Background
Martin, William Blain was born on December 1, 1953 in Los Angeles, California, United States. Son of William Blaine Senior and Ruth Lee (Gosey) Martin.
Martin, William Blain was born on December 1, 1953 in Los Angeles, California, United States. Son of William Blaine Senior and Ruth Lee (Gosey) Martin.
Bachelor in Ethnic Studies and Religion, Pepperdine University, 1974. Master of Arts in Religion, Pepperdine University, 1976. Master of Arts, California Graduate School Theology, Glendale, 1988.
Doctor of Philosophy, Associate Christian Theological School, 1990.
Assistant pastor, Metropolitan Missionary Baptist Church, Los Angeles, 1972-1976;
assistant pastor, Los Angeles Christian Center, Los Angeles, 1977-1979;
corporation president, Inner City Christian Center, Los Angeles, since 1978;
senior pastor, minister of music, choir director, Inner City Christian Center, Los Angeles, since 1979. Pianist, music director Metropolitan chapter Full Gospel Businessmen's Fellowship International, Los Angeles Christian Center Praise Team and Choir, 1976-1978. Organizer, director Keyboards, Instruments and Vocalist for Jesus Christ, 1975-1978.
Church pianist, organist Metropolitan Baptist Church School, Heavenly Angels, Celestial and Inspirational Choirs, 1972-1976. Teacher Believer's Faith Center School of Ministry, Victory Bible Church, Crenshaw Christian Center School of Ministry. Council officer Police Clergy, 1984-1992.
Member board Fellowship Inner City Word Faith Chs. President, owner, teacher, pastor Inner City Christian Center Church, since 1980.
Member Southern California Minister's Fellowship (director 1986-1993, Metropolitan Ministers Coalition, International Convention of Faith (area directory).
Married Deborah V. Martin, December 11, 1976. Children: William Blaine III, Laquenta V., Christina J.