Our Pastor
Pastor Ben Youngren and wife Jane were reached by the gospel through the ministry of First Baptist Church. After attending and serving in the church, the Lord burdened his heart for Pastoral ministry. Under the direction or his pastor, Ben and Jane moved to Lancaster, CA where Pastor Ben earned a degree in Pastoral Theology. Upon graduation, the Lord allowed him to come back and serve under Pastor Ray Shull for 3 years as associate pastor. Following the retirement of Pastor Shull, and the Sovereign timing of God, Pastor Ben accepted the Lead Pastor role at First Baptist Mariposa in June of 2024. Since that time, God has continued to work in and through the ministry of First Baptist Church.
Pastor Ben and Jane have been married since 2006 and have been blessed with 4 children - Grady, Cooper, Shane and Laney.
“Our family is filled with gratitude for the Lord and His plan for Mariposa! We have a desire to see souls saved, lives strengthened, and families built on the Word of God!
Hope to see you Sunday!”