Our Staff
Brandon Martin – Pastor
Brandon Martin surrendered to preach on November 28, 2004. He was ordained as Assistant Pastor at Landmark Baptist Church in August 2006 and became Pastor on March 4, 2007. He holds an Associate of Bible degree from Michigan Missionary Baptist Seminary and a Master of Theology degree from Gethsemane Bible Institute.
Brandon and his wife, Susan, were married on July 1, 2006, and are blessed with five children: Caleb, Owen, Aubrie, Sophia, and Norah. He enjoys reading the Bible, fishing, and spending time with his family.
Buzz Schoff – Assistant Pastor/ Sunday School & Youth Group Teacher
Buzz Schoff surrendered to preach on November 8, 2021. He serves as the Business Manager for South Central Community School Corporation. He holds an Associate’s Degree in Industrial Engineering, a Bachelor’s Degree in Secondary Education Mathematics, a Master’s Degree in Mathematics Education, and an Associate’s Degree in Theology.
In addition to his professional work, Buzz is actively involved in ministry, teaching Sunday School and leading the Youth Group for the teenage class.
He and his wife, Lauren, were married on July 28, 2012, and are blessed with three children. In his free time, Buzz enjoys coaching football.
Kevin Martin – Deacon/ Treasurer
Kevin Martin was ordained as a Deacon in June 2019 and has served as Treasurer since October 1998. He earned his Journeyman Certification as a Machinist and CNC Programmer from Lake Michigan College in December 2003.
Kevin and his wife, Carol, were married on June 27, 1981, and are blessed with three children, twelve grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. In his free time, he enjoys yard work, fishing, and hunting.
Justin Alberico – Sunday School/Youth Group Superintendant
Justin Alberico was elected as the Sunday School and Youth Group Superintendent in September 2022. He surrendered to preach on June 14, 2022.
He and his wife, Robyn, were married on August 10, 2019, and are blessed with three children. In his free time, Justin enjoys spending time with his family, being outdoors, traveling, and shooting sports.
Mary Jo Oudhuis – Secretary/Clerk/Sunday School Teacher
Mary Jo Oudhuis was elected as Clerk in January 2019 and Secretary in February 2019. She holds an Associate’s Degree in Biblical Studies from Gethsemane Bible Institute and teaches Sunday School for the 5th–7th grade class.
She and her husband, Ben, were married on May 13, 2006, and have one child. In her free time, Mary Jo enjoys spending time with her family, playing sports, and embracing all things summer.
"Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path." - Psalms 119:105
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1604 First Street, LaPorte, IN