History & Leadership
To Make Disciples • Know Jesus • Grow Together • Go to the World
Our Leadership
Tommy McClain
Where there is no guidance the people fall, but in abundance of counselors there is victory. — Proverbs 11:14
Pastor Tommy McClain was born and raised in upstate New York. He confessed Jesus as Lord at an early age and was baptized by his father soon after. He graduated in 2018 with his Master of Divinity from Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary. Tommy was unanimously elected pastor of Fellowship on July 11th, 2021. Our goal together as a church is to Know Jesus, Grow Together, and Go to the World. Tommy and his wife Rebecca were married in 2017.
Ministry Support Staff
Rosemary Dieterlen
But as for me and my household, we will serve the Lord. — Joshua 24:15
Rosemary Dieterlen has been an active member at Fellowship since October 2004. She teaches the Reflector's Sunday School class, sings on the Praise Team, volunteers as an usher, and coordinates the Quito Food Pantry. She and her husband Alan (deacon) love serving the church family.
Rebecca McClain
And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up. — Galatians 6:9
Rebecca McClain serves faithfully alongside her husband Pastor Tommy. With a heart for the next generation, she not only leads our youth ministry here at Fellowship, helping students know Jesus, grow in their faith, and make a difference for Christ, but also shapes young lives as a high school English teacher at Briarcrest Christian School.
Coming Soon
Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it. — Proverbs 22:6
We are currently seeking the person God has prepared to lead our children's ministry. Check back soon for an introduction to our Children's Ministry Director.
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Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men. — Colossians 3:23
Our custodian faithfully cares for our church facilities, keeping God's house clean and welcoming for worship, fellowship, and ministry. Check back soon for an introduction.
Deacons
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A deacon must be dignified, not double-tongued, not addicted to much wine, not greedy for dishonest gain. — 1 Timothy 3:8
Our deacons serve the church family with compassion and faithfulness. Check back soon for an introduction to our deacons.
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They must be dignified, not double-tongued, not addicted to much wine, not greedy for dishonest gain. — 1 Timothy 3:8
Our deacons serve the church family with compassion and faithfulness. Check back soon for an introduction to our deacons.
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Let the deacons be the husbands of one wife, ruling their children and their own houses well. — 1 Timothy 3:12
Our deacons serve the church family with compassion and faithfulness. Check back soon for an introduction to our deacons.
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For those who have served well as deacons obtain for themselves a good standing and great boldness in the faith. — 1 Timothy 3:13
Our deacons serve the church family with compassion and faithfulness. Check back soon for an introduction to our deacons.
Coming Soon
A deacon must be dignified, not double-tongued, not addicted to much wine, not greedy for dishonest gain. — 1 Timothy 3:8
Our deacons serve the church family with compassion and faithfulness. Check back soon for an introduction to our deacons.
Church History (1893 – Present)
Over 130 years of God's faithfulness in Quito & Millington, Tennessee.
Organization of Fellowship Baptist Church
In 1893, God's Spirit moved upon the hearts of Rev. Martin of Quito, Rev. Joe Lee, and Rev. J.D. Anderson, along with 13 charter members, to organize a new church under the name of Fellowship Baptist Church.
Rebuilding at Present Site
The original church building near the cemetery was destroyed by a tornado in April 1909. In spring 1910, the church was rebuilt at its current site at 4635 Quito-Drummonds Road.
Expansion & Educational Building
In 1968, the church voted to construct a new educational building and paid off the $53,000 bond in less than 10 years. In 1974, love offerings enabled the bricking of the sanctuary and installation of a steeple.
Property Acquisition & Sanctuary Addition
In 1986, the church purchased 3 acres next door. In 1992, an addition expanded the sanctuary and choir loft to accommodate the growing congregation.
Family Life Center Construction
Contracted with Rose Construction Company, volunteer teams from across the nation completed the Family Life Center in 2001, dedicated to the memory of J.C. Lemmons.
