Meet Vance Martin

Full name: Vance Ray Martin

Nick Name: Vancy Pancy

My mom called me: Bance

My family: Married Andrea, an amazingly hot, wonderful woman who completes me in 2004. We have a daughter Emma, who I just can’t get enough of.

Ministry Role: Epic Kids Pastor

Regular order at Starbucks: Tall Mocha Frap no Whip

Favorite movie: The Bourne series, Lord of the Rings, The Recruit, All Bond Films

Life motto: It’s not gonna be you (Vance), it’s gonna be me (God).

Favorite scripture: Jeremiah 29:11

People who inspire me are: My Dad (Ray), My Wife, Jim Wideman

People I would like to meet: Emmitt Smith, Ronald Reagan (I know he’s dead), Donald Trump

One thing that most people don't know about me: I’m shy, but I have to live with it

Been in ministry: All my life. I’m a fourth generation pastor. 8 years full-time.

Music that moves me: Rock, Country

Favorite singer or band: Coldplay

Peeves: Things not being cut straight (flyers and such) and when people follow me in my car and I can’t see them in my mirror.

Life-changing moments When I was called into ministry and when Emma was born.

Hidden talent I can ride a unicycle and win any burping contest.

Fears: Failure

Favorite book: An Unstoppable Force, Erwin McManus

Quirks I don’t know, but feel free to point and laugh when you see them in me.

In my spare time I... Play Madden… I’m about to win the Super Bowl (much to my wife’s distain)

What makes you laugh? Sarcasm

What is weird about you? Everything

The most exotic place you've even been to: Oahu, Hawaii 

My hero: My Dad

Least favorite thing to do: Write stuff... I can’t spell worth a flip