About us.

We are a church ready to welcome you no matter where you are on your spiritual journey. We are engaged in building bridges and removing walls. So we invite you to find a home for your soul among us as together we learn how best to follow Jesus.

Established in 1841.

Our church began as mission to promote the idea that God's love is accessible to all. Originally called Madison Missionary Baptist Church our attitude has remained the same. We highly value the work of the Gospel that reaches out and includes all people. We value an educated clergy and endeavor to follow Jesus in all we do.

Your kind Church

This is a church for everyone. From music ministry to ways we join together to help our neighbors, there is a meaningful place for you to serve. We want you to come among us and find a spiritual home. We are really much like a family that works together to love people into a strong and healthy relationship with God.   ​

Our Pastoral Team

Chuck McGathy
Pastor

Rev. Dr. Chuck McGathy has been the pastor since 2006. He came to Madison after serving 23 years as a Navy chaplain. Dr. McGathy has advanced degrees in Theology, Communications, and has studied extensively in both history and classical studies.  His post graduate studies were done through Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, The Naval War College, and Houston Graduate School of Theology.

Jan Walsh
Associate Pastor

Rev. Jan Walsh has served as Associate Pastor of FBC of Madison since 2013. Jan was ordained to the Gospel Ministry in February 2013 and graduated from Hood Theological Seminary in May 2015 with a Masters of Divinity degree.  She has 51 hours of studies in mental health counseling, a unit of Clinical Pastoral Education and a degree in elementary education.
Jan has taught elementary school for 25 years but her real calling and vocation is proclaiming the Good News of Jesus Christ to all.

Marcia McQueen
Pastor for Spiritual Formation 

Rev. Marcia McQueen, having retired from careers in education, denominational consulting and healthcare chaplaincy, is serving as Spiritual Formation Minister.  After serving as interim pastor here in 2006, she joined this faith community in 2008 and has served in several volunteer capacities through those years. 
Marcia has a liberal arts degree in early childhood education, a Masters of Divinity with a Christian education concentration and a Clinical Chaplaincy Residency.

We're Here for You 24/7

You are important to us. We believe that God has called us to be your servants as together we discover the liberation of the good news of our Lord. So please call upon us to help you in your spiritual quest.