Rev. Dr. Anthony T. Fleming is a native of Norfolk, Virginia, and the proud son of the late Eiful E. and Virgie M. Fleming. He is a graduate of the Chesapeake Public School System and pursued architectural drafting and design studies at both Tidewater Community College and Norfolk State University.

Answering the call to ministry, Dr. Fleming earned a Master of Divinity degree from the distinguished Samuel DeWitt Proctor School of Theology at Virginia Union University. In May 2021, he received his Doctor of Ministry from Wesley Theological Seminary in Washington, D.C. His doctoral project, “Refocusing the Mission of the Rural Reclusive Church: Addressing the Disenfranchised Student through an Adopt-A-School Program,” examined innovative strategies to help rural churches reconnect with their surrounding communities through education-focused outreach.

A passionate advocate for missions and community service, Dr. Fleming has traveled to Kenya, where he provided medical support and led training in Christian education and church leadership. His heart for service is also evident locally, where he volunteers regularly with the Salvation Army and the Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore.

Dr. Fleming previously served as Senior Pastor of Little Shiloh Baptist Church in Emporia, Virginia, where he faithfully led for nine years. Under his leadership, the church embraced its call to serve through discipleship and outreach, establishing several key initiatives:

• The Little Shiloh Eyeglass Initiative

• Emporia’s First Community Unity Law Enforcement Basketball Game

• An annual “Water for the Community” distribution during the city’s Peanut Festival

• A COVID-19 Task Force to bring vaccines directly to underserved rural residents.

In July 2025, Dr. Fleming was called to serve as the Senior Pastor of Mount Bethel Baptist Church in Virginia Beach, Virginia, where he continues to lead with vision, integrity, and a heart for both people and purpose.

Alongside his ministry, Dr. Fleming works as a Provisioning Analyst with Leidos Inc., supporting the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA). He previously dedicated 26 years to BAE Systems, where he served as a Field Service Technician, supporting various Navy systems including EKMS/CMWS and NAVIR’s Mobile Facilities programs.

An engaged community leader, Dr. Fleming is a proud member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Alpha Phi Lambda Chapter, where he serves as Chapter Chaplain. He is also the co-founder and former president of Pastors Actively Seeking & Serving (P.A.S.S.), a collaborative network of ministers in Greenville and Brunswick Counties.

He is married to Brenda L. Cuffee of Chesapeake, Virginia. Together, they are the proud parents of two daughters, Angelica Breonna and Alexandria Lynae, and grandparents to Anthony Keith, Aliva Janae, and a bonus grandson, Jaden.

Dr. Fleming is a devoted man of God, a gifted writer, and a lover of sports. Whether in the pulpit, in the community, or on the job, he strives to lead with excellence, compassion, and an unwavering commitment to faith and service.