To: Board of Supervisors
From: Shanelle Scales-Preston, District V Supervisor
Report Title: Recognizing and honoring Reverend Dr. Henry L. Perkins and Dr. Patricia A. Perkins for their 35 years of faithful ministry, exemplary leadership, and dedicated service to First Baptist Church of Pittsburg and the greater community to enter text.
Recommendation: Recommendation of the County Administrator
RECOMMENDATIONS:
ADOPT Resolution recognizing and honoring Reverend Dr. Henry L. Perkins and Dr. Patricia A. Perkins for their 35 years of faithful ministry, exemplary leadership, and dedicated service to First Baptist Church of Pittsburg and the greater community, as recommended by Supervisor Scales-Preston
FISCAL IMPACT:
No Fiscal Impact.
BACKGROUND:
Reverend Dr. Henry L. Perkins began his pastorate at First Baptist Church of Pittsburg on August 1, 1991, providing more than three decades of spiritual leadership, Christian education, and community outreach. He has also served as President of the California State Baptist Convention and Chaplain for the Pittsburg Police Department.
Dr. Patricia A. Perkins has dedicated her career to education, counseling, mental health, and family support, while leading church ministries and initiatives that promote emotional wellness and healing. Together, they have advanced educational opportunities, supported families facing hardship, and developed programs serving children, youth, and underserved residents throughout the community.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
None.
The Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa County, California
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Honoring Reverend Dr. Henry L. Perkins and Dr. Patricia A. Perkins
In Recognition of 35 Years of Faithful Ministry, Exemplary Leadership, and Dedicated Service to First Baptist Church of Pittsburg and the Greater Community
WHEREAS, Reverend Dr. Henry L. Perkins and Dr. Patricia A. Perkins have devoted 35 years to faithful ministry, visionary leadership, and compassionate service at First Baptist Church of Pittsburg, building an enduring legacy of spiritual growth, community empowerment, and unwavering commitment to the well-being of others; and
WHEREAS, Reverend Dr. Henry L. Perkins began his pastorate on August 1, 1991, and throughout his distinguished tenure has shepherded the congregation with wisdom, integrity, and steadfast faith, advancing biblical teaching, Christian education, congregational development, and a holistic vision of ministry extending far beyond the church walls; and
WHEREAS, Reverend Dr. Perkins has demonstrated an exceptional commitment to religious and civic leadership, including service as President of the California State Baptist Convention and Chaplain for the Pittsburg Police Department, where he received the Anchor Award, while also earning recognition from the NAACP for his contributions to religious and community life and demonstrating a longstanding commitment to the advancement of the greater Pittsburg community; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Patricia A. Perkins, First Lady of First Baptist Church, has distinguished herself as an accomplished leader, educator, counselor, and advocate for families, bringing more than three decades of professional experience as a licensed marriage and family therapist and a doctorate in psychology to her work advancing culturally responsive, trauma-informed care, emotional wellness, family stability, and support for vulnerable populations; and
WHEREAS, through her leadership in Christian education, women's ministries, leadership development, and initiatives integrating faith and mental health, including Faithful Minds and Healing Together, Dr. Patricia Perkins has exemplified compassionate servant leadership, helping individuals and families find healing, hope, and renewed purpose while enriching the spiritual and community life of First Baptist Church; and
WHEREAS, together, Reverend Dr. Henry and Dr. Patricia Perkins have championed a transformative model of ministry that recognizes the interconnected needs of individuals and families, strengthening educational opportunities, social services, mental health support, and community outreach through initiatives that include the Academic Center of Excellence, assistance to families facing hardship, and programs serving children, youth, and underserved residents; and
WHEREAS, as they conclude 35 years of extraordinary service to First Baptist Church of Pittsburg, Reverend Dr. Henry and Dr. Patricia Perkins leave a remarkable and enduring legacy of faith, love, sacrifice, and service, having inspired generations, strengthened families, fostered community partnerships, and demonstrated the profound difference that committed and compassionate leadership can make in the lives of others;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED that the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors hereby proudly honors and commends Reverend Dr. Henry L. Perkins and Dr. Patricia A. Perkins upon their retirement from their distinguished ministry at First Baptist Church of Pittsburg. We express our deepest appreciation for their 35 years of exemplary service, celebrate their extraordinary contributions to the spiritual and civic life of our community, and extend our heartfelt congratulations and best wishes as they begin this new chapter of their lives. May their enduring legacy of faith, healing, hope, and service continue to inspire generations to come.