Archbishop
Owen McGregor
Archbishop Owen McGregor is the senior Pastor of Mount Calvary Pentecostal Church. Having been brought up in the ministry, his distinct passion for the Word of God and pastoral attitude set him apart for pastoral work from an early age. He stared preaching and doing Evangelism work since 1975 and was ordained pastor in 1978. In 1985 he was elected as the Moderator and Senior Pastor of the, then, National Pentecostal Church after the passing of his father, the Apostle and Evangelist George McGregor.
Mount Calvary Pentecostal Church is home to about 7000 members. The church has twenty five branches, with the main branch in the heart of the communities of Berea, Yeoville and Hillbrow.
In this cosmopolitan area of Johannesburg, many have seen the decay of morality and the fear of God dissipate but there is light of hope that it is kept alive by the song and praise that emanates from the MCPC Big Tent Tabernacle, affectionately known as the “Light House”. Hand in hand with his wife Apostle Maggie McGregor, Archbishop McGregor is a shepherd amongst the people, a leader in the society and he has endeared himself to the people of this community by serving regardless of the numerous social challenges. Through various outreach programs the church reaches out to the community and in a small way feed the hungry and clothe the poor.
In his illustrious ministry that spans 50 years, the passion for the lost souls has led Archbishop Owen to minister in many parts of the Sub-Saharan Africa, Asia, Europe and the USA. The Archbishop and Mount Calvary Pentecostal church believe in ministering the gospel of Jesus Christ to the lost souls, deliverance to the perishing, the administration of the Holy Spirit with signs and wonders. He has mentored a lot of pastors, to the extent that he has been called a “Pastor of Pastors” and the church, MCPC - “a training Centre”. Indeed, this is signified in the Bible School that operates under the guidance of the leadership of the Church. In all his travels over the years, it is always rewarding to hear the testimonies of those who have been affected by the ministry of the Word and demonstration of the power of God through miracles, signs, and wonders.
Archbishop McGregor believes that there is no task too hard for him. In his assertion, if the Lord Jesus has put a task in his heart, He will provide the means to get it done. Many of the crusades he has held in the South Africa and the Continent of Africa, have been held under very difficult conditions. It is his spoken and personal testimony that no hardships, shortage of funds, the scorching African sun or restrictions imposed by the authorities of the day have succeeded in deterring him from ministering the Word of Salvation and Hope. The Apartheid government of South Africa could not stop him from preaching in the black townships in the seventies and eighties. In fact, the Archbishop is fond of his first encounter with teargas in June 16, 1976 during a crusade that had been held in Soweto that day. Whenever he travels down memory lane, and he encounters that burning sensation of teargas in his eyes, he becomes teary and not because of the painfulness of the experience but that the Lord has allowed him the grace to do such a fulfilling work in his lifetime.
Family man:
Archbishop Owen got married to his beautiful wife, Apostle Maggie, on October 15, 1977. The Lord has blessed them with a family of two daughters and a son. All three of his children are actively involved in ministry. They also have four grand children.
Ministry:
On Sunday, March 27, 2005 Owen Mcgregor was consecrated into the office of Bishop by Bishop N. D. Swarts of Christian Assemblies of South Africa.
At this same occasion Bishop Owen was honoured by the University of Pretoria for his commitment and dedication towards the building of a God-fearing Society, he was duly conferred with an honorary Doctorate.
On October 10th, 2013 Bishop Owen McGregor received Apostolic Succession through Bishop Tony Palmer.
On 31st march 2018 Bishop Owen Farrell McGregor was Elevated to the position of Archbishop. The presiding archbishop was Russel McClanahan of the Evangelical Episcopal Communion in conjunction with All Africa Bishop Council.
Archbishop Owen Mcgregor is the President of Apostolic Network of Ministers. He is also one of the founding members of All Africa Bishops Council. On January 26, 2021 Archbishop McGregor ascended into the position of President of All Africa Bishops Council.
May Almighty God give more grace to His servant.