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ELDER LED CONGREGATIONALISM

What is Elder Led Congregationalism? The New Testament is clear that the Church has one Chief Shepherd (Pastor) and that is Jesus Christ. Further, each local church is to submit to her Elders (Pastors) while each member is still responsible for the wellbeing of the church. This means that the Elders are to care for the Spiritual well being of the church while the Deacons assist the Elders with the physical needs of the church, and each Church Member is to carry out the work of the ministry.  

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Head & Chief Shepherd

Jesus is the head of the Church and the Chief Shepherd (Pastor). Under his authority will the church grow and be led. 

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Lead Elder/Pastor

John Carter

Serving as the Lead Elder, it is Pastor John's responsibility to Oversee the spiritual health of FBC Fortuna. His responsibility also includes overseeing the preaching and teaching, as well as the vision of FBC Fortuna. You can learn more about Pastor John by going to musicatheologica.com. 

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Deacon of

Finances & Benevolence

Vince Braigia

To allow the Elders to remain focused on the ministry of the word and prayer, Vince serves (deacons) by helping to manage the finances of  FBC Fortuna.

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Deacon of

Evangelism & Benevolence
Gabe Cruz

To allow the Elder's to remain focused on the ministry of the word and prayer, Gabe serves by helping to lead out opportunities for evangelism, the greeters, and benevolence requests. If you would like to assist in serving, please contact Gabe.

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Children's Ministry Director

Lexi Bragia

To allow the Elder's to remain focused on the ministry of the word and prayer, Lexi assists with the needs of the Children's Ministry. From teaching to administrative needs, Lexi's greatest concern is for the eternal and earthy safety of  the children.

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FBC Church Member

Every church member is responsible for the health and future of our church. This means no church member can sit back and 'let the professionals' do their job. The Elder's equip the saints for the work of the ministry. Consider this, every book in the New Testament is written to churches, not just Elders. 

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Elder/Pastor

Jon Szabo

Serving as an Elder, it is Pastor Jon's responsibility to Oversee the spiritual health of FBC Fortuna. He is responsible for teaching and overseeing pastoral care of the church. 

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Deacon of

Worship Services & Communications

Ben De Leon

To allow the Elder's to remain focused on the ministry of the word and prayer, the worship services deacon serves by helping to manage the administrative needs of the Sunday Morning Worship Services. If you would like to help serve in this area, please contact the worship services deacon.

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Deacon of

Facilities
Luke Piehl

To allow the Elder's to remain focused on the ministry of the word and prayer, Luke serves by helping to manage the facilities. If you would like to assist in caring for the building (cleaning, upkeep, repairs, gardening), please contact Luke.

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