Martin J Clarke

Lead Pastor

Headshot of Martin J Clarke

Martin is married to Lynsey and they have two children, Bethany and Jacob.


He came to Aberdeen in 1998 to study computing, but God had a different plan and Martin changed degree to theology in his first week! Martin served as Youth & Worship Pastor at IBC, then spent a few years working with inter-church ministry, Souled Out before being called to help launch Hillview Community Church.


Martin enjoys photography, design and music; is known as something of a tech fan (er, geek!), and is a massive Liverpool supporter.


More than any of that, alongside being a husband and a father, Martin is passionate about the local church, eagerly desiring that it journeys forward with great vibrancy and authenticity; deeply rooted in the Scriptures and shaping all aspects of ministry around the beauty and wonder of the gospel.


How long have you been a Christian?

Not sure! Can’t remember a time when I didn’t know at least something of God and His loving grace and kindness in Jesus. Remember praying with my mum, committing my life to Jesus, when I was 9, was baptised when I was 12 and God has been faithful through many bumps and challenges since then.


What’s the weirdest thing you’ve ever eaten?

Someone made me eat dried bugs once right before I led worship. It didn’t help my singing.


What book, movie, song have you seen recently you would recommend?

Really enjoyed Saving Mr. Banks – love, brokenness, fatherhood, redemption – yup, I cried!


Pass times/Hobbies

Love music, Liverpool FC, watching TV shows with Lynsey, am a bit of a tech geek.