About Us
Biographical & Occupational
Sketch
of Willie Martin


- Born in Hawkinsville, Georgia; July 10, 1952
- Born again at Christian Hill FWB church in Wilcox County, Georgia on April 16, 1972
- Called to preach about a year after salvation
- Attended/Studied at Nielsen’s Computer College 1970-71
- Begin college at Free Will Baptist Bible College (now Welch) in 1973 and received a BA degree in 1978
- Married Dianne Jordan of Conway, South Carolina in 1974. We have 3 boys and 14 grand children
- Pastored: interim in First FWB Myrtle Beach, S.C. 1978
- First full time pastorate Double Branch FWB near Unadilla Georgia 1978-1983
- Second church was Hammock Springs FWB in Donnalsonville, Georgia from 1983-1985
- Third church pastored First Free Will Baptist in Columbus, Georgia June 1985-November 2020.
- Currently (Jan. 2023-?) I pastor Weems Road Free Will Baptist Church in Columbus, Georgia
- Currently the Secretary of the State Christian Education board after serving as chairman for several years
- Member of National Association of Free Will Baptist Historical Commission
Other activities and ministries have included writing some articles published in Contact magazine, writing a few articles for a local newspaper in Donnalsonville, Ga., and a few articles for Georgia State Historical Society.
I also have written a few tracts and plays. Many of my sermons are written and can be obtained in booklet form.
I have spoken on the radio. I have preached in revivals, youth camps, nursing homes, and retirement homes, and a high school in earlier years. I have conducted a few seminars. I have been the Moderator of Twin Cities Association. Currently I teach a class for the Addiction Recovery Program for Valley Rescue Mission in Hamilton, Ga. since about September of 2021.
In the local church I have directed choir, formed men’s trios and quartets, etc., I sing solo, or with others singing a part. I have taught adult Sunday School, I have taught alternate classes in church on Wednesday nights using biblical literature that supports the Bible and enhances our knowledge of the bible. I have taught many ETA (Evangelical Training Association) courses. I have preached in other churches as well.
As a pastor I have been an administrator, I have organized small groups and guided them in various ministries. I have helped churches maintain their church history. I directed many camp sessions and organized youth meetings. I also might be considered an amateur ventriloquist using a puppet in Sunday school assemblies, camp and other occasions. I have organized and directed skits to entertain, etc.
I have been active in all levels of our denomination, attending most of the local, state, and national meetings. I support all the departments of our denomination with prayer, verbal praise, financially giving to missions and other causes that arise.


My wife and I believe in and practice biblical tithing; that is 10 % of our income.
My wife and I own our home. God supplies us with consistent monthly income adequate to live on. We have no debts.
My hobbies and special interest is piano playing; playing hymns, songs and folk music. I like photography and keep albums of the work of the church when possible, I also like family genealogy, nature trails, camping outdoors, some gardening, and grandchildren!
References are easily obtained and numerous if needed.
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