Background
McClain, Tomey Van was born on June 10, 1952 in Dallas, Texas, United States. Son of George Tomey McClain and Charlcie Van (Allen) Perry.
McClain, Tomey Van was born on June 10, 1952 in Dallas, Texas, United States. Son of George Tomey McClain and Charlcie Van (Allen) Perry.
Bachelor, Dallas Baptist University, 1974. Master of Divinity, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, 1977. Doctor of Philosophy, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, 1985.
Minister music, youth, Center Baptist Church, Weatherford, Texas, 1979-1981; assistant pastor, LaPrada Baptist Church, Garland, Texas, 1981-1983; interim pastor, Chapel of the Lake, Wills Point, Texas, 1983-1985; pastor, First Baptist Church, Quinlan, Texas, 1985-1989; pastor, Calvary Baptist Church, Kemp, Texas, 1989; interim pastor, Floyd (New York) Baptist Church, 1989-1990; interim pastor, Long Falls Baptist Church, Carthage, New York, 1991-1992; pastor, Friendship Baptist Church, Litchfield, Connecticut, 1992-1993; pastor, New Hope Baptist Church, Watertown, New York, 1993-1994; pastor, Beacon Light Baptist Church, since 1995. Assistant professor O.T. and Hebrew Mid-American Baptist Theological Seminary, N.E. branch, Schenectady, since 1989.
Member Hunt Baptist Association Southern Bapts. for Life (founder 1987), Tawakoni Ministerial Association (president 1987-1989), Hunt Baptist Association (chairman Christian Life 1987-1989), Kiwanis (director 1987).
Married Nancy Ruth Parsons, August 13, 1977. Children: Amber Rachel, Vanessa Ruth, Tommy Marshall.