THE MAN BEHIND THE MISSION
Martin Houston has personally experienced the thrills of success and the agony of
disappointment. Born in Centre, Alabama, he aspired to be a professional football
player for the Dallas Cowboys. Martin passionately pursued his dream, achieving AllState (3 times) and “1987 Player of the Year” honors at CCHS. At the University of
Alabama, he rushed for over 1,000 yards and was known for getting the tough yards.
He played on two SEC Championship Teams and the 1992 National Championship
Team. He was recognized as a leader on and off the field, receiving such honors as
“The Sylvester Croom - Commitment to Excellence Award”, Academic All-SEC,
Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) President and “The Charlie Compton-Christian
Leadership Award”. Martin realized his dream by signing with the NFL Pittsburgh
Steelers in 1993. A freak knee injury ended his career prematurely, but he never missed
a beat! Martin married his sweetheart, Cassandra in November, 1989 and they have 4
beautiful children (2-boys and 2 girls).
Today, Martin is known for his commitment to achieve at the highest level.
Early in his life, he learned the importance of goal setting, hard work, believing in
yourself, never quitting and setting high standards. During his time at Alabama, he
really honed these skills. Since graduating from the University, he has combined these
principles into one of his most presented topic, “The Winning Game Plan”. He also saw
the direct benefit of these principles in his professional career at BellSouth/ATT. Martin
was a Pinnacle Award Winner (Top Performer) as a manager, as well as a three-time
Gateway II Participant (program for high potential leaders).
Martin is known as an engaging and energetic communicator who encourages, educates, equips and empowers his audiences. Due
to a very diverse and extensive background, he is comfortable speaking to a wide ranging and diverse audience. As a public speaker, he has
learned to connect with his audiences by delivering relevant and practical messages mixed with life-changing challenges and timely humor.
When it comes to leadership training and motivational Pep-Talks, Martin is masterful at giving your practical and helpful insight, which you can
put into immediate practices. You can hear him each and every weekday morning from 6a-8a, on Houston and Huber airing on the new Tide
99.1 and www.tide991.com.
As a business owner, spiritual leader and pastor, Martin is committed to the highest level of integrity, building a winning
organization, edifying the saints and unifying the body of Christ. He currently owns “The Martin Houston Agency”, a Farmers Insurance
Company and serves as the Lead Pastor at Harvest Church in Tuscaloosa (Coker), AL. He has served in positions ranging from church
planter to Executive Senior Pastor. He served as the Co-Host on the New Day Café Morning Program and Community Relations Director, for
Moody Radio South. He also serves in a part-time role with PraiseFest Ministries (www.praisefestministries.com) as Media and Public
Relations Director. Martin is best known for his ability to communicate deep spiritual messages in a real, relevant and practical way. Over the
past 25 years, He has developed into a powerful, dynamic and anointed communicator, who uses passion and humor to communicate lifeimpacting messages. Whether speaking in a church, to students, to civic groups or to corporate leaders, Martin helps his audience live a life of
passion and purpose!
“It is my incredible honor to recommend to you the powerful ministry of Martin Houston. Martin is a dear friend and brother that I totally believe in. Martin is a
man of honor, integrity, and purpose. I have watched God use him to ignite men. Being a former college and pro football player he carries the attention of the
room. He is an unbelievable communicator. Martin communicates with passion, humor, and a deep sense of the presence of God. You could not go wrong in
using Martin in any setting including leadership and market place meetings.” Patrick Schatzline, Founder, Summit Church at Birmingham & Mercy Seat Ministries
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