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PastorServe
Nov. 19, 2025
KANSAS CITY, Mo., Nov. 19, 2025 /Standard Newswire/ — PastorServe wholeheartedly endorses the appointment of Rev. Dr. Nicole Massie Martin as Chief Executive Officer of Christianity Today, affirming her as a leader uniquely called for this moment in the life of the Church.
Rev. Dr. Martin is a devoted Christ-follower with a long record of faithful leadership in the Church and Christian nonprofits. She is the founder and Executive Director of Soulfire International Ministries, has served in senior leadership at the American Bible Society and The Park Church, and has taught as a professor of ministry and leadership development. Most recently, she has provided strategic leadership as Chief Operating Officer at Christianity Today. Dr. Martin holds degrees from Vanderbilt University, Princeton Theological Seminary, and Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary.
“Nicole embodies what it means to lead with conviction, humility, and grace,” said Jimmy Dodd, Founder and CEO of PastorServe. “Her leadership is grounded in Scripture, her character reflects Christ, and her heart for the Church is undeniable. We are confident she will lead Christianity Today with wisdom and courage.”
Dr. Martin’s appointment is more than a leadership transition. It stands as a powerful statement of faithful, Gospel-centered leadership for the Church today. Her life and ministry consistently point people to Jesus Christ, and her example has encouraged pastors, leaders, and believers across the nation and beyond. She leads with both strength and compassion, demonstrating that biblical conviction and Christlike humility are not at odds but inseparable marks of a true servant-leader.
“In an age of confusion and division, Nicole Martin points us back to Christ,” added Dodd. “Her appointment is not only a significant moment for Christianity Today but also a gift to the wider Body of Christ. In a cultural moment where faithful leadership is vital, PastorServe celebrates Nicole’s appointment as a demonstration of God’s care and guidance for the global Church.”
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