Pastor Michael R. Martin has 40 years of experience in the ministry including serving as pastor and in encouraging people from all walks of life.  He is a 1977 and 1978 graduate of Piedmont Bible College in Winston-Salem, NC with a Bachelor degree in Theology and a Bachelor degree in Christian Education.He has served in many churches through the area in pulpit supply for local pastors as well as served as interim for many churches looking for a pastor.  He also has served in a prison ministry as Chaplin, and served as Chaplin in an assisted living facility. Currently, Pastor Martin is age 69 with his wife, Cheryl, age 68, and they have 5 children and 11 grandchildren. 

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Pastor Martin and his wife, Cheryl, has served at Crusade Baptist Church since May of 2015.  His ministry focuses on expository preaching and Bible teaching.