Verse of the Year:
"For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek."
Romans 1:16
Meet The Leadership Team
"The elders who direct the affairs of the church well are worthy of double honor, especially those whose work is preaching and teaching."
1 Timothy 5:17
Jim Fennell
Deacon Chairman | Minister of Music
How I came to Madera Baptist Church:
My wife and I were led to MBC in 2018 after living in Gilroy for 19 years. We wanted to be closer to relatives living in Fresno. A search of churches in Madera led us to MBC, and after our first visit, we knew the Lord was directing us to become part of this fellowship.
My favorite thing about MBC:
While I have many favorite things about MBC, number one has to be the fact that the gospel is preached without compromise, and believers are continually encouraged to “grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ,” as 2 Peter 3:18 instructs.
Favorite Bible verse:
“In Christ we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of His grace.” Ephesians 1:7
Jim Vigar
Deacon | Treasurer | Visitation Pastor
How I came to Madera Baptist Church:
My family attended Madera Baptist when I moved out due to the solid adherence to The Word of God.
My favorite thing about MBC:
I absolutely love our Pastor, the obedient delivery of God's Word, and the beautiful people that I am honored to fellowship with every Sunday and Wednesday.
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Favorite Bible Verse:
"Let your moderation be known unto all men. The Lord is at hand. Be careful for nothing; but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passes all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. Finally, bretheren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoevecr things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things."
Phillipians 4:5-8
Tim McKown
Deacon | Secretary
How I came to Madera Baptist Church:
I came to Madera Baptist Church because Pastor [Peter] expressed an interest to pray for me and counsel me at the worst time of my life when no one else would.
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My favorite thing about MBC:
My favorite thing about the church is the people who attend. This is the most loving church I have ever seen. ​
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Favorite Bible Verse:
"Most assuredly, I say to you, he who hears my word and believes in Him who sent Me has everlasting life, and shall not come into judgement, but has passed from death into life." John 5:24
Ruben Castro
Deacon | Property + Grounds
How I came to Madera Baptist Church:
My wife and I first came to Madera Baptist Church because we wanted a small church that we could be involved in as much as possible and that was close to home.
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My favorite thing about MBC:
The pastor preaches straight from the Bible, the people are friendly and loving, and the food at the potlucks is amazing!​
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Favorite Bible Verse:
"My little children, I am writing these things to you so that you may not sin. But if anyone does sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous."
1 John 2:1
