Daniel Gloster Baxter is coming to the PRCC after serving as a lead pastor all over California

PASO ROBLES — The Paso Robles Community Church (PRCC) is welcoming a new pastor and his family. Daniel Gloster Baxter is coming to the PRCC after serving as a lead pastor all over California.

Daniel and his wife Tegan met during a short-term mission trip to Lima, Peru. Married on April 1, 2012, they now have two young sons — Lincoln (6) and Hudson (4).

Tegan graduated from Biola with a degree in nursing and a minor in Bible. A registered nurse for nine years, she is now a stay at home mom. As a family they love new adventures, board games, good hikes, great art, cheering on their favorite sports teams and walking alongside others on their faith journey.

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“I believe that all ministry ought to be built around relationships,” said Daniel. “God designed me with a creative and strategic vision, a gift for leadership and a heart for loving people.”

Daniels’s education includes the following: 

  • 2015 Master of Divinity Western Seminary, San Jose campus
  • 2003 California Teaching Credential California State University, Sacramento
  • 2002 Bachelor of Studio Art California State University, Sacramento

Daniel’s work history:

  • 2020 to 2022 Intentional Interim Pastor Chapel in the Pines | Twain Harte
  • 2018 to 2020 Lead Pastor at Mill Creek Community Church | Mill Creek, WA
  • 2015 to 2018 Lead Pastor at Peninsula Hope Church | Redwood City
  • 2013 to 2015 Pastoral Intern at New Life Community Church | Clovis
  • 2003 to 2015 Artist baxterarts.com | Los Gatos
  • 2003 to 2012 Art Teacher at Rolling Hills Middle School | Los Gatos

Daniel lays out his heart and vision for PRCC: 

It is my passion to encourage the church as a thriving, multicultural, and multigenerational family who actively pursues the art of loving God and loving others well.

Together we will encourage one another to be authentic Christ-followers; embracing ongoing spiritual development and putting heart, thought and word to action as we live out our faith.

Together we will serve our God by serving our community; displaying the love, hope and transformation we have in Jesus Christ to our neighbors.

Together we will cultivate great relationships; fostering connections with God, with one another, and with those who still need to know Jesus.

Lastly, Daniel shares, “I see great potential at PRCC — a unified and welcoming family, with a variety of backgrounds and stories, gathered around a common Savior with a desire to shine His light in our community. God has gifted you and I the joy and privilege to join this great adventure. I am excited to join the family and encourage you as we embrace the call together to be the best church for Paso Robles.”