Rev. Tejan
Rev. Claude Tejan
Rev. Claude Earle Tejan was installed as BLC’s second pastor on June 21,1936 in a service conducted by his father, Rev. G. B. Tejan of Pittsburgh, PA. Pastor Tejan and his wife, Leota, were married at BLC in August 1937. They had three children, Joan, Janet, and Paul, as well as a daughter who died at birth.
During his tenure, the church became self-supporting, no longer requiring funding from the synod. In addition, a concerted effort was made to reduce its debt which totaled $3900 in August 1941. By the end of that year, as part of the 20th anniversary celebration, the debt was reduced to $1225.
Pastor Tejan left in 1944 after accepting a call in his native Pittsburgh.
Rev. C. Tejan
Rev. Tejan, Leota & Child