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

Pastor Chuck also has a vision for discipleship, mission, and sharing the Gospel in Spirit and in Truth.  

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