Everyone is a minister at First Baptist Church of Littleton. We experience ministry together and learn from one another. We are confident that God has given everyone a special gift or talent and when we work together and use those gifts - the body of Christ functions pretty well!Some are teachers, some are musicians, some are caretakers of the building, and some serve by reaching out to our neighbors both near and far.
Rev. Deborah J. Blanchard has been our full time pastor since July 2000.Debbie attended First Baptist Littleton when her daughters were young before leaving to work at First Baptist Melrose, MA.
Debbie is a 1995 graduate of Andover Newton Theological School and a Fellow of the College of Preachers, the National Cathedral, Washington D.C. Debbie is also a 1977 graduate of Westminster College in New Wilmington, PA with a Bachelor’s Degree in Music.
Debbie is married to Ed Blanchard who is the Facilities Manager at Grotonwood and plays rhythm guitar in our praise band. They have two daughters; Sarah and Jennifer who is married to Terry Thielbar.They are also the proud owners of a goofy black lab named Mr. Gibson who works his way into a sermon every now and then and two cats: Mia and Brady who really don't do anything worth mentioning in a sermon.
Pastor Debbie's Flock
Worship at First Baptist Church is filled with all types of music! You may hear choral music in the same service that you hear our praise band For Higher , or you may hear bell music and blues, piano and brass, or even reggae and organ.
Carolyn Furbush Webster is one of our Administrative Coordinators and has been affiliated with First Baptist since 1937 when she was in grade 3. Carolyn has an Associate in Science degree with a major in commercial journalism from Becker College in Worcester, MA, which she received in 1949. She was baptized and became a member here in 1947 when she was 17 and she was married to Bert H. Webster on May 19, 1951. Carolyn and Bert have five children, lots of grandchildren and great grandchildren. Carolyn has ministered in this church as a Sunday School teacher; Chair, Board of Christian Education; Secretary, Board of Deacons; Clerk; Moderator; Secretary, Women's Ministries; Newsletter Editor, 1979-1999; and in a paid staff position, Administrative Coordinator, 1982 to present. She has also served 4 years on the General Board of American Baptist Churches, USA; was a member of the regional board (TABCOM); has been vice moderator, moderator, and clerk for the association, Merrimack Valley; served as Coordinator of Church and Community Ministries for Merrimack Valley Baptist Women; and was representative to and chair of Littleton Council of Churches
