Brian C. Frelix

Pastor Brian C. Frelix was born in Los Angeles, California, to Bishop Harold J. Frelix Sr. and Iola Ann Frelix. He is an ordained Baptist clergyman, speaker, writer, and educator. He humbly serves as the fourth Senior Pastor of the historic Foss Avenue Baptist Church of Flint, Michigan—a voice for Christ in the Community.

Pastor Frelix earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from American Baptist College, where he graduated Summa Cum Laude; a Master of Theological Studies degree from Vanderbilt University, earning honors for his master’s thesis; and a Doctor of Ministry degree in Missional Theology and Spiritual Formation from Lipscomb University. Prior to assuming the pastorate of Foss Avenue Baptist Church, Pastor Frelix served as Assistant Pastor of Priest Lake Community Baptist Church of Nashville, Tennessee (2001-2022) under the leadership of Bishop Harold J. Frelix, Sr.

God has blessed the ministry of Pastor Frelix as he shares the gift of expository preaching and pastoral/biblical counseling. He is a powerful, uncompromising preacher of the gospel, known for his sermonic exhortation and energetic delivery of the gospel. Pastor Frelix is a charismatic and dynamic leader known for his ability to usher in the spirit of God through his transparent style of praise and worship. His teaching style focuses on making complex biblical truths easy to understand and applicable to daily living.

God has blessed Pastor Frelix to share his life with his wife, First Lady Dr. Tya Frelix. They are the proud parents of two adult children: Brian Cameron and Kimberly Faith. The Rev. Dr. and Dr. Tya recently welcomed their new addition, baby Violet Angel Frelix.