Steven Martin – First United Methodist Church of Oak Ridge

Author: Steven Martin

Rev. Steven D. Martin has served United Methodist Churches as pastor for twenty years and is a graduate of Candler School of Theology. He is currently the Executive Director of the Lakelands Institute, an organization providing e-learning resources for pastors and church professionals. He brings his expertise in theology, the intersection of faith and politics, and media production to bear upon today’s most challenging problems. He has produced several films for public television, including “Muslims in Appalachia,” “Islam in America After September 11th,” “Theologians Under Hitler,” “God With US: Baptism and the Jews in the Third Reich,” “Elisabeth of Berlin,” and most recently, “Islam in America: The Christian Truth.” His writing has appeared in America’s top national media outlets including the Washington Post and USA Today. Steven has served as the Director of Communications and Development for the National Council of Churches in Washington, DC. He speaks frequently at churches, seminaries, and conventions across the US. In 2007 Rev. Martin was honored at the US Holocaust Memorial Museum for his work with “Theologians Under Hitler.” Steven worked with the Obama Administration on an important policy and social media campaign, “Know Your Neighbor,” aimed at reducing religious-based bigotry in the US. Steven serves as the secretary of the Board of Governors for the Dietrich Bonhoeffer Institute, the advisory board for Shoulder-to-Shoulder, and is a member of the National Press Club.

Devotions

Lectio Divina for Advent 2021: November 28, 2021

BySteven Martin November 29, 2021November 29, 2021

Isaiah 9:6-7: For a child has been born for us, a son given to us; authority rests upon his

Morning Coffee

Morning Coffee: Giving Thanks

BySteven Martin November 27, 2021

Gratitude is an intentional, daily decision. It is at the core of what it means to be a follower of

Live

Contemporary Worship: November 28, 2021

BySteven Martin November 24, 2021November 28, 2021

Sermon: Change is ComingScripture: Luke 21:25-36Sermon: Rev. Mark FlynnWorship Leader: Jeff Kile

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Traditional Worship: First Sunday in Advent

BySteven Martin November 24, 2021November 28, 2021

Sermon: Change is ComingScripture: Luke 21:25-36 WORSHIP LEADERSPreacher: Rev. Mark Flynn, Lead PastorMusic: Josh Sumter, Music Associate & Organist; Parish Adult

News

Christmas Shoppe Is Just Around The Corner

BySteven Martin November 24, 2021November 24, 2021

On Saturday, December 18, our church family will continue a long tradition of loving generosity by hosting our annual Christmas Shoppe. Our goal is to provide 60 struggling families in our community food and paper product baskets, as well as requested clothing and toys for their children. Referrals from area agencies are rolling in—just in…

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Important COVID Protocol Changes Announced

BySteven Martin November 23, 2021November 23, 2021

Since vaccinations are now available for children ages 5-11, our Church Council voted last week via email to make a series of tiered changes to our COVID protocols. First, limitations on the number of people who are allowed to attend worship services and other events will be dropped for after Sunday, December 5 in time…