First Baptist Church Staff
2026
Bro. Bill Bursztynski
Senior Pastor
brobill@fbcmadisonville.com
Brother Bill was called to be the Senior Pastor in November 2024 after serving eighteen months as our Interim Pastor. Brother Bill has been in the ministry for over forty years, serving as Youth Pastor in two Churches and Senior Pastor in five Churches plus a few interim Pastor positions. He married Pauline Howard in 1982, and they have six children, nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Pastor Bill is a graduate of Luther-Rice Seminary and Bible college.
Missy Chinn
Youth & Children's Director
missy@fbcmadisonville.com
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Rod Ellis
Worship Pastor
r.ellis@fbcmadisonville.com
Rod is our Worship Pastor. With over four decades of experience in diverse church settings in Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Kentucky, Rod brings a wealth of knowledge and passion to his role. He has a track record of leadership development and discipleship, mentoring numerous leaders and equipping them for effective ministry. Rod earned a Doctorate in Worship Studies from the Robert E. Webber Institute for Christian Worship, a Master's degree in Church Music from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, and an undergraduate degree in Vocal Performance from Georgetown College. He and his wife, Jackie, have been married for 39 years and are blessed with two daughters, Catherine and Emily. Among other things, Rod loves UK basketball and football, reading, and writing.