A native Texan who was born in Houston and grew up in Corpus Christi, First Presbyterian Church, LaGrange is the fifth church Gordon has served as a pastor. He is a graduate of the University of Texas at Austin (who also attended the University of Oklahoma as well!) in 1985 with a degree in philosophy. He also attended Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary where he earned an Masters of Divinity as well in 1989. He previously served four churches in Pasadena, Tx, Lafayette, La., Giddings, Tx., and in the DFW area from the late 1980s until 2004.
Gordon has also been working in the mental health field for 21 years (from 2004 until 2025) helping those who live with mental illness find their place in the workplace. He has been the initial Executive Director for two ICCD clubhouses (a psychosocial rehabilitation/peer support program that has been around since the 1940’s) as well as serving on the faculty of the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Texas Health Science Center – San Antonio helping to direct the Money Follows the Person (MFP) pilot program. He also founded a company dedicated to helping those disabled with mental illness and/or substance use move from disability to an independent, thriving life. During this time, he also worked part time for a number of churches in the area of pastoral and ministry development as well as preaching and teaching.
Gordon begin as pastor of First Presbyterian Church, LaGrange in July of 2025. He brings a wealth of knowledge and desire to make our church the best witness to Jesus Christ it can possibly be!
He has been married to his childhood sweetheart for over 40 years as they have 3 children and 6 grandchildren, all of whom he spends as much time as possible with them. He was a collegiate golfer who enjoys his sports. He is passionate about his OU Sooners, Dallas Cowboys, San Antonio Spurs, and Houston Astros! Gordon is also hearing disabled as he lost his hearing at the age of nine months old causing him to be deaf in his right ear and 95% deaf in his left.
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Brenda Baldaras
Hello Everyone! I'm Brenda, owner and operator of a small cleaning company in Bastrop, TX. I'm pleased to introduce myself. My husband Jose and I are blessed with two incredible children, Joselyn and Jiovanni. When I'm not working, I cherish making memories with my family. If I'm not outdoors swimming or exploring, you'll find me in the kitchen cooking or baking. I enjoy cooking and baking for others. I believe it's essential to surround yourself with positive energy, manifestation, faith, and love. I dislike dishonesty and negativity. I pride myself on being family-oriented, putting God first, and living in the moment. If you see me around, please feel free to say hello!
