Pastor William Edward Yaeger

Pastor Yaegar was an amazing pastor! Jesus came into my heart at the age of 9. I remember it like it was yesterday. Of course, I fell away at 15. At the age of 22 I came to First Baptist and rededicated my life to Him. Today I´m 66 and due to the strong teaching of Pastors Yeager and Blanc, I walk with Jesus and teach others as well. God definitely used Pastor Yeager for big things, that served, and continue to serve many people. I know Pastor is in Heaven, singing praises to His savior......

My sincere condolences to the family. He knew how to preach. I went to First Baptist Church in Modesto, CA. I sure miss his sermons

It was with great grief that I learned of Pastor Yaeger's death. I rejoice that he is with his Savior in heaven. At age 35, I first heard the message of salvation clearly from Pastor Yaeger. I decided to follow Jesus under his leadership. I was trained to be a man of my word, a man of integrity and a man of faith by him. At a time in my life where society was confusing the sexes, confusing man's place in the family and world, Pastor Yaeger unabashedly preached the Truth. He preached with...

Sincerest condolences to Barbara and family.

I made my first contact with Modesto First Baptist in 1976. My family and I were considered very fortunate and blessed when Bill and Barbara became our new church leaders at Grace Community Church in Visalia in 1997. Your family’s commitment to our lives will always be precious and cherished in our hearts. Our heartfelt sorrow and prayers will be with Barbara and the family. God Bless.
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Fong and Family