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Dr. Frank Trotter 
Senior Pastor
The Rev. Dr. Frank Trotter was appointed as the Senior Pastor at the First United Methodist Church, Pasadena effective July 1, 2007. He has also served Metropolitan Memorial UMC, Washington D.C.; Reisterstown UMC, Reisterstown, MD; Ames UMC, Pikesville, MD; and Grace UMC, Cumberland, MD. He holds degrees from Emory & Henry College, Emory, Virginia (B. A.) and from Wesley Theological Seminary in Washington, D. C. (M. Div. and D. Min.). Frank has also completed work toward a M.S. in Clinical Psychology at Loyola University, Baltimore, MD.
Pastor Debbie Gara
Associate Pastor
Rev. Gara is a graduate of the University of California, Fullerton, with a Bachelor's degree in Sociology, and also holds a Master's degree in Religious Education from the School of Theology, Claremont. Debbie is an ordained Permanent Deacon, and has been an Associate Pastor at FUMC since 2004. Areas of responsibility include: Children's Ministry, Adult Ministry, Evangelism - Communications & Hospitality, Teaching, Pastoral Care,
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Administration.
Dr. Stephen Gothold
Director of Music Ministries (part-time)
Dr. Gothold is a graduate of the University of Southern California. Steve has served as Director of Music Ministries at FUMC Pasadena since 1994. Areas of responsibility include: Chancel Choir and supervision of the entire Music Staff.
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