Dr. Martin Thielen

Senior Pastor 

Martin is currently on transitional leave.  For more information contact cbarrios@bumc.net.

Martin has an undergraduate degree from Ouachita University, a Master of Divinity from Southern Seminary, A Doctor of Ministry degree from Midwestern Seminary, and has done post-graduate work at Vanderbilt University. While pursuing a successful career in insurance, Martin was called to the ministry and served several Southern Baptist churches, as well as working as an editor, author, and consultant with the Southern Baptist Convention. After joining the United Methodist Church, Martin served several United Methodist churches, including a ten-year pastorate at First UMC, Lebanon, Tennessee prior to being appointed to Brentwood United Methodist Church.

Martin is married to Paula, and they have two grown children. He enjoys writing for publication (five books so far, two national clergy columns, and a worship and preaching website for pastors), as well as reading, movies, water sports and biking.

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