About Us

As Macedonia continued to organize and grow, Rev. C.D. Polk was selected to serve as the church's first pastor.

The young congregation initially met in homes while praying and working toward a permanent place of worship.

In 1939, those prayers were answered when Macedonia purchased its first building, a converted military-frame structure located at Kelly Air Force Base.

That building became more than a physical structure. It represented the determination of a congregation committed to creating a permanent spiritual home.

The Move to Macedonia's Present Community

World War II brought significant change to San Antonio and to the area surrounding Kelly Air Force Base. As the military installation required additional space for training and personnel, Macedonia relocated.

The congregation eventually established itself in the community that would become its longtime home.

Through relocation and transition, the church's purpose remained unchanged: worship God, proclaim the Gospel, care for people, and build disciples.

Macedonia's history has been shaped by faithful pastors and ministry leaders who answered the call to serve the congregation during different seasons.

Following Rev. Polk's departure for Greenville, Texas, Rev. W.C. Salons became pastor. He was followed by Rev. L.Z. Walker, who served for two years.

Later, Rev. Lawson, assisted by Rev. Prince, provided leadership until the congregation called Rev. L.C.D. Jefferson.

Rev. Jefferson served for approximately one year before Rev. Elmo Christian, an associate minister and son of Macedonia, served as pastor.

Each leader helped carry Macedonia's ministry forward, preparing the congregation for its next chapter.

In October 1965, Macedonia called Rev. Roland Franklin as pastor.

For nearly two decades, Pastor Franklin faithfully shepherded the congregation, helping Macedonia grow spiritually and strengthening its foundation for future generations.

He continued serving until his passing in June 1985.

His legacy remains part of Macedonia's story, including the later establishment of the Roland and Adolph Franklin Scholarship Fund, created to assist Macedonia students pursuing higher education.

On December 29, 1985, Rev. Jerry William Dailey officially assumed the pastorate of Macedonia Baptist Church.

Pastor Dailey came to San Antonio after serving churches in Pennsylvania and Fort Worth, Texas. His arrival marked the beginning of an extraordinary period of ministry, growth, discipleship, community engagement, and organizational development.

Under his leadership, Macedonia embraced a defining vision:

“A Church with an Exciting Ministry Where Love is Intentional and Discipleship is Our Goal.”

Those words became much more than a motto.
They became a philosophy of ministry.

As Macedonia continued to grow, so did the need for space.

In 1995, the church completed a major sanctuary renovation, expanding seating capacity to more than 500 worshipers.

Yet the significance of the renovation was greater than the number of seats.

It represented a congregation preparing itself for continued growth and ministry.

Macedonia was making room for the people God was sending.

One of the defining characteristics of Macedonia under Pastor Dailey has been an intentional commitment to Christian education and discipleship.

Bible study, discipleship training, spiritual-gifts development, Fulfillment Hour, and other educational ministries were designed not simply to create church attendance, but to develop mature followers of Christ.

That emphasis remains visible today through Christian education opportunities for multiple generations, with the stated goal of helping believers grow spiritually and fulfill Christ's Great Commission through evangelism, discipleship, fellowship, worship, and ministry.

At Macedonia, discipleship is not simply something we teach.
It is who we are.

Macedonia's ministry has never been confined to Sunday worship.

The church's calling has consistently extended into the surrounding community through ministries addressing both spiritual and practical needs.

Under Pastor Dailey's leadership, that commitment expanded through initiatives including food assistance, ministry to people experiencing homelessness, literacy support for elementary students, nursing-home outreach, restorative justice ministry, scholarships, and other community programs.

In 2002, that commitment took another major step forward with the incorporation and nonprofit recognition of the Macedonia Community Development Corporation.

Today, Macedonia continues reaching beyond its walls. Its Good Samaritan ministry, for example, provides recurring food distribution and opportunities for members and community volunteers to serve their neighbors.

We believe the church should be visible wherever people are hurting, hungry, searching, growing, or in need of hope.

As Macedonia's ministries expanded, so did the need for strong organizational leadership.

In 2005, Pastor Dailey established a Board of Directors/Leadership Council to assist with the administration and stewardship of church life.

This reflected an important principle in Macedonia's development:

Spiritual growth requires faithful stewardship.

Leadership structures continued to evolve so that the church could effectively minister to a growing congregation while remaining focused on its spiritual mission.

As Macedonia grew larger, maintaining meaningful relationships became increasingly important.

The church's Tribal Ministry, developed through Pastor Dailey's vision and patterned after the twelve tribes of Israel, created smaller communities within the larger congregation. Members and families are connected to tribes based on birth month, providing another avenue for fellowship, accountability, relationship building, and care.

This reflects something Macedonia has believed throughout its history:

A growing church must still feel like family.

Macedonia's story is not only about honoring those who came before us.

It is also about preparing those who will come after us.

Children and youth are encouraged to understand the Gospel, develop their relationship with Christ, discover their gifts, worship, serve, and participate in community outreach. Macedonia's Children's Ministry describes its mission as helping young people not only understand the Gospel but learn how to apply God's Word to their lives.

From children and teenagers to young adults and families, Macedonia remains committed to developing the next generation of disciples, servants, and leaders.

Pastor Jerry William Dailey's ministry has extended well beyond Macedonia.

Across decades of service, he has held leadership and service roles within Baptist organizations, civic organizations, community initiatives, and ministries at the local, state, and national levels. His service has included leadership within the Guadalupe Baptist District Association, San Antonio Baptist Association, Baptist General Convention of Texas, National Baptist Convention of America, and numerous community organizations.

Yet the heart of that leadership has remained centered at Macedonia:

preaching the Gospel, developing disciples, strengthening families, serving the community, and preparing others to lead.

Macedonia's story began with five believers.

What followed was not simply the growth of an institution.
It was the development of a ministry.

Generations have worshiped here.
Children have grown into adults here.
Ministers and leaders have been developed here.
Families have celebrated life's greatest moments here and found support during its most difficult ones.

People have been fed.
Students have been encouraged.
Communities have been served.

Most importantly, the Gospel of Jesus Christ has continued to be proclaimed.

Today, Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church remains committed to loving people, bringing hope, and impacting the community through the good news of Jesus Christ.