FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF TEXAS CITY WELCOMES NEW SENIOR PASTOR TCISD ITC CAREER FAIR

On January 26, Texas City ISD Industrial Trades Center held its annual career fair for its senior class. Businesses from within the industry were able to meet with students who are currently learning pipefitting, welding, I&E, building construction and Maritime.

Lauren Kaiser, Director of Operations and Marielle Mascorro, Director of Communications, of the TCLM Chamber had a booth set up to talk to students about the Young Professionals Network and how to use chamber resources to find jobs and get connected with those in the community.

First Baptist Church Texas City would like to introduce its new Senior Pastor, Pierce Eaton, his wife, Karen, and their two daughters, Lyla and Flora. The church is very excited that he is joining the staff. His first Sunday service was Jan. 15.

Previously, Eaton served in ministry as a pastor in the San Antonio area. He considers himself a jack-of-all-trades in ministry and has served as a college minister, worship leader, youth pastor and associate pastor.

Eaton holds a Master of Arts in Theology, a Master of Divinity and is currently completing a Doctor of Educational Ministry through Southwestern Baptist Seminary. His doctoral emphasis is in leadership and discipleship. He is passionate about creating healthy leadership structures within the church that make disciples and develop believers to be Christ-centered leaders.

Eaton enjoys spending time with his wife and daughters, watching sports (go Cowboys!), eating good food and spending time outdoors. He has a passion for learning and teaching. If you are around him long, he will teach you about something new he is learning.

Eaton married Karen on Easter Sunday in 2015. They spent their first year of marriage working together as campus missionaries through the Baptist Student Ministry at Texas State University. Professionally, Karen is a School Psychologist and loves being an advocate for children. Karen enjoys time with her family, a good historical-fiction book and sunny days at the beach.

Learn more about First Baptist church at www.fbctc.com/home.