About us
This ministry was specifically birthed to support women as they transition through life and face unforeseen circumstances.
We have a saying that: “Life Happens, God Knows, God Upholds.”
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Life happens to all of us, the just and the unjust, whether we are prepared for it or not. We often need support that we never thought we would need. As we find ourselves going from High School to College, from College to Work Life, to being employed to being unemployed, from being healthy to receiving an unhealthy diagnosis, to being Single to Married, to new moms, and unfortunately, sometimes divorced, becoming a single parent, to becoming a blended family, caring for our elderly parents, and even raising or helping to raise our grandchildren, and walking through the empty nest phase of life. Regardless of what stage of life you are in, or what circumstances you face, God has given Ellen Martin Ministries a mission to support you. Our mission statement is:
“Strengthening Faith, supporting needs, demonstrating the heart of God.”
We endeavor to strengthen your faith through supporting you in prayer, encouraging and exhorting you via our monthly Newsletter and bringing forth the Word of God in meetings various times of the year. We are also here as a benevolence ministry to support individual unforeseen living needs, as well as community organizational needs directed toward the care of women and children as the ministry is financially positioned to do so. As we do these two fundamental acts of love, we will be demonstrating the heart of God.
Founder Bio:
Ellen Martin
Founder
Minister Ellen Martin was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan. She grew up on the East Side of Detroit and now fondly considers herself as one of “God’s East Side jewels,” purified by His blood, buffed up by His great grace, and now shining for His Glory!
Minister Martin attended Word of Faith Bible Training Center where she graduated with honors in May, 2001. She is a licensed minister with an evangelical call. Since 1989, Minister Martin has been an active member of Word of Faith International Christian Center. Prior to starting Ellen Martin Ministries, she used her ministry calling to serve the Body of Christ at her home church. A leader in many auxiliaries over the years, including Children’s Ministry, Small Group Home Ministry, Street Outreach Ministry, the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Ministry, and Youth Ministry. For five years, she also mentored and ministered to homeless women between the ages of 18-22 at Agape House, a homeless shelter formally in Southfield, MI. Her growth in ministry leadership has prepared her for this part of her mission.
Minister Martin established Ellen Martin Ministries in 2018, to pray for, support, and bless women as they go through the various transitional stages of life. The vision of the ministry is simply; “Strengthening faith, supporting needs, demonstrating the heart of God.” Prior to formalizing this ministry, Minister Martin hosted a prayer ministry called “Women In Transition,” which she hosted out of her home for over five years. Additionally, she hosts “Facebook Live Friday Night Prayer sessions,” ministers at various events as a guest speaker, and enjoyed the privilege of ministering to her peers at staff devotions while employed at Word of Faith International Christian Center. She is committed to helping women see God’s faithfulness through the “POWER” of prayer as they transition through the many stages and unexpected challenges of life. Minister Martin believes in teaching the Word in a practical manner, recognizing that it is only through our obedience to connect our situation to the Word of God that causes us to prevail in victory!
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Minister Martin holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration from Wayne State University. Prior to being called to full-time ministry, she enjoyed a successful 24-year professional career working in Corporate America.
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Minister Martin resides with her wonderful husband (Sonny) of 20+ years in Farmington Hills, Michigan. They have been blessed with four-God fearing children, and five grandchildren.