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OUR STAFF

STEPHEN FOSS

SENIOR PASTOR

480-895-1088

steve.foss@fbcsl.org

Steve Foss is a graduate of Winthrop University. He earned a Master of Church Music degree from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Fort Worth, TX, with additional divinity studies at Phoenix Seminary in AZ. He has pastored churches in NM, AZ, and VA, and served as interim pastor in a number of churches.

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He has published several books -Freedom's Foundation, 5 Understandable Words on Christmas, Discovering Psalm 119,  and  I'm a Country Gopher (a children's book).

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He is married to Sandra, and they have 2 grown daughters and 2 grandchildren.

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GEORGE SHUTTLEWORTH

ASSOCIATE PASTOR FOR MUSIC

70 Years of Ministry... a legacy      of servant leadership

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George Shuttleworth, Associate Pastor for Music, has announced his retirement from ministry on September 1, 2023, after spending 70 years in ministry.

 

His longest tenure has been leading the worship arts ministries at FBCSL for thirty years!

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First Baptist Church, Sun Lakes will celebrate Pastor George's ministry legacy in a celebration of worship on October 8, 2023 at 10 AM.

 

The public is invited to attend, especially those who have attended in the past under Pastor George's leadership. 

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DIANE VANDERPOOL

ADMINISTRATIVE ASST.

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 Diane was an elementary educator for 31 years teaching in New Mexico, Indonesia, and Malaysia.

 

She enjoys Women’s Bible Study, making quilts, swimming, and has a special place in her heart for beagles.

 

Diane came on staff at FBCSL in 2016 and enjoys her ministry in the church office.

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