Pastor Martin’s ministry began with Maple Ridge Christian Reformed church in the summer of 2001.  A key scripture passage that focuses his gifts and skills is Ephesians 4:3.  “Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.”  These are challenging words for any person living in relationship whether family or church community.  For Pastor Martin peace is not the absence of change, challenge or stress, but the underlying condition of a person or congregation when they face these things.  As a preacher, teacher, coach and mentor Pastor Martin desires to do all he can to make a difference for Christ with every person he meets.  Martin lives in Maple Ridge with his wife Cindy.  They are the proud parents of 3 grown children.