First Baptist
Church of Glendale
Special Announcement
On Sunday, September 28; our active church members voted to extend a call to Rev. Dr. Arturo Pierre Lewis to become our Senior Pastor. The secret ballot vote totaled 25 YES and 1 NO.
Pastor Lewis has accepted the call.
Thanks to our Co-Chairs of the Search Committee Janet Heard and Kathy Spencer.
He is currently preparing to move from New Jersey to Glendale to begin his pastoral ministry with us. His official start date will be January 1, 2026.
Rev. Andy Quient will continue as our Interim Pastor until Pastor Lewis arrives.
We are blessed as a congregation to begin this new chapter in our history and ministry.
This Week’s Sermon
Sunday, November 9th 11am
Rev. Dr. Tahlib McMicheaux
“Broken Before the Breakthrough”
Job 1:13-21
From Joseph in the pit to David in the cave, and ultimately to Christ on the cross, we see that breaking comes before blessing, and struggle comes before strength. The breaking is not the end — it is the beginning of transformation.
A Look Back at The Year of Our Lord 2024 here at First Baptist Church of Glendale
Thank you to all our members, guests, council, and staff who made this past year an extraordinary time full of fellowship, discipleship, and love.
Please enjoy some of the highlights from our past events below:
Avent 3 featuring the Adam Gilberti Percussion Ensemble as well as a string and wind ensemble and chorus featuring members of the Game Music Ensemble at UCLA
Advent 1 featuring the Los Angeles Recorder Orchestra
Easter Worship Service
LA Camerata early music concert
Academy of Scoring arts presents an in depth look at the music of Kris Bowers
Advent 2 featuring members of the Los Angeles Brass Alliance
Vacation Bible School
Cinbellera opera program with early music ensemble performs Puccini’s Julius Ceasar
The Phillips Graduate Institute of Campbellsville University held their Master’s ceremony in our sanctuary