Pastor Tommy Reed
Tommy grew up at Sidney, KY and is a graduate of Belfry High School. It was at Sidney Missionary Baptist Church that he was born again thru faith in Christ in April 1979 at the age of 17. He served in many ministries and positions as a layman at SMBC and later at Belfry First Baptist. Tommy answered God’s call to His ministry in August 1997, being licensed and ordained in June 1998. He began his first pastorate with the precious people at McVeigh Baptist Church in McVeigh, KY in April 1998. Tommy had the wonderful privilege of beginning to serve with the precious people at the Fitzpatrick First Baptist Church of Prestonsburg, KY in November 2003 until today. Tommy is married to his high school sweetheart, Dawn Faulkner Reed, and has two beautiful children, Jessica and Matthew. He really enjoys telling The Story, traveling, cooking, listening to music, old classic cars, watching the Kentucky Wildcats, a good laugh, and being with family and friends.
Music Leader Norm Marcum
Worship leader, singer, songwriter Norm Marcum began his music ministry in the 1980’s as a member of the Binghamtown Baptist Church choir and The Messengers Quartet in Bell Co. KY. Since moving to Floyd Co, KY in the 90’s, Norm has been a member of the Big Sandy Gospel Music Association, God’s Men Quartet, Harbormen Quartet, as well as singing at a host of revivals, public events, and funerals in the region. Norm began ministering in music at Fitzpatrick Baptist in 2005 as a soloist, choir director and worship leader. He has also served as a youth leader, Sunday school teacher and currently with wife Kim in the Senior Adult ministry. They are the proud parents of Jordan (and Aleshia) and grandson Theo.
A graduate of Lincoln Memorial University and University of the Cumberlands, Norm is a business and careers teacher at Adam’s Middle School in Prestonsburg, KY.
Administrative Assistant Tonya Leslie, BSN, RN
Administrative Ministry Assistant, Tonya Leslie began her ministry duties with Fitzpatrick Baptist Church on May 2, 2021. Tonya has served Fitzpatrick Baptist Church for over 45 years as a teacher of small groups, deacon’s wife, and many other service areas. She is a retired nurse of 32 years. Tonya has lived in Floyd county and surrounding areas for the better part of 60 years. Tonya has been married to her husband Ralph 43 years; they have two grown children and two grandchildren. Tonya has a BSN degree in Nursing she has worked with the aging and at risk youth for her nursing career. Tonya is a graduate of Westlyn University for her BSN. Tonya graduated Prestonsburg Community College in 1991 with her Associate Degree in Nursing. The current position that Tonya serves the church in is one of Administrative and Clerical nature. She provides assistance to all ministry teams and serves as a liaison to others in the church and community.