Martins Atanda, Doctor of Missiology is an ordained Episcopal Minister who became a missionary to the Non Christians of North West Nigeria and Francophone West and Central Africa. He has been in missions for two decades.  Due to his passion for helping the poor, Martins holds the vision to end suffering and share the love of God with as many people as possible by empowering champions locally through Missions Matter, reaching the continent of Africa and beyond.

He is married to Shade Atanda, an attorney at Law; they are blessed with three children – Zethar (19), Simchah (12), and Natsach (9).  Together, raising champions who train villagers to build a strong foundation to grow into a thriving existence. Combined with the hope Christ brings, the community becomes unstoppable, unshakeable, and perseveres. "Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time, we will reap a harvest if we do not give up." Galatians 6:9

Through a focus on development and disaster relief, Dan helps people who are "the poorest of the poor" become self-sustaining and human in the fullest sense. By engaging in location-based relationships and local resources, Dan helps those he serves become catalysts of change and develop and grow in their cultural context via mentoring and healthy access to water, food, wellness (health), education, and finances. Dan always looks for new, vital relationships and locations to implement community development.

Dan and his wife, Nora, married in 1992. They have three wonderful adult children ---Jonathan, Bryan, and Eliana --- and reside in Monument, Colo.