"In the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who will judge the living and the dead, and in view of his appearing and his kingdom, I give you this charge: Preach the Word; be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke and encourage -- with great patience and careful instruction." 2 Timothy 4:1-2

Bro. Walter Hartley Sr., has been the minister at The Church of Christ on the Highway since its inception on August, 2002. He was formerly the assistant minister at the Northwest Church in Huntsville, Al before finally fulfilling a dream to begin a congregation in the Madison area.

Walter attended Hertiage University (formerly International Bible College in Florence, Al) studying religion.

Walter graduated from Parker High School in Birmingham, AL and served his country in the United States Marines. He is married to Sis.Pat Hartley and they have four children (Walter Jr, Joshau, Tina,& Matthew).