This is an exciting season for our church! In addition to celebrating our Savior's birth all month, we have wonderful news from the Pastor Search Committee. This weekend you will have an opportunity to meet Pierce Eaton & his family. We believe he is the visionary and inspirational leader God has prepared for the next season of First Baptist Church Texas City.
Pierce has been serving in ministry in the San Antonio area for the past 9 years as Associate Pastor and Minister of Worship & Arts. He holds a Master of Divinity & Master of Theological Studies and expects to complete his Doctorate of Educational Ministry in Christian Leadership from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in May 2023. He has been married for 7 years to Karen, who he describes as an incredible Godly partner and helpmate. Professionally, Karen is a licensed school psychologist. She currently spends full-time caring for their 2 daughters, Lyla (age 3) and Flora (5 months).
Pierce comes from a family of pastors and states his goal in ministry is to foster a culture within the church that is Christ-focused and discipleship-driven. He aspires for the church to show love to the surrounding community through service. His spiritual gifts are leadership, teaching, faith, discernment, shepherding, and evangelism.
The Eaton family will be here Thursday evening through Sunday. During that time they will be meeting with staff and deacons and touring the surrounding area and communities. Saturday night (Dec. 3) at 6:00 p.m. in the worship center, the entire church is invited for a time to meet and greet the Eatons and ask questions. Childcare for ages 4 and under will be available. Sunday Pierce will be preaching and we’ll vote on him becoming our next pastor immediately after the service.
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