Madison Free Will Baptist Church — Church Directory

Quick Facts

Pastor — the shepherd God holds accountable Paul Harrison

Founded Not listed on website

Denomination Free Will Baptist

Service Times Sunday School 9:30 AM; Morning Worship 10:30 AM; Wednesday programs 6:30 PM (adults, youth, children)

Men's Ministry No

Kids Ministry Yes

Website www.madisonchurch.us

10-Point Theological Scorecard

Christology

Is Jesus the only way? (John 14:6)

Trinitarian, FWB Treatise.

Strong

Scripture

Inerrancy affirmed? Final authority?

Inerrant Scripture per FWB Treatise.

Strong

Men's Discipleship

Intentional formation for men?

Standard structure.

Strong

Soteriology

Faith alone? How is salvation presented?

Arminian (FWB distinctive). Yellow flag.

Caution

Gender / Biblical Design

Biblical manhood and womanhood by God's design — patriarchal, complementarian, egalitarian, or affirming gender ideology?

Complementarian — male-only pastorate.

FWB male-only ordained pastor per FWB Treatise + Scripture.

Strong

Leadership Structure

Male elders/pastors? Accountability?

Senior Pastor Paul Harrison since 2015; previously 22 yrs at Cross Timbers FWB Nashville TN; 17 yrs adjunct professor at Welch College (church history, Greek). High-credentialed FWB leader.

Strong

Preaching Style

Expository or topical/therapeutic?

Expository emphasis with academic depth (Welch College Greek/church history).

Strong

Mission Clarity

Great Commission central?

NAFWB cooperative missions.

Strong

Cultural Alignment

DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?

Mainstream conservative evangelical, Huntsville suburb.

Strong

Accountability Structure

Denominational home, elder plurality, or external network — is the pastor answerable to anyone?

NAFWB / Alabama State Association of FWB.

Strong

Assessment

Madison FWB is a notable congregation — Sr. Pastor Paul Harrison combines 22+ yrs at Cross Timbers FWB Nashville, 17 yrs as Welch College adjunct in church history and Greek, and now leads in the Huntsville metro since 2015. High-credentialed, academically-grounded FWB ministry.

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MOOP Engagement Tracker

How this church was personally verified by the MOOP directory team:

✓ Researched church website

Sources & Evidence

Enrichment Notes

Pastor Paul Harrison verified via web search; pastor since 2015. Welch College adjunct (church history, Greek). Address 5295 Wall Triana Hwy Madison AL 35758 verified.

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[1] Live source madisonchurch.us
[2] Live source madisonchurch.us/staff

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