, praise and worship leader, and ministerial leader. In 1999, Pastor Brown was licensed as a minister in the Church of God in Christ and ordained as an Elder in 2002. He is the Founder and Senior Pastor of Grace and Mercy Temple Ministry, Inc., established in 2010.
Pastor Brown retired from the U.S. Army after over twenty years of service and currently works as a Technical Instructor at Fort Stewart, GA. He is married to Co-Pastor Wilma Brown, and they have four children and one granddaughter.
Co-Pastor Wilma D. Brown was born and raised in Columbus, MS. After accepting Christ in 1986 and being filled with the Holy Spirit, she devoted her life to ministry. She has served as youth choir director, Bible study teacher, Sunday school teacher, and Women’s Department leader in multiple locations, including Turkey, Washington, and Georgia.
Our mission is sharing the life of Jesus Christ so the youth can be saved and set free from the negative influences of this world and make it into heaven. It is our mission to teach the power, wisdom, and sanctification of the bible.
Our vision is leading the young people to stay connected to Christ so that they may stand firm and depend on the word of God and bring praise and glory to God.
Co-Pastor Wilma D. Brown was born and raised in Columbus, MS. She graduated from high school and received her Associate Degree in Business Administration.
September 1986, she heard the gospel preached and gave her life to the Lord and weeks later she was filled with the Holy Ghost. There in Mississippi she attended 15th Street COGIC where she was greatly taught the word of God and Holiness. In January 1991, she heard the Lord say unto her “I have anointed you to preach my Word.”
September 21, 1991, the Lord blessed her with a wonderful husband Pastor Thomas L. Brown Sr.
In December 1993, they were stationed in Izmir, Turkey where she served at the Izmir Military Chapel Gospel Service where she served as the youth Choir Director, Bible Study Teacher, and a Minister of the Gospel. In December 1995, they were stationed at Ft. Lewis WA, where she served at Lively Hope COGIC as an Aspiring Missionary, Bible Study Teacher, Sunday School Teacher, and YPWW President. In December 2000, they were stationed at Fort. Stewart, GA, she served at Full Gospel Tabernacle COGIC, and she received her Missionary License, there she was President of the YWCC and she taught Sunday school. In December 2005, she served at the Ft. Stewart Main Post Chapel Gospel Service where she was over the Women’s Department and Bible Study teacher. She also has received her Minister License at the Chapel. Co-Pastor Brown served at Main Post Chapel Gospel Service until 2010.
In December 2010, the Lord called them unto the vineyard in Walthourville GA. There the Lord birth Grace and Mercy Temple Ministry, Inc. where her husband Pastor Thomas L. Brown Sr. and she serve as Co- Pastor of Grace and Mercy Temple Ministry, Inc. and leads the Women Department. Under the leadership of her husband Pastor Thomas Brown Sr., she received her Elder’s License in October 2013. She is the mother of 4 children; Takeyta who is now gone home to be with the Lord, Thomas II, Precious, Zephaniah, and one granddaughter Suriyah Grace.
Elder Keisha M. Duren was born January 9 in Brooklyn, New York to Deacon Richard and the late Deaconess Tonie Holland. She graduated of Armstrong Atlantic State University with A Bachelor’s of Science in Respiratory Care Practitioner & Nursing. Working as an RN in a faith-based facility has allowed her to embrace her calling to serve and share her faith.
God gave Elder Duren a husband He create just for her, and she Married Eric June 22nd, 1990. They were blessed with two sons, Eric Jr. and DeAndre and 6 beautiful grandchildren who are her heartbeats Kyler, Kyree, Chloe, Summer, Kamdyn, and Kamari. Elder Duren has always believed her first ministry is to the Lord and her second is to her family.
Elder Duren accepted Jesus as her Lord and Savior in 1992 under the leadership of Elder Washington and shortly after baptized in the Holy Ghost with the evidence of speaking in tongue. From that day, she has always had a love and a passion for God and His Word. She accepted her call into ministry in 1995 and was licensed as a minister of the gospel in 2005. In November 2011 under the leadership of Pastor Thomas L. Brown at Grace and Mercy Temple Ministry, Elder Duren was Ordained as an Elder of the Gospel.
The Lord has anointed Elder Duren to serve in numerous positions in the ministry to include Youth and Adult Bible and Sunday School Teacher, Youth Ministry Leader, Teacher, Preacher and Administrative Assistant to Pastor Thomas Brown.
Elder Duren loves the Lord deeply and her heart’s desire is to always serve and please Him. In these last days her desire is to minister the word of God effectively through teaching, preaching, and most importantly through her lifestyle that souls would be drawn to Christ. She continues strives in the “Spirit of Excellent” in all she does especially in the work of the ministry.
Elder Betty Johnson is a dedicated and devoted Woman Of God. She loves the Lord God, with all her soul, strength and might. She also loves serving the people of God. She enjoys ministering and evangelizing and expounding on the Word of God. Her desire is to see souls saved, sanctified, set free, delivered, living a holy life as they worship and serve the Lord. She accepted her call to preach in July 2005 and has been running for the Lord ever since.
Elder Johnson is the wife of William Johnson. They are the proud parents of 5 children. Micheal, Timothy, Christopher, Tiffany and Tiana. They also have 12 grandchildren. Betty enjoys spending time with her family.
Elder Johnson presently serves at Grace and Mercy Temple, Inc, under the leadership of Pastor Thomas and Wilma Brown. She is a faithful servant. She is also the leader of the Usher Ministry and is a Sunday School Teacher. Elder Johnson also serves in the Ministry of Helps, she enjoys helping and assisting others in meeting various needs.
Elder Johnson attempts to live in a way that her daily life is a direct reflection of the God , whom she serves and loves. She will endeavor to do all that she has been purposed to do. Elder Johnson will continue to press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.
Minister Terrence A. Buskey was born on September 2, 1971 in Queens, NY. He is the eldest of three boys born to Pastor R.L. Buskey, and Co-Pastor Janice E. Buskey. Minister Buskey spent most of his childhood traveling as a military dependent, finally ending up in Junction City, KS,
graduating from Junction City High School. Minister Buskey has received a Master’s Degree in Business Administration (MBA), and Homeland Security, along with a B.S in Criminal Justice.
Minister Buskey also holds a certification as a Professional Project Manager (PMP) and Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (LSSBB) from Villanova University.
Minister Buskey was gradually introduced to the gospel throughout his early adult life, using
much of that time as a period of testimony in preparation to step into his purpose and future
ministry. The Master completed his groundwork in 2008 with him accepting the anointing that
followed him and committing his life to God. Since that time, he has fervently served many
capacities of ministry, which include, preacher, Deacon, Sunday school teacher (adult/youth),
finance secretary and Armor bearer.
In 2012 Minister Buskey was licensed and ordained as a
minister to preach the gospel at Calvary Apostolic Temple in Riceboro, GA. Currently, Minister
Buskey serves as the Sunday school Superintendent at Grace and Mercy Temple Ministry, Inc.
Minister Buskey is currently employed at Fort Stewart, GA as a global threat mitigation tactical
advisor for tactical urban operation. Minister Buskey retired from the U.S. Army after serving
over twenty-three years.
Minister Buskey is married to his high school sweetheart and soulmate Minister Ntasha Buskey,
both sharing over 35 years in this blessed union. The Buskey’s have four children,
Dominic, Eric, Nicolas, and Elisiana. They have also been blessed with nine grandchildren.
Minister Ntasha A. Buskey was born October 14, 1971 in Columbus, GA. She is the oldest of three children born to and raised by Elder Edward, and the late Prophetess Patricia Moore.
Minister Buskey spent the early part of her childhood in Columbus, GA., then traveling as a military dependent in her teen years. Minister Buskey graduated from High School in Junction City, KS and earned a B.S. Organizationl Leadership and an Associates in Business
Administration. Minister Buskey was guided and taught the principles of the gospel at an early age. She was heavily influenced by the Holy Spirit and began to apply the timeless truths of scripture to her
everyday life. At the age of nineteen, Minister Buskey surrendered her life to Christ and shortly
after receiving the gift of the Holy Ghost while stationed with her husband at Fort Campbell, KY.
Minister Buskey has used her gifts to uplift the Kingdom by enthusiastically serving in many
capacities, which include, Sunday school superintendent/teacher, financial committee member,
and vacation Bible school teacher. In 2012 Minister Buskey was licensed and ordained to preach
the gospel at Calvary Apostolic Temple in Riceboro, GA.
Minister Buskey was blessed to meet her future husband and soulmate Minister Terence Buskey
in high school, both now blessed to share over 33 years in union. The Buskey’s have
four children, Dominic, Eric, Nicolas, and Elisiana. They Minister have also been blessed with
nine grandchildren
Minister Buskey is employed with Coastal Georgia Community Action Authority as the Long
County, GA HeadStart center supervisor.
Minister Lisa Johnson was born in Santa Maria, California, although she was originally from the west coast, she lived most of her life in the Midwest. She lived in St. Louis, Missouri for twenty-four year where She met and married Byron Johnson in 1993. My husband was a soldier in the U.S. Army which afforded our family the opportunity to travel the world and experienced a multi-cultural life living in Europe and Asia just to name a few. Although she didn’t know it at the time, but God had been calling her for a long time, she accepted him as her Lord and Savior and was saved in Wurzburg Germany in 1999 and has been running ever since.
God called Lisa to minister and teach his word, although if she had it her way, singing would have been her calling, but God saw different. Under the teaching and leadership of Bishop Charles and Travantha Miller Hanau International Worship Center Church of God she served as the Youth Sunday School teacher, Praise Dancer leader and Armor Bearer from 2005-2009. He anointed her to dance like David, preach and teach his word, and it’s a calling she has embraced ever since. His direction has transitioned her to Hinesville, Georgia where she currently owns and operates Heaven Sent Salon. Moving forward in the things of God and ministry and continuing to grow. Transitioned to Live Oak Church of God under the leadership Pastor Aaron and Christie Cowart, she continued her serving as a Praise Dance Leader and Altar Worker for Prayer from 2009-2011.
The ground for the word had been toiled, and the seed was ready to be birth forth for ministry of preaching Gods word. Under the leadership of Bishop James and Apostle Cheryl Roberts New Beginnings Ministries INC 2012-2016 she served as a Minister, Women’s Ministry Teacher, Praise Dancer Leader, Armor Bearer, and Teen Bible Study teacher.
Currently serving under the dynamic Pastor Thomas and Co-Pastor Wilma Brown, at Grace & Mercy Temple Ministries INC., she serves as Co-Pastor’s Armor Bearer and oversees Clergy Month services.
When she’s not busy running a successful beauty salon, being a loving wife to her one and only husband Byron or being the mother of two (Byron Jr and Alexis), you can find her embracing her new found title of grandmother to Kier and our latest addition December 3,2015 Zavier Johnson.
Precious was born in Fort Lewis, Washington and raised in Fort Stewart/Midway, Georgia from the age of two. She is the third of four children. Precious is a Liberty County High graduate from the class of 2016. She is also a 2021 Georgia Southern University graduate and currently teaches at Lewis Frasier Middle School.
God saved Precious, sanctified her, and filled with the Holy Ghost at a young age. She currently serves faithfully under the leadership of her father, Pastor Thomas L. Brown and her mentor/mother, Co- Pastor Wilma Brown at Grace and Mercy Temple Ministry. She has a heart for ministry and the youth. She serves as the youth pastor and praise and worship leader. Her mission is to see young people saved and living a complete life for Christ. Her motto is “for God to be glorified, the saints be edified, and the devil be terrified.”
Thomas Lee Brown II, also known as Brother Bishop, is the founder and owner of Resolute Media Sound Solutions, a Georgia-based company specializing in audio engineering, livestream production, and technology repair. A skilled musician, worship leader, and gear expert, Thomas brings years of experience in front-of-house mixing, backline setup, and multimedia production for churches and events.
The second-born child and first son of Pastor Thomas L. Brown Sr. and Co-Pastor Wilma Brown, he continues the family legacy of ministry and excellence. Passionate about merging faith and technology, Thomas uses his gifts to connect people, creativity, and community through powerful sound and visual experiences.
Zephaniah Brown is a dedicated minister in training, actively serving since the beginning of Grace & Mercy Temple Ministry. At 22 years old, he holds a Bachelor’s degree in Religion from Liberty University and is currently pursuing a Master of Divinity from Grand Canyon University.
Zephaniah plays a vital role in the youth department, leading weekly and monthly events and contributing as a Vacation Bible School (VBS) teacher yearly.
In addition to his youth ministry, he is a key leader on the media team, overseeing both the church’s social media presence and the in-person worship media. Zephaniah also shares his musical talents as an occasional drummer, enriching the worship experience for the congregation.
Their Call:
In 2010, Pastor Thomas Brown heard the divine call to establish Grace and Mercy Temple Ministry, Inc. With unwavering faith, he and his wife, Co-Pastor Wilma Brown, said “Yes” to the will of God, stepping out in obedience and trusting His plan. Through prayer and supplication, the Lord placed the name Grace and Mercy Temple upon their hearts. What began as a step of faith has now grown into a thriving ministry rooted in our motto “Leading People to stay connected to Christ.”
Our Birth:
From February through November of 2010, Pastor and Co-Pastor Brown held Bible Study three Monday nights each month in their home. During this season of humble beginnings, Pastor Brown sought a permanent location for worship. After traveling many miles throughout Liberty County, he discovered an empty building on Airport Road that seemed to be the place God had prepared.
After expressing his desire to rent the building to the owner, Pastor Brown was met with an unexpected challenge: the zoning committee informed him that the property was in a commercial zone and could not be used for a church. Yet, through steadfast fasting and prayers of the saints, the zoning committee reversed its decision and changed the zoning from commercial allowing Pastor Brown to submit his request to the City Council of Walthouville.
In November 2010, the motion was carried, and the church found its first home at 2658A Airport Road. On December 5, 2010, God affirmed His charge to Pastor Brown as the first worship service was held. From that moment, souls were saved, and the ministry began to flourish under the anointing of the Holy Spirit.
As the ministry continued to grow, God’s faithfulness was revealed once again. In February 2012, Grace and Mercy Temple Ministry expanded to include a Fellowship Hall, allowing for greater worship, fellowship, and community impact.
Our Purpose:
Today, Pastor and Co-Pastor Brown continue to walk in the vision God placed before them—building a ministry founded on love, grace, and mercy, and dedicated to transforming lives through the power of God’s Word.
Our Future:
A Prophetic Word
A Prophetic Word from Bishop Timothy Griffin spoken to Pastor and Co-Pastor Brown June 20th,2019. The stated: The angel of the Lord has come to this house to bless your house. God is about to supernaturally pour on this family in an unprecedented way. The favor of God …. I’m telling you Gods favor is on your life (speaking to Co-Pastor Brown. Gods favor is on this man of Gods life. And God is about to supernaturally restore your ministry He’s getting ready to bless your ministry. I saw a great warfare great attack, but God told me to tell you that the great warfare is about to turn into a great blessing. The enemy tried to sabotage your ministry he tried to destroy what God was doing in your ministry. But God told me to tell you He’s getting ready to retaliate against the devil. He would have done better to have left you alone because now God is about to doubly bless you in presence of the very same devil that attacked you. While I’m
talking to you, I hear nails banging and I smell sheet rock. God told me to tell you that the renovation and the expansion project. God said get ready because at the proper time and season. I hear the sound of the pouring of cement you are going to lay a foundation and you’re going to build Him a house from ground. God said be not weary in your well doing. You’re about to walk into a season of reaping a harvest like never before God said do not forget the promise made to you when you sacrificed and made the decision to tell me yes. God says because you told me yes now, I’m saying yes to everything I told you. What has been hindered and delayed. While I’m talking to you know I hear pens writing on paper, I’m looking at a table in a bank and an officer…. God told me to tell you the contract is approved the signatures are released and the money will be released for every project that He has assigned for your hands to complete for the church and your house.
God’s Vision
We take the charge of the Lord seriously and we forever holdfast to this truth, that the people belong to God. Grace and Mercy Temple Ministries is the vision. The Lord has set His approval on the ministry, and the blessings have overtaken us in such a short period of time. The awesome move of God has caused Pastor Thomas Brown and Co-Pastor Wilma Brown to see God handy work in the earth and declare His Glory. As we look to God to lead us in a plain path so we might not error or fail God, but we celebrate Jesus Christ. We stand on the scripture that says: “That your Faith should not stand in the wisdom of men, but in the Power of God”. 1 Corinthians 2:5.
GMT Mission Statement
Our mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ so souls can be saved and set free from the power of darkness and be translated into the kingdom of God. Our mission includes ministering effective biblical principles of holiness, sanctification, and holy living to the total person.
GMT Vision
Our vision is leading people to stay connected to Christ so that we may see believers stand firm and depend on the word of God and bring praise and glory to God. We as a body of believers shall continue to encourage one another to fulfill His will and purpose in each believer’s life.
GMT Motto
Leading People to Stay Connected to Christ
GMT Scripture
That your faith should not stand in the wisdom of men, but in the power of God.
1 Corinthians 2:5
Theme Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:21- 22
21 After consulting the people, Jehoshaphat appointed men to sing to the Lord and to
praise him for the splendor of his holiness as they went out at the head of the army,
saying: “Give thanks to the Lord, for his love endures forever.”
22 As they began to sing and praise, the Lord set ambushes against the men of Ammon
and Moab and Mount Seir who were invading Judah, and they were defeated. 23 The
Ammonites and Moabites rose up against the men from Mount Seir to destroy and
annihilate them. After they finished slaughtering the men from Seir, they helped to
destroy one another.
Vision/Mission
Our mission in the Grace and Mercy praise and worship team is go into battle
first and set the atmosphere. Chains can be broken, and deliverance can happen through
praise and worship, and that is our mission. Our primary purpose is to give God the
glory, honor and praise that He deserves.
Spiritually, we desire to:
● Break up the fallow ground.
● Draw people to Jesus.
● Express a true heart of worship.
● Express God’s heart toward people.
● Keep Christ at the center of everything.
● Keep our foundation in the Word of God
Our theme for 2025: “Reaping the Harvest”
Then saith he unto his disciples, the harvest truly is plenteous, but the laborers are few; Pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he will send forth labourers into his harvest.
Matthew 9:37-38.
A place where God’s grace meets everyday life.
Serving the community with faith, love, and mercy.