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.