Martin Box MB Church
Marshall, Arkansas
Church plant established: 1947
Our church, known locally as Martin Box Chapel, was started in the summer of 1947, and was officially recognized as Martin Box Mennonite Brethren Church on July 29, 1957.
Southern District Conference
Attendance: upper 40s
Lead Pastor: Jesse “J.E.” Wadkins
Mark Wadkins, Assistant Pastor
Harley Tuell, Elder & Church Moderator
Roy Henry, Elder
Our congregation in three words:
Loving, Engaging, Joyful
How can we pray for Martin Box?
Pray that as believers, we will not be distracted by the busyness of life, the world and its cares.
Connect with Martin Box:
On Facebook at @martinboxchapel
Martin Box MB Church in pictures
Pastor J. E. & Marian Wadkins
A mid-December kid’s party included cup stacking, a candy cane race and cookie decorating, shown here. Photo: MBMBC
The primary class sings a traditional Christmas carol during the Advent season. Photo: MBMBC
Church elders pray over and welcome new members during the December 31, 2023, morning service. Photo: MBMBC
Seth, Paul, and Dustyn show off their grilling skills for a summer cookout held at the church’s own beautiful backyard. Photo: MBMBC
Martin Box participates with other local churches in an annual Bible Reading Marathon broadcast on the grounds of the county courthouse. Pictured is Caisha Howell completing a 30-minute segment. Photo: MBMBC
Nick and Dustyn, who with their families are new church attenders, help with yard clean up during a church work day. Photo: MBMBC
Connie Faber joined the magazine staff in 1994, assumed the duties of editor in 2004 and retired from the role in 2025. Faber won awards from the Evangelical Press Association for her writing and editing. She is the co-author of Family Matters: Discovering the Mennonite Brethren. She and her husband, David, have two daughters, one son, one daughter-in-law, one son-in-law and three grandchildren. They are members of Ebenfeld MB Church in Hillsboro, Kansas.
