Pastors
CHARLIE MARTIN
CO -PASTOR
Charles William Martin, Jr.
El Dorado, Arkansas – hometown
El Dorado High School – Graduated – 1963
Trinity College of Florida – 1963 – 1967
Degree – 4 years – Biblical Studies
Places of Ministry
First Baptist Church of Tarpon Springs – Music and Youth Director
Curlew Baptist Church – Palm Harbor, FL. – Youth Director – during college
Marrable Hill Chapel – Youth Pastor 1967-1970 – El Dorado, Arkansas
First Baptist Church of Indian Rocks, Largo, Florida – 1971 – Associate Pastor – 1971
Senior Pastor – FBC Indian Rocks – 1972 – 2008
Pastor – Bethel Baptist Church – Vilas, NC – 2008 – 2022
Church Planter – Senior Pastor – New Beginnings Church – Trade, TN 2022 – current
Married – Stephanie – in 1977
Children
Shannon Parow – Magnolia, Texas – husband – Jon – 2 children
Christian Martin – Forney, Texas – wife – Heather – 2 children
Somer Forcella – Arab, Alabama – husband – Jim – 4 children
Samara Ashley – W Jefferson, NC – husband – Steve – 5 children
Colt Martin – Seminole, Florida – wife – Amy – 4 children
Spiritual Journey
Saved at age 8 – led to Jesus by Pastor Sam Shepperson
Called to ministry at age 11 – in a Mission’s Conference
License Date – 1967 – Curlew Baptist Church
Ordination Date – 1971 – Curlew Baptist Church
Spiritual gifts – of Leadership – Wisdom – Evangelism – Pastor – Faith
Goals – To Finish Well – To Encourage the Church – To Serve Jesus!
CHUCK CAMPBELL
CO -PASTOR
Chuck Campbell
Pastor Chuck also has a vision for discipleship, mission, and sharing the Gospel in Spirit and in Truth.
JEFF HOWARD
ASSOCIATE PASTOR OF YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS
Jeff Howard
To passionately teach Biblical truth while building personal relationships to fulfill my call as a pastor
Experience
United States Navy Reserve
Chaplain, Lieutenant JG
Endorsed as missionary by North American Mission Board
Places of Ministry
New Beginnings Church, Associate Pastor, Youth and Young Adults- October 2022 –
Branch Community Church, Lead Pastor – March 2019-October 2022
Florence Baptist Church, Lead Pastor, Greenview Campus – January 2016-March 2019
Greenview Baptist Church, Lead Pastor – June 2012-December 2015
First Baptist Church, Shelbyville, KY, Youth Minister, 6 th grade thru age 25 – August 2007-
November 2010
Harlan Baptist Church, Harlan, KY, Youth Minister 5 th grade thru college age – October 2005- August
2007
Education
Liberty University, Lynchburg, VA – MDiv. In Homiletics 2019
University of the Cumberland’s, Williamsburg, KY – M.A. in Christian Studies 2012
Clear Creek Baptist College Pineville, KY – B.A. in Pastoral Studies 2007
Skills
God has gifted me to preach the word with a relevant, passionate delivery. He allows me to learn quickly and adapt to new environments well. I have the gift of encouragement and use that in all aspects of pastoral work. I am gifted at leading others well using discernment, Biblical principles, and a strong work ethic. I thrive on personal relationships.
Family
My wife, Denise and I have been married 22 years and are blessed with four children. Noah-21, Nathan-18, Naomi-15, and Nora-10