Pastor Frederick E. Howard was appointed to serve as Southside Bethel Baptist Church's Senior Pastor in January of 1997. Prior to that, he served as Associate Minister of Southside Bethel

The attributes that best describe Pastor Howard as a pastor are strong preaching, leadership development and counseling. He has expressed a burning desire to lead a church like Southside Bethel Baptist Church where biblical views are embraced and encouraged, with members who care about the needs of those around them and who want to connect others to the body of Christ. Pastor Howard takes worship and preaching very seriously, spending the first hours of his day focused on Bible study.

Pastor Howard has been happily married since November 23, 1996] to his wife, Lady Carol Howard. They have 3 Children, Lauren Patterson, Justin Howard and Mia Howard