Martin Houston:
CLASS OF 1988
Cherokee County High SchoolClass of 1988
Centre, AL
Martin's Story
Martin is from Centre, Alabama. Martin's schools include Cherokee County High School. Martin works(ed) at Praisefest Ministries, Praisefest Ministries, Praisefest Ministries.
Martin's interests include Sports. Music Martin likes includes Contemporary Christian, Vicki Yohe, Martha Munizzi. Books Martin likes include Believe That You Can Jentezen Franklin, 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership, The Holy Bible. Movies Martin likes include Home Alone, The Passion of the Christ, Fireproof. TV shows Martin likes include Cartoons X Men, Spiderman, Justice League Unlimited.
One of Martin's favorite quotes is:"1. "It is better to be a bad original, than a great copy"
2. "It's what you learn after you know it all that really counts"
3. "Aim for the moon and if you fall a little short, you are still amongst the stars"".
More about Martin:"Martin Houston has personally experienced the thrills of success and the agony of disappointment. Born in Centre, Alabama, he aspired to be a professional football player for the Dallas Cowboys. Martin passionately pursued his dream, achieving All-State (3 times) and “1987 Player of the Year” honors at Cherokee County HS. At the Univ. of Alabama, he rushed for over 1,000 yards during his career. He was known for getting the tough yards. He played an integral role on two SEC Championship Teams and the 1992 National Championship Team. He has been recognized as a leader on and off the field, receiving such honors as “The Sylvester Croom-Commitment to Excellence Award”, Academic All-SEC, FCA President and “The Charlie Compton-Christian Leadership Award”. He closed out his collegiate career by playing in the 1993 Senior Bowl (All-Star Game). Martin signed with the NFL Pittsburgh Steelers. A knee injury ended his career prematurely, but he took it in stride and successfully transitioned to the next ...Expand for more
phase of his life.
Today Martin is known for his commitment to achieve at the highest level. During his time at Alabama, he learned the importance of goal setting, hard work, believing in yourself, never quitting, teamwork, and setting high standards. He utilized these skills during his Bellsouth career and in his daily job at Daystar Family Church. Martin was a Pinnacle Award Winner (Top Performer) as a Manager, as well as a three-time Gateway II Participant (program for high potential leaders)
Martin is known as an engaging and energetic communicator who empowers his audiences to take action. Due to varied and extensive background, he is at home speaking to a variety of difference audiences, including (but not limited to) christian, corporate and sports-related. He has developed a very powerful delivery style over the past 19 years, which includes over five years as a Founding/Senior Pastor. His presentations/sermons are successful because of the content, its practical application, mixed with life changing challenges, and seasoned with humor.
As a pastor and friend, Martin is committed to helping every person fulfill their God-given destiny. Martin has served as both a Senior Pastor and an Executive Senior Pastor. Regardless of his role, his focus is still people. He believes that leadership should operate out of responsibility and relationship and not just title and authority. He has made it his life mission to help as many people as possible realize their God given destiny (Jeremiah 29:11).
Awards & Accomplishments
1992 National Champion - UA
1989/1992 SEC Champion - UA
Free Agent - Pittsburgh Steelers
Pinnacle Award Winner
Gateway II Participant
Commitment to Excellence
Christian Leadership
1992 Christian Athlete of the Year
’06 Cherokee County Hall of Fame
1993 Senior Bowl
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