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 felt the call of God on his life in 1981 after serving 4 years in the United States Air Force. He began as a youth minister but surrendered to preach in 1986. His greatest joy in life is leading people to faith in Christ. He is married to Pauline and they have six children, and several grandchildren. Pastor Bill is a graduate of Luther-Rice Seminary and Bible college.

Missy Chinn

Youth & Children's Director

missy@fbcmadisonville.com

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.