Duane Martin and his wife, Mary Ellen, joined WBC in 1985. They have two grown children. Duane has been employed in the technology field for twenty-eight years, primarily in sales/sales management, and currently works for IBM. He serves as the Shepherd/Teacher of the Genesis Class and is presently the chairman of the Board of Elders. Duane has also participated in a number of short-term missions trips and is a member of the MOVE Initiative Sending Team. He feels he has the spiritual gifts of encouragement, hospitality, and teaching.