OUR HISTORY

Mt. Zion Baptist Church began in 1911 in Madison, Wisconsin, starting as a mission with humble beginnings above a harness shop and led by early pastors and dedicated deacons. Over the decades, the church grew steadily, acquiring property, building a new sanctuary with the help of its members, and expanding ministries to serve both its congregation and the wider community. Mt. Zion has been deeply involved in social justice, education, and community support, honoring civil rights leaders and establishing programs like food pantries, youth ministries, and mental health services. Today, Mt. Zion continues its mission with strong leadership, vibrant worship, and a commitment to faith, family, and community upliftment, carrying forward the legacy of its founders.
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Visit Us

Experiencing the joy of worshipping in person is highly encouraged and truly inspiring. Surround yourself with friendly faces and open arms on Sunday mornings at Mt. Zion Baptist Church (2019 Fisher St. in Madison, WI 53713). Join us every Sunday morning at 10:45AM for an uplifting experience.




SUNDAY WORSHIP                10:45 AM

WEDNESDAY PRAYER              6:00 pm

WEDNESDAY BIBLE STUDY   6:30 pm

CHURCH OFFICE HOURS      Mon-Thurs, 10AM-3PM

our mission

At Mt. Zion, our mission is simple: we love Jesus, we love people, and we want to make a difference.

We’re committed to lifting our community, helping people come to know Christ, and growing together as faithful disciples.

It is our mission is to be a Bible-believing, Christ-centered church, committed to lifting our community, converting sinners to Christ, and creating faithful disciples.

CORE VALUES

At the heart of Mt. Zion are values that guide how we live and love:
Live Our Faith
We walk daily in God’s truth and grace.
Love Our Family
We cherish and care for one another as brothers and sisters in Christ.
Lift Our Community
We serve boldly, meeting needs and making a positive impact wherever God leads us.

Our vision

Our vision is to be a church that looks and feels like the early church in Acts 2—connected, generous, Spirit-filled, and focused on what truly matters.
Everything we do is for God’s glory, and we build our ministry around FIVE things
Worship
Worship is at the heart of everything we do. It’s more than just singing songs—it’s about honoring God with our whole lives. We come together to celebrate His goodness, grow closer to Him, and experience His presence in a way that transforms us.
Discipleship
Discipleship means growing in faith and becoming more like Jesus every day. We walk alongside one another, learning from God’s Word, encouraging each other, and helping everyone take the next step in their spiritual journey.
Evangelism
Evangelism is sharing the hope and love of Jesus with others. We believe everyone deserves to hear the good news, so we’re passionate about reaching out, building relationships, and inviting people into a life-changing relationship with Christ.
Fellowship
Fellowship is about community—building strong, supportive relationships with one another. We gather to encourage, laugh, pray, and grow together as a family, knowing that we’re stronger and happier when we walk life’s journey side by side.
Ministry
Ministry is putting our faith into action by serving others. Whether it’s helping within our church or reaching out to those in need around us, ministry is our way of showing God’s love through hands and feet, meeting practical needs, and making a difference.

Meet YOUR DEACON

Mt. Zion has a team of 14 deacons. Do you know that at least 2 are assigned to each member?
Below are the zip codes for each deacon's zone ministry. We hope you receive a contact from your deacons at least once a month.

Deacon Percy Brown

Zone 1-53713
pbrown@mtzlife.com

Deacon Richard Brown

Zone 1-53713
rbrown@mtzlife.com

Deacon Richard Harris

Zone 1-53713
rharris@mtzlife.com

Deacon Hertis Smith

Zone 1 - 53713
hsmith@mtzlife.com

Deacon Kamal Calloway

Zone 2: 53711
kcalloway@mtzlife.com

Deacon Claude Gilmore

Zone 2: 53711
cgilmore@mtzlife.com

Deacon Dwight McDonald

Zone 3: 53704, 53714, 53716, 53718
dmcdonald@mtzlife.com

Deacon Harry Ogden

Zone 3: 53704, 53714, 53716, 53718
hogdensr@mtzlife.com

Deacon Ruben Anthony

Zone 4: 53717, 53719, 53562, 53593
danthony@mtzlife.com

Deacon Leotha Stanley

Zone 4: 53717, 53719, 53562, 53593
stanley@mtzlife.com

Deacons Gloria Ladson-Billings

Zone 5: 53703, 53715
glbillings@mtzlife.com

Deacon David McCullough

Zone 5: 53703, 53715
dmccullough@mtzlife.com

Deacons Derrick Hicks

Zone 6: 53589, 53034, 53575, 53594, 53523 and all other 53 zip codes outside of the immediate Madison area
dhicks@mtzlife.com

Deacon Francis Obuseh

Zone 6: 53589, 53034, 53575, 53594, 53523 and all other 53 zip codes outside of the immediate Madison area
fobuseh@mtzlife.com

Deacon Becky Peterson

Zone 6: 53589, 53034, 53575, 53594, 53523 and all other 53 zip codes outside of the immediate Madison area
bpeterson@mtzlife.com

Hours

MONDAY - THURSDAY
10AM-3PM