1. Biblical Truth
2. Prayer
3. Worship
4. Fellowship
5. Evangelism
The Biblical basis of our ministry can be found in the following scriptures:
1. 2 Corinthians 5:17-20
2. Matthew 22: 36-40
Miller Evangelical Christian Union Church, originally known as Brooklyn Christian Union Church, was founded in March 1969 by Reverend Austin Miller and his wife, Reverend Pearline Miller, after emigrating from Barbados. Like many Caribbean and West Indian Christians, the Millers desired to create a church experience similar to what they knew in the islands—one rooted in strong community, evangelism, and spiritual growth through the Word of God.
The church began humbly, with members gathering in the basement of an apartment building on Macon Street in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn. As Caribbean families continued to settle in New York City, the congregation steadily grew. In the spring of 1972, through the dedication and sacrifice of its members, the church purchased its first property and relocated to 257 Rogers Avenue in the Crown Heights section of Brooklyn.
After the retirement of Reverend Austin and Reverend Pearline Miller in 1987, leadership transitioned to Reverend George Bayley, followed by Reverend Bowles Taitt in August 1989. In September 1995, the church was renamed Miller Evangelical Christian Union Church of the Churches of Christ in Christian Union, in honor of its founding pastors and to reflect its continued commitment to evangelism.
Reverend Austin Miller passed away in March 1996, followed by Reverend Pearline Miller in March 2006. Their legacy of faith, leadership, and service continues to shape Miller Evangelical's mission today.