50 for 50 | Elbert McGowan

50 for 50 | Elbert McGowan |  Former Campus Minister, Current Senior Pastor

Join us as we reflect on God’s faithfulness to RUF over the past 50 years and look forward to the next 50 with our “50 Voices for 50 Years” series. 


While attending Reformed Theological Seminary in Jackson, Rev. Elbert McGowan Jr. founded RUF’s first ministry at an HBCU (Historically Black College and University) at Jackson State University. He now serves as Senior Pastor at Redeemer Church and continues to serve the Jackson, MS community as he has done throughout his life. Join Rev. Elbert McGowan Jr. as he reflects on his hopes for RUF and shares how he has continued to witness the Lord’s work in the lives of college students years after their time with RUF.