Tom Madden

Thomas A. Madden serves the Church of God as Secretary General. He is a fourth-generation minister who grew up in a pastor’s home in South Carolina. After graduation from Lee College (University), Bishop Madden earned a degree from the Pentecostal Theological Seminary.

While serving as Youth Pastor of North Cleveland Church of God, Bishop Madden birthed what is now known as Winterfest. His love for youth would become the focal point and passion of his ministry. This would eventually lead his ministry into appointments as state Youth and Discipleship directors. The Maddens have served the Church of God in the Great Lakes region, Indiana, and back to the International Offices, where he served as Youth Ministries Coordinator. In 2004, he was elected to the position of Assistant International Director of Youth and Discipleship and then International Director, where he served from 2008-2012. 

In 2012, the Maddens were appointed Administrative Bishop of the Delmarva-DC region where they ministered for four years. In 2016, they moved to serve as the Administrative Bishop of North Georgia until his election as Secretary General in 2024. Bishop Madden was also honored by his peers when elected to the Council of Eighteen, where he served from 2016 to 2022. 

Bishop Madden is married to his childhood sweetheart Charla, who is a graduate of Lee University with an M.A in elementary education from Tusculum College. She has been an integral part of their ministry team. They have two children and five grandchildren.