Name: Joshua Russell Martin.

 

Family: Married to Liz Martin, I have a younger brother.

 

Ministry Role: Assistant Youth Pastor, making Jeff and Marcus’ job easier, and occasionally helping Dwight find cool clothes.

 

Regular Order at Favorite Coffee Shop: Hot chocolate, but when I really want to mix it up I go with the white hot chocolate.

 

Favorite Movies: The Classics I watched as a kid growing up in the 80’s; The Goonies, The Sandlot, Field of Dreams, Back to the Future.

 

Things that fascinate me: My wife, Apple products.

 

One thing most people don’t know about me: I was in gymnastics for a few summers as a kid.

 

How long I’ve been in ministry: Since I graduated high school in ’02, but three years in a paid position.

 

Life-changing moment: Mission trip to Monterey Mexico where I felt called to ministry.

 

Favorite book: Spiritual; Celebration of Disciplines by Richard Foster or Practical; Financial Peace by Dave Ramsey.

 

In my spare time: I like to do something active, run, workout…

 

My favorite actor and/or actress: Kyle Chandler (Friday Night Lights Coach).

 

Favorite class in school: Power Volleyball, then any math class.

 

Least favorite food: vegetables, because that’s what my food eats.

 

Most exotic destination: Nicaragua.

 

What makes you laugh? My wife.

 

Least favorite thing to do: Clean the bathroom.

 

Life motto: There is a coupon for everything!

 

My hero: My parents.

 

Favorite music or band: MuteMath.

 

My passion is: Seeing students realize their potential and becoming all that God has created them to be.