Interim minister of music named. Charlie Fuller, an experienced choral conductor, university administrator, church musician and pastor, will serve as Wilshire’s interim minister of music after the April 30 retirement of Associate Pastor Doug Haney. Charlie will begin...
Faith in 3D returns to live theatre with classic drama. A cast of Wilshire actors ranging in age from 11 to 83 will present this year’s Faith in 3D production, a staged reading of scenes from Arthur Miller’s classic drama The Crucible, on Friday, March 24, and...
Music minister search planned. In January, Associate Pastor Doug Haney announced his plans to retire from full-time ministry and leave Wilshire at the end of April. The Personnel Committee has been working to determine a path forward and offers the following...
Garner marks 20 years as Wilshire’s parish nurse. Linda Garner celebrated her 20-year anniversary as Wilshire’s parish nurse this month. In this volunteer role, she coordinates health and wellness ministries and serves as a resource to members and staff. “The whole...
Associate Pastor Doug Haney will retire from full-time ministry this spring after nearly 19 years on Wilshire’s staff.
Refugee support transforms lives. When refugees move to a new country, the burdens of a traumatic past and an uncertain future can weigh heavy on an entire family. For the Noor family, a generous gift from Wilshire Baptist Church is helping them ease those...
Debby Burton celebrates 25 years as Wilshire staffer. On Nov. 17, Ministry Assistant Debby Burton became the latest Wilshire staffer to celebrate 25 years on the job. For most of her tenure — all but the first year — Debby has served in the senior pastor’s office,...
Missions Plus funds granted. In January, the Finance Committee allocated $100,000 of surplus giving from 2021 to Wilshire’s Missions Plus Fund, allowing us to provide funds to organizations apart from those supported through the Unified Budget. The Missions and...
George named senior pastor emeritus; sermon book planned. George Mason was named senior pastor emeritus during worship last Sunday, Aug. 28, his final Sunday before retiring as senior pastor. Deacon chair Debbie Meripolski made the announcement, reading from a...
Jessica Capps to retire. Minister to Senior Adults Jessica Capps is retiring from Wilshire’s staff after 22 years of service. She will be recognized during worship on her last official day, Sunday, Sept. 18, and a reception will be held after worship in James Gallery....