Dr.
D. S. L. Madden, Jr. is the anointed Shepherd of
Resurrection Ministries in Atlantic City, New Jersey.
Resurrection Ministries was founded in 2002, by Pastor
Madden through a series of pain, trials and tribulations.
Being fully restored and renewed by our Father, Pastor
Madden's passion is to see every person take their
rightful place as a son or daughter of the Kingdom of God.
His desire is to lead and guide people into a personal
relationship with our Father.
Dr. Madden’s walk as a man of God began in 1981, when he
was licensed by his mentor, Bishop Michael A. Dickerson.
His elevation in ministry continued, when he was ordained
in 1991 by Dr. Horace Guyton and the Ministerial Council
Court of Wilmington, Delaware.
Pastor Madden’s next milestone occurred in 1996, when he
was called as the Pastor of Community Baptist Church in
Atlantic City, New Jersey. Under his leadership, the
membership grew from 100 members to well over 600 members
within six years. Known for his fiery life changing
messages, his soul-stirring prayers, and his dynamic
in-depth teaching, Pastor Madden has brought forth growth
to many people. He has licensed thirty sons and daughters
in the ministry. He brought an energy and excitement to
the church and the surrounding community like never
before. Pastor Madden's thirst for biblical knowledge was
enhanced by Lake Charles Bible College, Lake Charles,
Louisiana, where he received his doctorate degree with a
4.0 grade point average.
Dr. Madden’s gifts and talents are not only in preaching
and teaching; he is a talented musician who plays seven
instruments. He has won awards such as Top Five Pianist in
Pittsburgh, and Best Rearranger Gospel Music, Gospel Music
Award, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He recorded an album
“Jesus Makes Everything Alright”, and in 1998, he recorded
the “Don’t You Give Up” CD. Pastor Madden also wrote, “Get
Right Church, and Let’s Go Home” play, and produced a
gospel program on WDAS AM radio from 2:00am-6:00am.
In spite of the all his blessings and accomplishments in
his life, the center of his heart and the joy of his life
comes from his family. His beautiful and devoted wife of
fourteen years is Evangelist Tammey L. Madden, and their
thirteen year old daughter, Taylor. Added to his blessings
are Jennifer, Devon, Jocelyn and J’naia.
As a visionary, a shepherd, and a son of the Kingdom of
God, Pastor Madden is a blessing to everyone who comes
across his path. “Trust in the Lord with all thine heart;
and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways
acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight" are
the words Pastor Madden lives by.