History & Leadership Staff
To Make Disciples • Know Jesus • Grow Together • Go to the World
Our Leadership Staff
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.
Gary McCullough
I will declare Your name to My brethren; In the midst of the assembly I will sing praise to You. — Hebrews 2:12
Gary has been the Minister of Music at Fellowship Baptist since August of 2020. He accepted Christ at a young age and retired from the Navy Band in 2007 after decades of instrumental and vocal leadership. Gary is married to Tamela (38 years) and they have 3 children and 7 grandchildren. His desire is to create an atmosphere of worship focused on giving glory to God.
Tamela McCullough
So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God. — 1 Corinthians 10:31
Tamela joined the staff at Fellowship in August of 2020 and has worked with kids and youth for over 20 years. She leads our Wednesday night student program, meals, Bible study, dramas, and musicals. She loves working with young people and helping them walk with Christ.
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.
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.
