Since October 2003, Apostolic Life Church of Lufkin has been blessed with the ministry of Reverend Carlos Martinez. Before accepting this pastorate position, he was blessed to pastor in Burkburnett, Texas for seven years. Prior to this, he served as an evangelist for 13 years. His mission is to provide our community a safe haven of worship where everyone can belong, along with a passion to equip and empower believers with biblical teaching and preaching.

Pastor Martinez and wife, Cheryl, have a son and daughter in law, Chad & Madalyn Martinez, and a daughter and son in law, Cherish & Richard Dyson, Jr. They enjoy spending time with and spoiling their grandchildren, Lincoln, Layla and Ellia.