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Joby Martin is an American pastor, author, and speaker. He is the founder and lead pastor of The Church of Eleven22, a large non-denominational Christian church based in Jacksonville, Florida. Since its launch in 2012, the church has grown into a multi-site congregation and has been recognized among the fastest-growing churches in the United States.^[1]

Martin was raised in South Carolina and grew up in a Catholic household. He began serving in church ministry during his teenage years, eventually pursuing a career in full-time ministry. He earned a Master of Divinity from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary.^[2]

Before founding The Church of Eleven22, Martin served in various church leadership roles, including as a youth pastor and as executive pastor at Beach Church in Jacksonville Beach, Florida.^[2]

In September 2012, Martin launched The Church of Eleven22 in partnership with a core group of leaders. The church name originated from their initial service time at 11:22 a.m., inspired by Mark 11:22. The church’s mission is "to help people discover and deepen a relationship with Jesus Christ."^[3]

Under Martin’s leadership, the church has grown to multiple campuses in Northeast Florida and South Georgia and maintains a strong emphasis on discipleship, church planting, and worship ministry.^[1]

Martin is the author of several Christian books, including:

• If the Tomb Is Empty: Why the Resurrection Means Anything Is Possible (2022)
• Anything Is Possible (2023)
• Run Over by the Grace Train (2024)
• Stand Firm and Act Like Men (2025)^[4]

His writings often focus on the resurrection of Jesus, the grace of God, and biblical manhood.

Martin hosts or co-hosts several podcasts:

• Deepen with Pastor Joby Martin – A weekly discussion diving deeper into the Sunday sermons at The Church of Eleven22.
• Built 4 More – A weekday devotional podcast for men, co-hosted with quarterback coach Denny Thompson, focused on biblical wisdom for leadership and life.
• The Daily Blade – A short-format daily devotional podcast hosted at TheDailyBlade.com, emphasizing Scripture reading and reflection.^[5]

Joby Martin is married to Gretchen Martin. The couple has two children. Gretchen is involved in the church’s worship ministry, contributing as a vocalist and songwriter with Eleven22 Worship.^[2][6]

• The Church of Eleven22
• Acts 29 Network
• Non-denominational Christianity