Our Staff
Bro. Matt Warden, Pastor of Children and Youth
Bro. Matthew and his family joined the Macedonian family in November, 2017. He and his wife Nan, have four children, Caroline, Andrew, and Elle, and Tobi-lynn. Bro Matthew gave his life to the Lord when he was seven years old. He surrendered to the call to ministry at the age of 28. He has worked with youth groups since he was 18 years old. He was licensed into the ministry in January of 2016 and was ordained in June of that same year. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Christian Studies with a minor in Pastoral Ministries. He is currently pursuing his Mdiv from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Before accepting a call to full-time vocational ministry, he served in the United States Army as a Military Police for 8 years.
Bro. Manuel Valadez, Hispanic Minister
Bro. Manuel and his wife Darthy, have been faithfully serving the Lord for many years. He was ordained into the Gospel Ministry over half a century ago. Bro. Manuel has faithfully served on the mission field in many countries. Some examples of these countries include Chile, Honduras, and eighteen unique mission trips to Mexico-where he was born. He has faithfully served as a local missionary to the migrant workers, prisons, courts, schools, hospitals, and as an interpreter as needed. He believes that the best evangelism is individual evangelism. Bro. Manuel has officiated weddings, funerals, and ministered in times of sickness and desperation.