Sunday, September 19, at 2PM.
In-person: 518 N. Franklin Ave., Madison (masks and social distancing required)
Livestreaming options:
- Livestream to Web Page: http://live.firstbaptistmadison.org
- Livestream to YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/eubzz6mr
- Livestream to Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FBCMadison
Questions: Call 608-233-1880
First Baptist Church of Madison continues its 170-year history of building a Christ-centered and socially active community as it installs its new pastor, the Rev. Tim Schaefer, on Sunday, September 19th.
Reflecting on his role as pastor, Rev. Schaefer said, “As Christians, I believe strongly that we are called by God to love unconditionally, to bring healing and wholeness to the world, to practice inclusion and celebrate diversity, and to challenge unjust systems through our mission and social justice work. These are among the many values that First Baptist embodies as a congregation.”
Before starting work at First Baptist in November 2020, Rev. Schaefer served as the Minister to Youth at Royal Lane Baptist Church in Dallas, Texas, where he was ordained in May 2019. Rev. Schaefer earned his Master of Divinity degree with a certificate in sexual and gender justice from Brite Divinity School. As a member of the Royal Lane ministry team, he was actively involved in social justice advocacy before the Texas legislature. He planned and led educational opportunities for the church and the local community on racial justice, human sexuality, suicide prevention, and gun violence. Rev. Schaefer is joined in Madison by his husband, John Duncan.
The installation message will be given by Tim’s father, Rev. Frank Schaefer, pastor, University United Methodist Church, Isla Vista, California. The installation will be led by Rev. Dr. Marie Onwubuariri, Assistant General Secretary for Mission Resource Development, American Baptist Churches USA, with participation by various ministry partners and members of First Baptist Church.
Please join us in-person or via livestream! This service is open to the public.
