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ABOUT THE BOOK

In this transformative resource for leaders of all ages, Nicole Massie Martin inspires us to crucify our ministry idols and nail our outdated leadership practices to the cross.

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Meet Nicole

Reverend Doctor Nicole Massie Martin was born and educated in Baltimore, Maryland. She graduated magna cum laude from Vanderbilt University with a triple major in Human and Organizational Development, Educational Studies, and French. Dr. Martin received her Master of Divinity from Princeton Theological Seminary and earned a Doctor of Ministry from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary.

Dr. Martin is the founder and Executive Director of Soulfire International Ministries which accelerates thriving for pastors, churches, and younger leaders. She has decades of executive leadership experience in the church and Christian non-profits and is currently serving as the Chief Operating Officer at Christianity Today. She is also active in her local congregation in Maryland at Kingdom Fellowship AME Church.

Prior to her role at Christianity Today, Dr. Martin has served in a variety of leadership and executive capacities including as the Senior Vice President of Ministry Impact at the American Bible Society, as Executive Minister at The Park Church and Assistant Professor of Ministry and Leadership Development at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary in Charlotte, NC.

Dr. Martin is a gifted writer and author of numerous articles including two books: Made to Lead: Empowering Women for Ministry and Leaning In, Letting Go: A Lenten Devotional. She serves on the executive council of the National Association of Evangelicals, the Board of Trustees at Fuller Theological Seminary, and on the National Advisory Council for the Salvation Army. She is a founding board member of the Center for Christianity and Public Life and has been inducted into the esteemed Board of Preachers at Morehouse College.

Dr. Martin is married to her best friend, Dr. Mark Martin, and they have two amazing daughters, Addison and Josephine.

Vision & Mission

To be a deeply dependent disciple of Jesus who makes disciples through redemptive leadership with contagious excitement and abundant joy.

Nailing It

Why Successful Leadership Demands Suffering and Surrender

Releasing on April 8, 2025

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Discover the joy of resurrection as we nail old practices to the cross!