Rev. Chad Mugrage, Interim Pastor
Rev. Chad Mugrage grew up in Williamstown and graduated from Williamstown High School in 1992. He earned a degree in Elementary Education from West Virginia University at Parkersburg and later received his Master of Divinity from Palmer Theological Seminary.
Throughout his ministry, Chad has served First Baptist Church of Marietta, Baptist Temple in Parkersburg, and Lubeck Community Baptist Church. He has also served as president of the West Virginia Baptist Convention Board and has a passion for strengthening churches throughout the Mid-Ohio Valley.
As interim pastor of First Baptist Church of Parkersburg, Chad is helping provide leadership, continuity, and pastoral care during this important season of transition. He also serves as a consultant with Renew Transformational Strategies. His experience in church revitalization, leadership development, conflict resolution, and creating mission and vision will be a valuable resource as he works alongside our congregation to strengthen our ministries, encourage spiritual growth, and prepare our church for the next pastor God calls to serve with us.
Chad and his wife, Linda, have been married for 27 years and live in Williamstown. Linda grew up in Vienna and is a graduate of Parkersburg High School. Together, they share a heart for ministry rooted in a simple mission: “Loving God, Loving Others, Serving Both.”
