Jonathan Martin

Word of Grace Baptist Church, North Carolina
Military Chaplaincy
Taylorsville North Carolina
Word of Grace Baptist Church
February 26
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About My Family

My lovely wife, Danielle, our five sons—Joshua, Stephen, Benjamin, Samuel and Joseph—and I reside in the small town of Taylorsville settled in the foothills of western North Carolina. We enjoy the slow-paced atmosphere and tight-knit community. The boys enjoy church activities, sports and playing music.

Danielle homeschools the children, helps facilitate women’s Bible studies and plays the guitar. I serve alongside leadership in the local church, work a secular job in an outpatient physical therapy clinic and serve as a chaplain in the North Carolina National Guard (NCNG).

About My Ministry

I serve the local church as a church planting partner working alongside the elders to develop disciple-making disciples. My primary endeavors in this role are preaching, teaching, leading men’s Bible study, leading short-term mission trips and cultivating partnerships with like-minded local churches.

Additionally, I serve as a chaplain in the NCNG where I conduct services, lead Bible studies, provide biblical counseling and perform the administrative duties of a Captain.

SBC Chaplaincy

Chaplaincy is a vital frontline ministry and extension of the local church. Chaplains reach the lost among the thousands of men and women in the U.S. Armed Forces, correctional facilities, healthcare settings, public safety, disaster relief sites and corporate environments. SBC Chaplains care for the broken, offer hope to the hopeless and advance the gospel of Jesus Christ in hard to reach places.
The qualifications expected of a Southern Baptist applying for endorsement as a chaplain are established by the using agency and the Chaplains Commission, SBC. These qualification requirements vary according to the type of chaplaincy involved but all are expected to meet a high level of ministerial competence.

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