Pastor Terry Yates is the founder and Senior Pastor of Bible Based Fellowship. A retired United States Air Force veteran with 24 years of honorable service, Pastor Yates is a dedicated teacher of God’s Word, committed to sound doctrine, spiritual growth, and Christ-centered discipleship.
He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and Christian Counseling from Liberty University and is passionate about helping believers walk in truth, develop a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, and become rooted in the Word of God.
Pastor Yates leads with humility, wisdom, and love, striving to build a ministry where people from all walks of life are welcomed and equipped. His leadership reflects the mission of Bible Based Fellowship:
“Teach, baptize, and teach some more—a body of believers growing in the Word of God to love one another as God loves us.”
He is a devoted husband to his wife, Eva, and together they have three beautiful daughters and one precious granddaughter. Pastor Yates treasures his role as both a spiritual and family leader, believing that ministry begins at home and flows outward into the community.
