 Briscoe is credited with transforming Elmbrook from a church of 300 members to one of the largest churches in America.Briscoe born in Millom, Cumbria, England, and had a career in banking followed by an international ministry under the auspices of "Capernwray Missionary Fellowship of Torchbearers", before being called as senior pastor to Elmbrook in 1970.During his pastorate, Elmbrook grew enough to plant a number of "daughter" churches in the Greater Milwaukee area, while Briscoe also continued his international teaching ministry.