During a joint meeting of the Upper Columbia Conference nominating committee and executive committee held May 28, 2025, Eric Brown was appointed UCC vice president for administration.
Brown has served in three different conferences as a local church pastor for more than 25 years. Most recently, he served for five years as UCC ministerial director, evangelism coordinator and director for men’s and family life ministries.
“[Brown] has extensive knowledge of and a deep understanding of the culture of our conference, which I believe will be invaluable as we continue to navigate the issues facing us and remain committed to our mission,” said David Jamieson, UCC president. “His years of pastoral ministry, along with five years of working here in the office, will help lead our conference forward as we Serve One More together.”
Brown’s passion is to encourage and equip others to know Jesus, follow Him and serve others. He has led multiple churches through recovery from catastrophic conflict into revitalization using biblical principles of church health.
“I made a commitment when I entered the ministry that I would follow wherever I felt that God was leading me,” said Brown. “God has consistently surprised me throughout my ministry by placing me in roles that utilized my gifts and passions in ways I was not expecting.”
Brown is a graduate of Walla Walla University with a bachelor's degree in theology. He earned his Master of Divinity degree from Andrews University in 1998 and is certified in several areas of ministry, including men’s ministries leadership training.
He is happily married to his wife Robin, an amazing teacher, and has two incredible adult children, Aaron and Alyssa.
Brown fills the vacancy following Rodney Mills’ departure after his appointment as Alaska Conference president earlier this year. Also, during its May 28 meeting, executive committee voted an enabling action to begin the search for a new ministerial director for the conference. Please keep these matters in prayer.
