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Education
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The Reverend Anne Jones Martin

Fredericksburg

Summary

Experienced pastor with long-time experience in an established and evolving congregation, excelling in community building and strategic innovation. Skilled in preaching and pastoral care, I foster relationships with parishioners of all ages and backgrounds, identify and develop community partners, and equip others for service, enhancing church mission and outreach initiatives in ways that are authentic to the local congregation and are grounded in Lutheran theology.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Pastor

Christ Lutheran Church - Fredericksburg
01.2018 - Current
  • Planned and conducted two regular weekly worship services, in addition to seasonal and occasional services
  • Facilitated weekly adult faith formation in a hybrid setting
  • Supervised two associate pastors and 10 part-time staff members
  • Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons, and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
  • Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
  • Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry.
  • Led renovation and expansion projects of church kitchen and steeple, website, membership database, and online giving tools.
  • Interacted with local community to build new partnerships or strengthen existing ones with civic organizations and other churches, including: Micah Ecumenical Ministries, The House: Episcopal Lutheran Campus Ministry, United Methodist Family Ministries, Christ Lutheran Church Preschool, the University of Mary Washington, and Mary Washington Healthcare
  • Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through the development of innovative solutions.
  • Equipped elected lay leaders and officers to be mission focused in carrying out their ministries

Associate Pastor

Christ Lutheran Church - Fredericksburg
11.2013 - 12.2018
  • Raised congregational awareness of needs and contributions of youth to church life and operations and established a vital youth ministry in the congregation
  • Assisted with organization and implementation of Sunday school activities and confirmation program.
  • Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons, and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
  • Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
  • Built lasting relationships with youth and parents or guardians.
  • Oversaw campus ministry budget and programming for an Episcopal campus ministry and developed it into an Episcopal-Lutheran Campus Ministry
  • Strengthened lay ministers involvement in social outreach ministries of the church and in the community

Chaplain

The House: Episcopal Lutheran Campus Ministry
08.2013 - 05.2017
  • Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship, and service opportunities.
  • Ministered to students, families, and faculty
  • Hosted weekly Tuesday night worship and formation over a meal
  • Facilitated campus outreach activities
  • Provided pastoral care and facilitated vocational discernment with students

Vicar

Christ Lutheran Church Fredericksburg
08.2012 - 08.2013
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
  • Assisted Pastor in carrying out the mission of the congregation
  • Developed a communications committee that created a congregational tagline, logo, and branding tools.
  • Specialized in preaching, youth, and campus ministries

Education

Master of Sacred Theology - Lutheran Theology

Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary
Columbia, SC
05-2012

Master of Divinity -

Wake Forest University School of Divinity
Winston-Salem, NC
05-2011

Bachelor of Arts - Theology And Family Ministries, Minor in Spanish

Lenoir Rhyne College
Hickory, NC
05-2009

Skills

  • Preacher with a clear Lutheran voice that connects to both life-long Christians and those beginning the journey
  • Skilled pastoral care and trained coach
  • Community building
  • Strategic and innovative thinking
  • Executive administrative skills
  • Adaptability
  • Grounded in Lutheran theology
  • Fostering relationships with community partners around shared mission
  • Equips others for service
  • Authenticity and relatability

Accomplishments

2025 ELCA Congregational Lead Initiative sponsored by the Virginia Synod, ELCA


2024 Executive Certificate for Religious Fundraising through Lake Institute


2024 Region 9 Boundary and Inclusion Training


2023 Wake Forest University School lof Divinity Thriving in Ministry Initiative sponsored by Lilly


2023 Institute for Life Coach Training Coursework

Completed Foundations Course, Personal Resilience Course, and Mentor Coaching



Certification

2024 Executive Certificate for Religious Fundraising through Lake Institute


2015 Prepare Enrich Facilitator


2015 Healthy Congregations Facilitator

Community Involvement

2025-present Lead Parent for Weekend Food Bags for Hugh Mercer Elementary School PTA


2018-present, Chair, Virginia Synod Ministerium Committee


2015-present, Member of the Virginia Synod Candidacy Committee


2013-present, Member of Executive Board of Micah Ecumenical Ministries

Timeline

Pastor

Christ Lutheran Church - Fredericksburg
01.2018 - Current

Associate Pastor

Christ Lutheran Church - Fredericksburg
11.2013 - 12.2018

Chaplain

The House: Episcopal Lutheran Campus Ministry
08.2013 - 05.2017

Vicar

Christ Lutheran Church Fredericksburg
08.2012 - 08.2013

Master of Sacred Theology - Lutheran Theology

Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary

Master of Divinity -

Wake Forest University School of Divinity

Bachelor of Arts - Theology And Family Ministries, Minor in Spanish

Lenoir Rhyne College
The Reverend Anne Jones Martin