Favorite Book(s): Lord of the Rings Trilogy, The Shack, This Present Darkness

Favorite Childhood Possession: Any basketball I could get my hands on.

Favorite TV Show: Hart of Dixie and Blue Bloods

Favorite Movie: Marvel – The Avengers

If you had to eat one food at every meal going forward, what would it be?: Pizza hands down!

Movie or TV title that best describes your life: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly

How do you like your coffee? Venti Mocha Frappuccino with Almond Milk, 5 pumps, and no whip 

A little more about Marty: 

Marty grew up in central Illinois, graduated from Richwoods HS and earned a B.S. in Civil Engineering at SIU-C in May 1993. Shortly thereafter, he became involved in a college ministry in Peoria where he committed his life to Christ, was baptized and met his wonderful wife. Marty served as a youth/small group ministry intern in the inner city of Chicago in 1996-97. It was through this experience Marty’s calling to be a pastor was affirmed. Marty joined Richwoods staff in May of 2000 as an associate pastor overseeing student and small group ministries. He completed his M.A. from Lincoln Christian Seminary and was ordained at Richwoods in 2003. Marty currently serves as the Pastor of Spiritual Formation and Care. He loves leading retreats and acting as the chaplain/spiritual director for the staff and church.  Away from church, Marty’s interests are sports, exercise classes and all around health and fitness! He enjoys reading books and watching movies that stir the soul. He looks for any opportunity to break bread, hang out and have fun connecting with others. He loves playing sports with his four active boys and connecting with his wife, Kathy, at their favorite quiet places and restaurants.