Resources
Build Deeper Connections Through Biblical Truth Find downloadable tools, videos, and conversation guides to help teens grow in faith and maturity.
Interviews with Mark Martinez of CROP Ministries
Published Articles by Mark
The Kootenai Journal
Welcome to the Rites of Passage column by Mark Martinez, published exclusively in the Kootenai Journal. With wisdom, candor, and a heart for families, Mark tackles timeless truths, cultural challenges, and personal stories that inspire growth, healing, and purpose.
A moving tribute to love, legacy, and fatherhood. Mark Martinez shares the impact of his parents’ devotion—and what it means for men today.
Mark Martinez reflects on the weight moms carry—and how we can honor them, even in broken relationships. A heartfelt message for Mother’s Day and beyond.
Faith isn’t inherited—it’s personal. This Easter, Mark Martinez challenges us to examine what we truly believe, reminding us that culture and Christ offer two very different messages.
Mark Martinez explains the “alien takeover” of adolescence through brain science and biblical wisdom. Teens change dramatically—but with grace, guidance, and patience, parents can lead them well
Mark Martinez unpacks the myth of “love at first sight” and reminds us that real love is a decision, not a feeling. Slow down—true love takes time, wisdom, and patience.
In this New Year’s reflection, Mark Martinez challenges us to make forgiveness our resolution. True healing in relationships begins when we choose to release hurt and walk in grace.