Marty and Debbie greet members at Islands Presbyterian. He easily bridges the gap between theological ideas and non-theological minds. While making newcomers feel welcome, he can translate Scriptural meaning to modern dilemmas and answer difficult questions in a clear, comprehensive, and biblical fashion. More and more residents of this island community, which had no Reformed witness before Islands began, have agreed and become regular attendees. From a mere nine people in a Bible study held in the Fields' living room in the fall of 1995, the church has grown to an attendance of over 200 in just under four years.
Plans are in the works for a new facility in two years on fourteen acres of recently purchased land.
Lucia Welch, a founding member, says the church is an answer to prayer. Going to Islands has meant an entirely different relationship with the Lord for me. My heart had been so hungry to hear the Bible preached clearly. Words can't express how fulfilling it is to hear it presented so well. Born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia, he stumbled along an emotionally rocky road from early childhood.