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First Baptist Church of Pasadena

Letter from the Deacons | 2025.11.21

I genuinely hope you are doing well. I know it's been a tough few weeks and it still feels like there is a lot more work to be done. The last few days have been a flood of emails, texts, conversations, encouragement and frustration. Thank you for remaining in conversation with us. We wanted to send a note about a few upcoming items.

  • The Board is working with Sally and Leslie on an exit interview process that will work well for them. We can let you all know when that's been done.

  • John Jay mentioned the need for staff support, including a “Lay Support Team” for each staff member. We think it is a great idea. They are doing a ton of work and going through a lot - we want to make sure they are taken care of during this difficult time. 

  • Gratitude Night is coming up this Sunday. The congregation will vote on new Foundation trustees, new Deacon Board members, and the budget. We'll also break bread together. I'm looking forward to it. There have been some questions about the Deacon nomination process. I can explain a bit more about that process on Sunday night for anyone who is curious. 

  • We realize that you may not know our Deacon nominees - Dave Powell and Matt Christopher. You can find brief bios and updated information at this LINK.

  • Every year the Board does an annual review with John Jay. We collect comprehensive feedback from staff as part of the review process. Please note that Lindsay, Leslie and Sally all provided feedback before their departures. John Jay's review is scheduled for early December. 

  • We have one more Board meeting this year and we'll also have our annual Board Christmas Party. 

  • At the end of the year, Jason and Brian will step off the Board and the two new Board members will join. The two new Board members will sit down with the Moderator and Vice Moderator for a training on our Board procedures and what items we've been working on for the last few months.

⠀If you need to contact the Board, you can always reach out to an individual Board member or you can email Board@FBCPasadena.com (this general board email goes to all seven Board members plus the Lead Pastor who is on the Board ex officio). 

Jason Ellis & the Board of Deacons

626.290.8550