Eddie Martin
DOWNSVILLE,LA
Summary
Currently member of Cedar Crest Baptist Church and D-Life Teacher. From summer of 2024 till May 2025 led Wednesday night Bible studies at Mount Ararat Baptist Church while they were without a Pastor. Passionate about fostering spiritual growth through Bible study and sermons. Mission oriented with a desire to fulfill Christ's commission to bring people into the Kingdom of God. Concerned and willing to help churches that are struggling to survive in a chaotic world. Still enjoy crafting knives on a limited basis for those who enjoy the functionality and beauty of a cutting tool. It is a great way to reach people on a global scale.
Overview
49
49
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Owner
Self Employed Craftsman
04.2004 - Current
- Developed and implemented business strategies to build a reputable hand crafted knife business.
- Along with my son developed designs and skills to build products that would serve military, tactical, survival and collectors interests well.
- Managed day-to-day operations, ensuring smooth workflow and service delivery.
- Engaged with customers to build relationships and gather feedback for improvement.
- Created internet marketing techniques to market to a global audience.
- Motive for starting the business was to provide for family and serve in whatever capacity the local church where we attended needed.
Church Planter
Louisiana Baptist Convention
03.2003 - 04.2004
- Developed community outreach programs to foster engagement and support for new church members.
- Coordinated volunteer recruitment and training initiatives to enhance church activities and services.
- Implemented strategic planning sessions to define vision, mission, and objectives for church growth.
- Oversaw budget management, ensuring resource allocation aligned with operational goals and community needs.
Pastor
Dunn Baptist Church
04.2000 - 03.2003
- Delivered engaging sermons to enhance spiritual growth and community engagement.
- Led weekly Bible study sessions, fostering deeper understanding of scripture among congregants.
- Developed outreach programs addressing local community needs and promoting church involvement.
- Mentored junior staff and volunteers, cultivating leadership skills and enhancing team performance.
Pastor
Mount Ararat Baptist Church
05.1998 - 03.2000
- Implemented strategic planning initiatives to align church goals with community service efforts.
- Organized and facilitated events, strengthening relationships within the congregation and surrounding communities.
- Provided pastoral care, offering counseling services to individuals facing personal challenges or crises.
- Provided pastoral care to individuals in need, offering counseling, guidance, and support during difficult times.
- Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms, and nursing home services.
- Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons, and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
Student / Interim Pastor
The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
08.1995 - 06.1998
- Studied and obtained associate degree at Boyce Bible School on SBTS campus.
- Studied and obtained Bachelor degree from Campbellsville University classes on SBTS campus.
- Worked as interim pastor at Caneyville Baptist Church one year.
- Worked with Tony Hough of Kentucky Baptist Convention at Franklin Street Baptist Church
- Worked at SBTS Boyce Centennial Library in book bindery.
Pastor
Rangerville Baptist Church
01.1990 - 06.1995
- Provided pastoral care, offering counseling services to individuals facing personal challenges or crises.
- Developed sermons and Bible studies directed at spiritual growth and edification.
- Led Vacation Bible Schools for large groups of children from local communities.
- Worked with school personnel to deter teen pregnancy at local high school.
- Got James Dopson to come and speak to local political leaders and school administration.
- Worked with First Baptist San Benito to start a Hispanic congregation at the Rio Grande River crossing.
Business Owner
Self
05.1976 - 05.1995
- Operated a Marina in Port Isabel, TX
- Captain of a fishing charter business
- Leased and operated a campground store at Outdoor Resorts
Education
Bachelor of Science - Misnistry
Campbellsville University
Campbellsville, KY06-1998
Associate of Science - Ministry
Boyce Bible School
Louisville, KY06-1996
Oak Ridge High School
Oak Ridge, LA06-1964
Skills
- Preaching
- Teaching
- Pastoral counseling
- Pastoral care
- Mission-oriented
- Sermon preparation
- Prayer leadership
- Disciple-making
- Discipleship training
- Spiritual guidance
- Shepherding
- Biblically based
Timeline
Business Owner
Self Employed Craftsman
04.2004 - Current
Church Planter
Louisiana Baptist Convention
03.2003 - 04.2004
Pastor
Dunn Baptist Church
04.2000 - 03.2003
Pastor
Mount Ararat Baptist Church
05.1998 - 03.2000
Student / Interim Pastor
The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
08.1995 - 06.1998
Pastor
Rangerville Baptist Church
01.1990 - 06.1995
Business Owner
Self
05.1976 - 05.1995
Bachelor of Science - Misnistry
Campbellsville University
Associate of Science - Ministry
Boyce Bible School
Oak Ridge High School
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