Rev. Dr. William Seth Martin has been selected as the new pastor of Lake Providence Missionary Baptist Church (LPMBC). He will assume the role of pastor-elect effective January 1, 2026. Lifelong member and current presiding pastor, Rev. H. Bruce Maxwell, is stepping down from his leadership role after 50 years of service.
Rev. Martin. founded the Brook Community Church in Minneapolis, Min., which merged with Sanctuary Covenant church in 2024. He currently leads preaching and spiritual formation at the church. Rev. Martin’s previous ministry experience includes ‘director of ministries’ at Victory Cathedral Worship Center (Chicago), youth pastor at New Hope Baptist Church (Arkansas), and ‘chapel assistant lead’ at Hampton University Memorial Church.
“My family and I are deeply honored and filled with anticipation for this new chapter at Lake Providence,” said Rev. Martin. “I am grateful for the extraordinary legacy Rev. Maxwell has built over the last five decades, and I step into this role with profound respect for his leadership and love for this church and city. I’m eager to build upon that rich foundation as we lead Lake Providence forward and serve Nashville for the cause of Christ.”…