Fred served churches in North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Illinois, Kentucky and Michigan during his years of ministry. Fred wrote Sunday School literature for Randall House Publications several years and served in several roles in the denomination. Many people knew him for his beautiful singing voice and while he loved to sing, his first love was preaching and teaching. In 1984 Fred earned a Master of Arts Degree in Pastoral Studies from FWBBC. In 2000 he earned a second Master's degree from this Pensacola Christian Seminary in Bible Exposition.