Staff & Leadership

The staff and leadership here at FMC  is comprised of men and women who love, care and pray for every single person in the church. If you have questions for any of our staff, feel free to reach out and email them or call our church office to speak with them.

  • Rev. Dr. tommy jennings

    pastor

    I joined Philadelphia FMC in July 2021. We are blessed with two grown children and one grandchild. My undergraduate degree was focused on Psychology, and my doctorate degree was focused on Biblical Interpretation and Proclamation. Both my master and doctorate degrees were received from Candler School of Theology at Emory University in Atlanta, GA. 


    E-mail: tommy@phillyfirstmc.org

    (601) 656-1376

  • Denise McInnis


    Director of student ministries

  • patt fiedler

    Director of music

  • Jill byars

    director of children's ministries

  • sheila bLount

    office manager

    Sheila Blount is the Office Manager for the church. Sheila has been a valuable part of this church's ministry since 1996. She and her husband, Joey, have two sons, John (Anna) and Joseph (McKenzie), and two grandchildren, John Travis and Silas. If you have a question, ask Sheila!


    E-mail: sheila@phillyfirstmc.org

    (601) 656-1376

  • Hope manning

    director of weekday Children's Ministry

    Hope joined our staff in July 2023.


    E-mail: hope@phillyfirstmc.org

    (601) 656-1417

  • brittany anderson

    assistant DIRECToR OF WEEKDAY CHILDREN'S MINISTRY