About Us
Pastor Dr. Malcolm Clements
First Lady Pat Clements
Malcolm S. Clements was born November 7, 1943 in Gibsonton, Florida. Mac Clements grew to adolescence attending the church he would later pastor for over 40 years, First Baptist Church of Gibsonton, FL. When he was 33 years old, he responded to the “altar call” and gave his life to the Lord Jesus Christ.
On December 7, 1962, he wed his long time sweetheart, Patricia Sumner, and for several years they owned a tropical fish farm in Gibsonton. FL. While working this business, they were called to the ministry and both enrolled in the University of Marietta located in Marietta, Georgia where they respectively earned Bachelor’s degree in 1972. In 1975, Mac became Pastor and continues under his ministry and leadership today.
Associate Pastor Buddy Burton
Choir Director Professor Janet Burton
Buddy Burton is an ordained Baptist minister and a graduate of Campbell University and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He has spent his career in local church ministry, Evangelism and Gospel Music. In 1998, he was inducted into the Southern Gospel Hall of Fame.
His wife, Janet, is the church organist and works with the children’s choir and youth ensemble.
Darrel Adams
Head Deacon
Quinton Underwood
Deacon
Tom Williams
Deacon
Joe Bateman
Deacon
Forace Duncan
Deacon
Tommy Thompson
Deacon / Music Ministries
Sharon Thompson and Eve Sala
Church Secretary
Tyler Stopowenko
IT Manager
Eve Sala and Donna Portner
Children’s Director- Faith Kids
Jean Keating
Janitorial / Housekeeping
William And Isabel Lee
Gibsonton Student Ministry
Paul Dillinger
Sound Tech / Maintenance
Freda Miller
Organist
Ida Maxwell
Church Pianist