Rev. Dr. William Seth Martin is the Senior Pastor - Elect of Lake Providence Baptist Church in Nashville, Tennessee. He previously served as a pastor at Sanctuary Covenant Church and is the Founding Pastor of The Brook Community Church.

Dr. Martin holds a B.A. in Journalism with a leadership minor from Hampton University, a Master of Divinity from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, and a Doctor of Ministry from United Theological Seminary. His doctoral research focused on Spirit-filled preaching centered on justice and reconciliation within diverse congregational contexts.

He has served in a variety of ministry roles, including Director of Ministries at Victory Cathedral Worship Center in Chicago, Youth Pastor at New Hope Baptist Church in Arkansas, and Chapel Assistant Lead at Hampton University Memorial Church.

A sought-after preacher and speaker, Dr. Martin regularly addresses topics such as leadership, justice, and the role of the church in society, both nationally and internationally. His ministry and insights have been featured on CNN, MSNBC, and The Washington Post. He is also the author of Faith Moves: Leaving Comfort for Your Calling.

A native of Little Rock, Arkansas, Dr. Martin is the son of Pastor Kenneth and Laura Martin. He was licensed to preach at Saint Mark Baptist Church under the leadership of Dr. Phillip Pointer. He is married to Hannah Monique Martin and is the proud father of their three children: Zoe Elizabeth, Elena Simone, and William Seth Jr.