Claran Martin

Regional Minister

Claran serves as a Regional Minister in the Great Lakes Region of Ontario.  In this role, he seeks to care for church leaders and coaches them to intentionally live on mission with Jesus.  Before joining the EMCC National Team, Claran pastored in three diverse church gatherings: Lion's Head, Pamerston and Hanover over a span of 27 years.  He enjoys connecting with pastors and church leaders as they seek to figure out what it means to follow Jesus in their present context.  He gets passionate about raising up younger leaders who will lead the EMCC into God's preferred future.  Claran married Adriana in 1980 and God has blessed them with four children, who have now grown into adults.  His children are spread across Canada living in Kelowna, BC; Steinbach, MB; and Ancaster, ON.  He enjoys learning about Jesus, leadership and new technology.  Unfortunately, he doesn't spend near enough time doing the other things he enjoys like; downhill skiing, Sea-Dooing, canoeing, biking, and traveling.