Because of his increased workload in the Philippines and Asia, Dave Baker will be replaced as the pastor of Buffalo, Rochester and Elmira, New York, by Scott Lord, effective July 1.

Scott and Monica Lord have been serving with Dave Baker in the role of associate pastor for the past year. This change will not result in anyone moving or relocating.

Dave and Dorrie Baker will continue to live in the New York area and serve in the local congregations as time permits. This change in pastors will free Mr. Baker to focus on the growing work in the Philippines, Southeast Asia, India and Sri Lanka.