We rejoice that Santiago Martinez was affirmed as our Associate Pastor of Hispanic Ministries with a vote of 99.45% approval.
Santiago Martínez Leal was born in Mexico City, and he was saved by the grace of God at the age of 18. He married his wife Jennifer in 2001, and they have four daughters: Abby, Ellie, Natalie, and Rebecca - who went to heaven to be with the Lord in 2016. Santiago and his family have been attending Calvary Bible Church since 2010. Santiago served as a youth leader and preached the Word of God in Mexico for ten years before he and Jennifer moved to the United States.
He was called by the grace of God to start a Hispanic bible study group and preach the gospel of Jesus Christ to the immigrant community around the Edison neighborhood of Kalamazoo. Over the last eight years God has established a Hispanic ministry at Calvary Bible Church – Leon de Juda. Prior to his call as an Associate Pastor, Santiago led this ministry as our Director of Hispanic Ministries. He is currently enrolled online at the Expositors Seminary in a program that equips pastors already ministering in the field to better serve their local churches.
Please join us, Sunday Nov 10th for an Ordination Service to recognize Pastor Santiago. The service will include Pastor Jeff and Pastor Santiago sharing from Word, a time in prayer for Pastor Santiago and communion, led by Pastor Santiago.