Pastoral Letter

Rev. Dean Dixon • Lead Pastor
July 19, 2026

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To the wonderful saints, friends, and families of Faith Temple Church of God in Christ.

It is with a deeply grateful heart that I write to you today. I am continually humbled and blessed to serve as your pastor and to walk alongside such a faithful, loving, and committed congregation. Truly, you are one of the greatest congregations ever, and I do not say that lightly. Your prayers, your support, your generosity, and your unwavering love for God and His people have been a constant source of encouragement to me and to this ministry.

As your pastor, I am reminded often of the goodness of God in placing me in this sacred assignment. To shepherd this house, to preach the Word, to pray with you, to celebrate your victories, and to stand with you in seasons of challenge is one of the greatest honors of my life. I do not take this responsibility for granted. Every day, I thank God for the privilege of serving such an extraordinary body of believers.

Faith Temple is more than a church — it is a family, a place of worship, a place of healing, a place of growth, and a place where God is truly at work. I am humbled by the faithfulness of this congregation and inspired by your commitment to the mission of Christ. Together, we have seen God move in powerful ways, and I believe even greater things are still ahead.

Thank you for allowing me to serve you, pray for you, and lead you. I am honored beyond words to be your pastor, and I remain committed to loving you, teaching you, and seeking God’s best for this great church.

With sincere love and gratitude,
Pastor Dean Dixon
Faith Temple Church of God in Christ

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Pastoral Letter
To the wonderful saints, friends, and families of Faith Temple Church of God in Christ. It is with a deeply grateful heart that I write to you today. I am continually humbled and blessed to serve as your pastor and to walk alongside such a faithful, loving, and committed congregation. Truly, you are one of the greatest congregations ever, and I do not say that lightly. Your prayers, your support, your generosity, and your unwavering love for God and His people have been a constant source of encouragement to me and to this ministry. As your pastor, I am reminded often of the goodness of God in placing me in this sacred assignment. To shepherd this house, to preach the Word, to pray with you, to celebrate your victories, and to stand with you in seasons of challenge is one of the greatest honors of my life. I do not take this responsibility for granted. Every day, I thank God for the privilege of serving such an extraordinary body of believers. Faith Temple is more than a church — it is a family, a place of worship, a place of healing, a place of growth, and a place where God is truly at work. I am humbled by the faithfulness of this congregation and inspired by your commitment to the mission of Christ. Together, we have seen God move in powerful ways, and I believe even greater things are still ahead. Thank you for allowing me to serve you, pray for you, and lead you. I am honored beyond words to be your pastor, and I remain committed to loving you, teaching you, and seeking God’s best for this great church. With sincere love and gratitude, Pastor Dean Dixon Faith Temple Church of God in Christ