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

Walter attended Heritage University (formerly International Bible College in Florence, AL) studying religion. Walter graduated from Faulker University with a degree in Business Administration.

After graduating from Parker High School in Birmingham, AL, Walter served his country in the United States Marines.  He is married to Patricia and has 4 children: Walter Jr., Joshua, Tina, & Matthew.