When Rick Martinez stepped into his role as associational mission strategist for Miami Baptist Association, he carried with him a deep conviction: mobilization must be at the heart of the association’s mission.
With prior experience working with the International Mission Board, Martinez knew the effectiveness of the board’s commitment to the Great Commission. His vision was clear — connect Miami Baptists with global missions in a tangible and impactful way.
“Our churches in Miami are already involved in mission work in Cuba and beyond, but I saw the need to create more strategic partnerships, particularly in places where access to the gospel is limited,” Martinez said. This passion led to a growing relationship between the association and Southern Baptist missionaries in Senegal, a country with a predominantly Muslim population.
EDITOR’S NOTE — This story was written by Keila Diaz and originally published by the Florida Baptist Convention.
