A. Allan Martin
A. Allan Martin, PhD, is the teaching pastor of Younger Generation Church, the young adult ministry of the Arlington Seventh-day Adventist Church, Arlington, Texas, United States.
Articles by A. Allan Martin
Discipling emerging adults:
July/August 2025
At age 57, I have now reached the median age of my profession.1 Although I do not mind the gray hairs so much, the aches and pains of a well-traveled life do remind me that more days lie behind me than before me. At this stage…
Engaging Adventist Millennials: A church that embraces relationships
May 2014
Fortune 500 companies to media firms to major faith communities are asking this question with interest: “What does it take to engage with the Millennial generation?”1 The North American Division…
Problems with Modeling Clay
April 2012
I always found modeling clay to be a disappointment. Don’t get me wrong. I loved the vibrant colors, the shapable glob, and the fun machines that could squish it out as ovals, hearts, stars, even as stringy hair to be cut with plastic barber…
Embracing those who reject religion: An interview with Roger Dudley
January 2009
Editor’s note: Dr. Roger Dudley is the director of the Institute of Church Ministry at Andrews University as well as professor emeritus of Christian ministry. For more than 50 years, Dudley has devoted his ministry and research to understanding…
Reaching out: Making a difference with young adults
July 2008
Editor's note: This article addresses a critical issue from the perspective of the Seventh-day Adventist Church and primarily in the context of North America. We believe, though, that similar challenges exist…