Calvary Baptist Church Welcomes New Minister

Calvary Baptist Church of Smithville has a new minister.
Michael Martin began his pastoral duties there on Sunday, September 20. He and his family have re-located to Smithville from Alabama.
Martin grew up in Brewton, a small town in south Alabama. After graduating from Auburn University, he earned a Master’s Degree from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary in Wake Forest, North Carolina. He then served two years with the International Mission Board in North Africa. There he met a fellow missionary, Erin, who is the love of his life. Michael and Erin married in 2010. Erin is from Murfreesboro, TN. She graduated from Belmont University, where she studied Early Childhood Education. She currently teaches preschool part-time. They have two children, Katie (3-years) and Titus (1-year).
Michael has served for almost five years as Associate Pastor of Youth and Children at First Baptist Church of East Brewton, AL. Michael’s passions in ministry are preaching God’s Word and seeking to reach others with the gospel. In his free time, Michael enjoys college football, playing sports, being outside, and family time.