Meet Abby Martin, one of KiDs Beach Club®’s newest team members, serving as the School and Ministry Support Coordinator.
Abby grew up in a strong Baptist home and was no stranger to KiDs Beach Club®. She was first introduced to Club in fifth grade at Bedford Heights Elementary. When she reflects on those years, she remembers worship, Surf Team groups, and the excitement of earning treasure prizes at the end of each meeting. More importantly, she remembers being encouraged to share her faith at school. Beach Club gave her the confidence and comfort to talk about Jesus with friends and classmates.
A pivotal moment in Abby’s faith journey came during high school when a student in her choir passed away in a car accident. The tragedy reminded her that each day is a gift and strengthened her desire to spend time in God’s Word. She often thought back to her days in Beach Club and how it had given her the courage to live out her faith publicly. Inspired by that foundation, Abby and her best friend committed to reading the book of James together every day until graduation. While some students looked at them curiously as they carried their Bibles into the choir room, Abby remembers that what mattered most was not the opinions of others, but the life-changing truth found in Scripture.
Beach Club helped lay the foundation for Abby’s faith, and as she grew older, she became increasingly involved in her church. She sang on the praise team, participated in mission trips whenever possible, and continually sought ways to grow closer to the Lord.
Later, Abby attended Dallas Baptist University, where her faith continued to deepen. During that time, she served as a Young Life leader, learning how to disciple students and point others toward Christ. Through that experience, she discovered the power of sharing her testimony and often says, “God uses my mess and turns it into a message.”
Before joining KiDs Beach Club®, Abby worked as a P.E. coach at Walnut Grove Elementary. She loved working with children and bringing joy to their day through games and activities. Yet she sensed God calling her toward something more. Unsure of what that next step would be, she began searching for nonprofit opportunities. That’s when she came across a position with KiDs Beach Club®.
The moment she saw the opening, she remembered the impact Club had made on her own life. She immediately felt God was placing the opportunity before her. Throughout the interview process, she felt a growing sense of peace and belonging.
Today, Abby is excited to help create the same life-changing experiences for students that once helped shape her own faith journey. Through her work with KiDs Beach Club®, she is helping the next generation discover the hope, confidence, and love found in Jesus Christ.
Published on Jun 24 @ 9:42 AM CDT
