Our Pastor & His Family
In 1977, at the age of 15, the Lord called me to preach while attending special meetings at the
Church where my father was the Pastor. After graduating from High School, I began studying under
my father at Calvary Baptist Church in Jefferson, Wisconsin. Not too far into my studies there,
my 19 year old rebellion took hold and I decided the United States Army looked better than the Lord's Army.
Over the next few years, God taught me that "the gifts and calling of God are without repentance".
He wasn't going to let me ruin my life by my selfishness, but wanted me to work for Him changing the lives
of others. Upon finishing my Military Service, I returned to study with my father and then had the privilege
to work and train at
Appleton Baptist Temple
in Appleton, Wisconsin for 11 years. My first Pastorate was in Grand Island, Nebraska and I've been the
Pastor at Madison Baptist Church since 1999. Praise the Lord, for His mercy endureth forever!
~ Pastor Fred Weiss
At the age of five I asked the Lord to forgive my sin and come into my heart. As I grew into my teens, serious doubts about my salvation began to rise and continued to trouble me for many years. I realized salvation was all about what God had done for me. I had not earned it and I certainly could not keep it. However, one can not serve two masters and that was exactly what I was trying to do. My sin and worldly lifestyle kept me defeated until I wholly rededicated my heart and life to the Lord. As I began to live my life for the Lord, the doubts completely disappeared and the victories were won in my heart. I am humbled to serve the Lord in the ministry here at Madison Baptist Church. It is a privilege and honor to be a helpmeet to my husband and fulfill the purpose God has for me. (I Corinthians 1:27-31)
~ Mary Weiss