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Evangelist Brenda Millsaps
Brenda Joyce Millsaps was born February 4, 1948. She was the daughter of the Late, Pastor Joe Quillian Millsaps and Mary Lee Jackson Millsaps. She was one of 8 children. She is very well known as a Gospel singer, songwriter, pastor, humanitarian, and community liason.

Early Life
She graduated from Howard High School in Chattanooga, TN in 1966 and went in to the U.S. Job Corp Program. She was placed in Moses Lake near Spokane, Washington where she started a group called; " The Holy Seven " While in Moses Lake, She was              recognized by the Washington Governing staff as one of the most talented people in the State and had the chance to perform for the      National State Conference in Spokane, 1969. After about 2 years, she returned to Chattanooga to further her ministry.She became the minister of music for her father’s church. In the early 1970, She was approached by a Record producer. He had her to come and sing for him in an audition. He told her that she could become very famous if she would just sing R&B music. She and her mother talked and she told him, "Man, I can't do that! I have to sing Gospel music." He told her, he was sorry but he couldn't deal with that type of music. After that, she continued to sing in and around the city of Chattanooga. In 1972, She formed a group called; " The Symbols of Faith". Doing 1973, She and the Symbols of Faith recorded, on a vinyl 45, “Somebody Need A Blessing”, which gave them national attention. It was played all over the United States and loved by many, it paved the way for great opportunities. The Symbols sang all over the Southern U.S. for over 20 years, along with Gospel greats such as: The Christianaires, The Mighty Clouds of Joy, the Late Rev. James Cleveland, Dorothy Norwood, The Williams Brothers, and many more.

Music, Ministry and Community Outreach
In 1986, while her singing career was thriving, God saw fit to call her into the ministry of preaching His word. She preached her initial sermon in October of 1986 at the Philadelphia Missionary Baptist Church where her father was pastor. In 1987, She was ordained by a panel of ministers and the church body. Later the same year, She began the Reviving Faith Outreach Ministry, which consisted of a Radio Broadcast, Food Pantry for the needy, and other programs to help low income families. Evangelist Millsaps, then became the resident president of the Wheeler Homes housing development. During her tenure there, She with the help of a government grant, helped the residents stock the resident meeting building and surrounding buildings with televisions, a life skill center, food pantry, computer labs, take-out restaurant, a Hair Salon (Ms. Brenda’s Hair Salon) and a laundry mat. In 2001, when Evangelist Millsaps was thinking about her health and thinking that she was unable to continue as the resident president of EWH association, She resigned and left the EWH Resident association.

In 2002, She left the Philadelphia M. B. Church to take time to listen to God and hear what He wanted her to do next. During 2002 and early 2006, she was the minister of music for the Hawkinsville Baptist Church and Saint Mary Baptist Church. (Both in Chattanooga, TN) God saw fit to call her to the New Philadelphia Missionary Baptist Church Worship Center as the Minister of Music and Associate Minister. In 2007, She was called to become the Co-Pastor of the church. God in His sovereign wisdom, allowed the pastor of the church to leave in 2010. With him going to start another ministry, the church board and membership recommended Evang. Millsaps to become the interim pastor.

Pastoral Appointment
On September 26th 2010, Evangelist Brenda Millsaps was installed as pastor of New Philadelphia M. B. Church Worship Center. Since then, God has been blessing, adding, and anointing the services even more than before. God has provided New Philadelphia with sound doctrine, committed and loving leadership, and an anointing like they have never felt before.

New Philadelphia M. B. Church Worship Center was very proud to have such a pastor. Pastor Evangelist Brenda Millsaps as the under-shepherd has implemented many programs for outreach as well as access for counseling is available. She believes in having a one on one personal, spiritual, and pastoral relationship with her members. She has been a driving force for bible study and biblical truths in understanding the word of God through the guidance of the Holy Spirit. Pastor Millsaps does not mind speaking her mind but is very quick to not offend fellow parishioners.

Worship and Ministry Network
In 2012, Brenda was named the executive market manager for the Worship and Ministry Network. Her daughter, Felicia Millsaps started this ministry for indie artists to become known in and around the U.S. and the world. Brenda was the M.C. for the first annual Zeta Gospel Music Awards, held in Chattanooga, TN where groups and soloist participated and won several awards. Pastor Brenda on that night, October 27, 2012, took home the WMN ZETA Trailblazers Award.

Plans for 2013, includes Pastor Millsaps as a DJ on the Worship and Ministry Network Indie Streaming Radio Station, also she is calling all artists for the 2013 WMN ZETA Gospel Music Awards and getting ready for another Praise-A-Thon at the event. One of her favorite scriptures is : "His lord said unto him, Well done, good and faithful servant; thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord." Matthew 25:23

Discography
1973 - Sombody Needs A Blessing - The Symbols of Faith

1976 - We're For Real - The Symbols of Faith

1983 - People Don't Do - The Symbols of Faith

1986 - Power - The Symbols of Faith

1988 - Praising God Together - Evangelist Brenda Millsaps & Daughter Felicia

1998 - Oh, What a Miracle - Evangelist Brenda Millsaps & Daughter Felicia

2005 - A Gospel Christmas - Evangelist Brenda Millsaps & Daughter Felicia Millsaps

2008 - Power From On High - Evangelist Brenda Millsaps & Daughter Felicia Millsaps

2010 - Spoken Word: The Secret of Success - Pastor, Evangelist Brenda Millsaps

2012 - Spoken Word: Restoration on the Mountaintop - Pastor, Evangelist Brenda Millsaps