Ex- First Baptist of Los Fresnos

03/31/2025

Esta página existe para informar a quienes buscan una iglesia verdaderamente Bautista que FBC Los Fresnos ya no opera conforme a los principios Bautistas de gobierno eclesiástico y responsabilidad congregacional. Aunque conserva el nombre de “Bautista,” su estructura y liderazgo ya no reflejan la doctrina bíblica Bautista.

FBC Los Fresnos es gobernada por sus Diáconos, y la propiedad pertenece legalmente a ellos. Estas son sus propias palabras, no suposiciones. El principio histórico Bautista de gobierno congregacional bajo el señorío de Cristo ha sido reemplazado por un modelo de control diaconal, donde la voz de la congregación es silenciada y las decisiones se toman al margen de la responsabilidad bíblica.

Esto no se escribe con amargura, sino con quebranto—por amor a la verdad, por la sanidad de quienes han sido heridos espiritualmente, y por aquellos que buscan una iglesia Bautista centrada en Cristo, gobernada por la Palabra, y guiada por el Espíritu. Que el Señor levante congregaciones que regresen a la autoridad de Su Palabra, a la hermosura de la humildad, y al señorío de Cristo—no al control del hombre.

03/31/2025

This page exists to inform those seeking a true Baptist church that FBC Los Fresnos no longer operates according to Baptist principles of church governance and accountability. Though it retains the name “Baptist,” its structure and leadership no longer reflect biblical Baptist doctrine.

FBC Los Fresnos is governed by its Deacons, and the property is legally owned by them. These are their own words, not assumptions. The historic Baptist principle of congregational governance under the Lordship of Christ has been replaced by a model of deacon control, where the voice of the congregation is silenced and decisions are made apart from biblical accountability.

This is not written in bitterness, but in brokenness—for the sake of the truth, for the healing of those who have been spiritually harmed, and for those searching for a Christ-centered, Word-governed, Spirit-led Baptist church. May the Lord raise up congregations who will return to the authority of His Word, the beauty of humility, and the Lordship of Christ—not the control of man.

03/26/2025

So why do they want you to go back?

Because when you stepped into freedom, it showed that they were still in chains. Because when you started living in truth, it showed that they were just following traditions. Because when you began to grow under God’s Word, not man’s, they realized they had never truly fed you.
Now they’re calling you. Now they’re warning you. Now they’re trying to make you feel guilty so you’ll go back to Egypt.

But child of God, you’ve already crossed the Red Sea.
This isn’t rebellion. This is revelation.

God brought you out of for a reason. He placed you under this leadership of faithful brothers and sisters for a purpose.
You are growing. You are healing. You are walking toward your purpose. And the enemy doesn’t like that.
So he sends voices. Familiar voices. Voices that seem friendly. But listen to me, not all friendly voices come from faithful places. - pastor Daniel

03/22/2025

URGENT: A Pastoral Call for Prayer and Truth: I was not fired, I was locked out and forced out.

Dear friends of Los Fresnos and beloved church family,
With a hurting heart, I want to share that I was served an eviction notice TODAY from the church parsonage—our home. This action was taken without a church vote, without public notice, and in violation of our church constitution and bylaws, which require a two-week announcement before any special-called business meeting. No such meeting ever took place.
This decision was made by a few individuals, not the church body. The people of God, the members of First Baptist Church, were not given a voice. And yet, nearly 90% of our congregation is still gathering together, worshiping with their pastor in love and unity. They are still members, and they are doing the only thing they know to do, stay faithful.
I’ve received no wages, and I was asked to sign a letter agreeing to stay silent in exchange for two months of pay and housing. I could not sign it. I have not caused any disturbance, committed any crime, or acted in any way that would justify this.
This is not about retaliation—it’s about truth, integrity, and protecting the body of Christ. Sadly, the Baptist General Convention of Texas and the Rio Grande Valley Baptist Association remain silent.
“So whoever knows the right thing to do and fails to do it, for him it is sin.” – James 4:17
Where Is the Proof? Where Is the Authority?
I have repeatedly requested from their attorney—and from the men involved—proof that they own the church property, or that they hold authority over the entire church body to fire a pastor. I have received none.
“I asked the police, at the time they removed me from the church grounds, to provide any legal justification for recognizing the deacons as owners of the property, as they themselves had claimed. No such legal justification was given.
I remain barred from my workplace, from my office, and from the house of worship—not for committing any crime, not for violating any law, not for any sin or misconduct—but under threat of criminal trespass. All of this while 90% of the church membership disagrees, and while no church vote was ever held to affirm my termination.
In fact, when the church did gather, I was not removed. And yet, I am treated as though I have no right to be near the people I have loved and served.
Today, I see clearly: I have been denied due process.
My freedom to worship, to enter the house of the Lord, to sing and pray with the people I’ve shepherded—has been stripped from me without lawful cause.
And so I ask again:
Where is the proof? Where is the authority?
And now I ask more urgently:
Where is the Baptist family?
Where is the Baptist association in this? Where are those who claim to walk in the truth of God’s Word, who know that the local church is not ruled by a few, but governed by the body and guided by Christ?
Is it a Baptist family, or only a Baptist association?
Because families don’t abandon each other when things are hard. Families don’t go silent when shepherds are scattered. Families defend the truth, protect the flock, and lift up the wounded.
To my friends, I thank you—for the prayers, the love, the support, the witness of Christ I see in you. To those still standing with us: we press on. We will walk through this litigation, through this hardship, not with bitterness, but with truth and with Christ before us.
And we will continue to ask—lovingly, boldly, prayerfully:
Where is the proof?
Where is the voice of the church?
Where is the family of faith?
“Open your mouth for the mute, for the rights of all who are destitute. Open your mouth, judge righteously, defend the rights of the poor and needy.” – Proverbs 31:8–9
“So whoever knows the right thing to do and fails to do it, for him it is sin.” – James 4:17
Please pray for my family, for the faithful believers still standing in love, and for justice to shine in the house of God.

If you feel led to stand with us, we welcome your encouragement and help.
In Christ’s love,
Pastor Daniel Perez
Church of Los Fresnos

02/21/2025

Important Announcement from Pastor Daniel of The First Baptist Church of Los Fresnos

Special Business meeting results .
Interpretation of the Document:

This is a Ballot Tally Sheet from a Business Meeting at First Baptist Church Los Fresnos held on February 19, 2025.

The item voted on was the approval of the pastor’s termination.
• Total votes cast: 68
• Votes required for approval (75%): 51votes
• Votes in favor of termination: 23
• Votes against termination: 45

Since the motion did not receive the required majority (75%)the result is noted as “No action,” meaning the pastor was not terminated.

The document is signed by Cindy R. Joseph and Wendy Simpson, who served as ballot counters.

Traducción al Español:

Recuento de Votos - Reunión de Negocios
Primera Iglesia Bautista de Los Fresnos

Fecha: 19 de febrero de 2025
Asunto votado: Aprobación de la terminación del pastor
• Número total de votos emitidos: 68
• Número de votos afirmativos necesarios para la aprobación (75%): 51votos
• Votos a favor de la terminación: 23
• Votos en contra de la terminación: 45

Dado que la moción no alcanzó la mayoría requerida (75%) el resultado es “Sin acción”, lo que significa que el pastor no fue despedido.

El documento está firmado por Cindy R. Joseph y Wendy Simpson, quienes actuaron como contadoras de votos.

02/20/2025