Scotty Robertson

ABOUT THE PHOTOGRAPH:

My picture is the congregation at First Baptist Church here in Middletown; the reason that I'm here is that I received a call to be the pastor of First Baptist Church. I feel that the people in the congregation really showcase the best values of Middletown as far as generosity, and looking out for each other and caring for the vulnerable, and really building a sense of community. When I hear Middie Pride, the first word that comes to mind is, community.

I've served a couple of other different churches, and this church has been probably the most generous, mission- minded, accepting congregation that I've been a part of. For most of these people, I know their stories. I've done funerals for their families, weddings, for their families, baptized some of them. And so each of them represents, for me, a different relationship, and a different story that has provided a very positive experience in my life.