Bishop John W. Briscoe and family were led to St. Matthews Free Gospel Church in 1981, where they were baptized in Jesus Name and filled with the precious gift of the Holy Ghost.

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After many dedicated years in ministry, Bishop Briscoe was ordained to the position of Elder. Having a calling to preach, teach and restore Bishop Briscoe and the late First Lady Mary Ann Briscoe (who forever will be in our hearts) founded Restoration Free Gospel Church in October 2005.