We have called our new pastor!
Dr. Adam Hammond
It is with great joy and anticipation that the Pastor Search Committee introduces to you Dr. Adam E Hammond, our newly chosen pastor for Fleming Baptist Church.
Dr. Hammond brings with him more than 30 years of ministry experience, marked by a deep love for God’s Word, a shepherd’s heart for people, and a passion for community outreach. A graduate of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, he earned his Doctorate of Ministry in 2008.
Dr. Hammond began his ministry journey in 1995 as a youth minister in Apopka, FL. From there, his ministry calling led him to Ft Worth, TX and he was ordained to the Gospel Ministry in 2001. After a brief time in Texas, he returned to Florida in 2002 as the minister of students and families for First Baptist Church in Belleview. During his time as a youth minister, he taught youth Sunday school classes, Bible studies, led mission trips to Bolivia, Canada, and Kenya; and led a construction team to Mexico to build a roof on an orphanage.
His first call as a Senior Pastor led him to Chickasaw, AL in 2012. There he continued to teach Sunday school and Bible studies. He led the church in community outreach, including a monthly single mom ministry. He also led the church in opening a food pantry and clothing closet. He developed a weekly discipleship program for college students called to ministry. In 2018, he was called to pastor a church in Littleton NC. There, he continued to lead mission trips as well as disaster relief trips to Kentucky and western North Carolina.
Beyond his ministry credentials, Dr. Hammond is known for his humble service, leadership, and Christ-centered preaching. He has a heart for outreach and discipleship. He believes that everyone can disciple someone: “you don’t have to be a theologian to disciple… it starts with small talk.”
Dr. Hammond is married to Amber, his partner in life and ministry for three decades. Together, they have been blessed with five children: Caleb, Joshua, Nathan, Hannah, and Abigail. In addition to her unwavering support alongside her husband, Amber is a teacher and has homeschooled all of their children.