Brad Martin was born and raised on a farm near Kittanning in western Pennsylvania where his parents also operated a country gas and grocery store. Brad is a graduate of Westminster College in New Wilmington, Pa. He earned a Master of Divinity from Princeton Theological Seminary in 1984 and a Master of Theology in 1996. Brad was appointed as Chaplain of the Wilmington Fire Department in 1985. In moving to Wilmington Brad first served as Associate Pastor of the First and Central Presbyterian Church and then as Interim Pastor of the New Castle Presbyterian Church. He and Barb were called to Trinity Presbyterian Church in 1991 where they served for 33 years until retiring in June of 2024.

Brad and Barb were married in 1985. Barb is also a graduate of Princeton Theological Seminary and is a counselor in private practice. Brad and Barb have two sons who live in the New York City area.

Brad and Barb enjoy regular trips to the farm in western Pennsylvania. They are thankful for having served a wonderful congregation. In retirement Brad continues in ministry with the Wilmington Fire Department, and he enjoys working at McCrery & Harra.