Life & Work with Quentin Michael Dickerson of Antioch

Today we’d like to introduce you to Quentin Michael Dickerson. Them and their team share their story with us below:

Pastor Quentin Michael Dickerson or, a native of Elyria, Ohio, was born to parents Gary and Pricilla Dickerson. He is the eldest of four children and a graduate of Elyria High School. Born and raised in a small, family-centered town, Pastor Q has an innate passion for helping people. He is invested in serving others and uses his pastoral and musical gifts to edify and inspire others.

Pastor Q’s ministry first began as a pianist, his role as a musician laid the foundation for a much larger ministry. He is not merely a gifted musician, but an anointed one, whose music supersedes the surface of silvery sounds, breaking barriers, by speaking comfort to the broken, healing to the hurting, liberation to the captives. His unique ability to impart the word of God through music has garnered the interest of the illustrious National Baptist Convention and has afforded him the opportunity to collaborate with other gospel musicians nationwide. His CD, “Welcome to My World” has been heard throughout the world and has even charted numerous times on the smooth jazz charts in the U.K.

While Pastor Q recognized the importance of ministering through music, he also realized that there was more to his calling. He was called to the piano bench, but he was also called to the pulpit. In 2008, he embarked on preaching. In 2009, he was licensed at his home church, Second Baptist Church (Elyria, Ohio) by Dr. Carl P. Small. After settling in Nashville, Pastor Q originally joined the Crystal Fountain Church to serve in the music ministry. He presided over Wednesday night worship services and shortly thereafter, was appointed Dr. Graves’ pastoral assistant. On June 5, 2016, Pastor Q was ordained by Dr. Michael V. Graves.

In 2014, Pastor Q graduated from Welch College (Nashville. TN), double majoring in Biblical Theology and Christian Ministries. He later graduated from Liberty University (Lynchburg. VA) with a Masters of Arts in Christian Leadership in December 2016. Recently, in 2017 he founded his own church. “United Family Fellowship” in Nashville, Tennessee of which he is the lead pastor. The church held its first service on Sunday, February 12th, 2017. Along with the growth of the church, his future plans include creating a non-profit organization to mentor youth through music production and performance.

In addition to pastoring and music Pastor Q recently bought The Bean Bag Coffee and Tea Shop on September 1, 2020, in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic which is Antioch, TN. The Bean Bag offers endless amounts of coffees, teas, and food options for all different pallets.

Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
Fear, self-doubt, and the constant worry of what others thought have been obstacles and challenges for me. Ever since I can remember these three particular items have been something I have had to work through. To be honest, even at the time I type this I still deal with some of these obstacles and challenges every so often. I know that this sounds crazy coming from a pastor and business owner but to be honest I am still human.

With all that being said I face these self obstacles and challenges so I can continue to grow as a person first and then help the community.

Can you tell our readers more about what you do and what you think sets you apart from others?
Pastor, Entrepreneur, Musician

Is there anyone you’d like to thank or give credit to?
I want to first acknowledge God who has given me the ability to do all that I do. Right after God, I would like to acknowledge my parents, siblings, and extended family for all that they do and have done over the years. I would like to acknowledge the wonderful church I get to lead United Family Fellowship, the staff at The Bean Bag. Last but not least, two of my mentors in which I look up to Dr. Michael V. Graves (my pastor), and Chris Woodruff both of which are great businessmen and community leaders within their own outright.

Contact Info:

• Email: [email protected] | [email protected]
• Website: www.unitedfamilyfellowship.org | thebeanbagcoffee.com
• Instagram: @quentinmichael | @unitedfamilyfellowship | @thebeanbagcoffeeshop
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/quentin.dickerson | https://www.facebook.com/UnitedFamilyFellowship | https://www.facebook.com/beanbagcoffeeandtea
• Twitter: @quentinmichaeld | @unitedfamnash
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/qmichaelmusic
• Yelp: https://www.yelp.com/biz/the-bean-bag-nashville

Image Credits
Photos by CLW, Lucid Love Visions, and EXP Imaging