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Escalon First Baptist Church Welcomes New Pastor
Dale and Tara Pederson
Pastor Dale and Tara (McDonnell) Pederson are pleased to be part of the community and look forward to serving the congregation at the Escalon First Baptist Church.
Escalon Frist Baptist Church has announced the call to Dr. Dale Pederson, with his wife, Tara McDonnell, to serve as the congregation’s pastor. Bringing 40 years of experience as a church planter, pastor, and University administrator and professor, “Pastor Dale” – as he prefers to be addressed – has served in pastoral ministry in the greater Modesto area since 2001. Previously he has served in ministry in the Midwest and Pacific Northwest.