Pastor Madden received a phone call at a pivotal time in ministry.Pastor Burt simply told Pastor Madden, “You are waiting on God, and God is waiting on you.”
Pastor Madden called upon a few prayer warriors to begin praying for the healing and restoration of God’s people.After three prayer meetings, God answered the prayers of His people and the ministry’s first service was held at Mikal’s Funeral Home in Atlantic City, NJ in November 2002.
As God added to the ministry, services moved from Mikal’s Funeral Home to the Quality Inn of Atlantic City, and then to the Comfort Inn in December 2002,Again, the people remained faithful and on March 2, 2003, He blessed Resurrection Ministries with a permanent address location at 1322 S. Pacific Avenue in Atlantic City, New Jersey
Another stumbling block was placed in the path of the ministry when Pastor Madden was removed from the presence of the people.But, the people had a mind to continue to uplift the name of Jesus.They remained “locked-in-love” and by faith, the Word of God continued to go forth.
When God saw fit to return Pastor Madden to the fold, Resurrection Ministries was set apart on May 23, 2004, with a spirit filled service under the anointing of Pastor Chad Hinson from New Strength Gospel Church in Camden, New Jersey.
Shortly after the Installation Services, the ministries beloved, Deaconess Barbara McLaughlin was called home to be with the Lord.The phrase “locked in love” was coined by Deaconess McLaughlin and the congregation pulled together, locking in love, to give her the homegoing services that she was deserving of.
On March 2005, God yet again showed his awesomeness, and the ministry was moved from 1322 S. Pacific Avenue to Lighthouse Plaza, 300 Atlantic Avenue, Atlantic City, New Jersey.
For four (4) years, Resurrection Ministries remained at Lighthouse Plaza faithfully and diligently saving the Lord and His people.Once again, His loving kindness was bestowed upon His children, when He saw it fit to move them to a larger edifice.In July of 2009, Resurrection Ministries moved to St. Andrew Church in Atlantic City, New Jersey.
This exciting blessing allowed for the church to grow spiritually and numerically.Since being at St. Andrew’s Church, worship services have been added, including M.A.N.N.A. (Ministry At Night Now Available) on Wednesday nights.The expansion of the Christian Education Ministry for both children and adults, and so much more.
Staying humble in the blessing given to Resurrection Ministries, Pastor Madden through the Holy Spirit, introduced the philosophy of Resurrection Ministries, “Loving God, Loving Others, Serving the Church and the World” taken from 2 Corinthians 5:18-20.This foundation motives, drives, and keeps the focus of Resurrection Ministries. TO GOD BE GLORY!!
