About Jason Martin

Twice I have sat in a court room and wept openly. Through tears of joy, I was celebrating becoming the forever daddy to both Spencer and Emilia. It was on those days that I believe I heard the voice of God gently begin to whisper to me; “Love my children.”

God opens our eyes and moves our hearts in His timing, never forcing His will, but inviting us to see and hear. When I became a father, God deeply impressed on me His heart for the marginalized and forgotten, drawing me closer to His perspective. The global orphan crisis is one of the most heartbreaking and urgent humanitarian issues. It is estimated there are 150,000,000 children (UNICEF and The Christian Alliance for Orphans) growing up without the love, protection, or guidance of a family. These children are not statistics—they are futures waiting to be shaped, voices longing to be heard, and hearts needing to be held. Every child deserves a chance to belong, and I believe we all have a role in making that a reality.

I feel a deep, personal calling to be part of the solution.

Because God blessed me and Marla to adopt Spencer and Emilia, adoption holds a very special place in my heart. But it is not always best for every family or every child. Often forgotten are broken mothers who love their children enough to give them life. They are often mothers who love their children so much that when they feel they can’t care for the child they believe all they can do is give them up. Does God not also care for the brokenness of these mothers? For years I prayed God would use me to care for the orphan and mother alike. I believe God has led me to World Orphans as an answer to this prayer to help keep children in families (Psalm 68:6).

World Orphans seeks to prevent families from breaking apart, by equipping and empowering local churches to support vulnerable families and children in their communities. The World Orphans Home Based Care program model focuses on family preservation. It empowers local churches to serve families by providing food, healthcare, education, emotional care, hope, and love.

Churches are empowered. Families are restored. Communities are transformed by the good news of Jesus Christ. In my role as Church Partnership Director, I will foster relationships between partner US churches and churches in countries where World Orphans operates to promote the long-term development of gospel-centered care of widows and orphans. I am excited to see churches engaged, children restored, families preserved and strengthened, and communities transformed by the gospel.

How can you help?

World Orphans is dedicated to using resources wisely, so most of the gifts that come to the organization go directly into projects, care for, and restore orphans and vulnerable families. As part of my commitment to this team, I have agreed to ask friends and family to prayerfully and financially support my work with World Orphans. My role is 100% donor supported, and monthly financial gifts allow me to fund my salary and ministry needs while your prayers give me the encouragement I need to pursue this faith journey.

Would you consider partnering with me by praying, becoming a monthly or yearly financial donor, and/or connecting me with other possible prayer and financial partners?

By supporting my role with World Orphans, you are making a life changing impact on children and families around the world.

I am grateful for your support in this journey.