A little bit of creativity...
that's good for life!
Martin Thomas is a storyteller, children's author, podcast host, and charity director. Growing up in London, he went on to study human geography and development, which has led to a career spanning more than thirty years in the UK and international charity sector. Martin lives with his extended family in west Oxfordshire and loves brewing fresh coffee in the great outdoors!
Leader & consultant
Martin is always on the lookout for creative ways to live, learn, and lead... telling stories and creating memories to last a lifetime.
Since university he's... lived and worked cross-culturally with international students in in Brussels; built a Cardboard Cathedral for CMS; created a Legoland flashmob for World Vision; overseen mobilisation offices in the UK, North America and Hong Kong for Viva; and acted as a consultant with numerous faith-based, education, and development charities.
Over the last ten years he's helped SAT-7 grow its public reach and reputation in the UK and overseas. Post COVID he coordinated a freedom of belief campaign, which included recording Silent Night in five languages and writing and performing This Silent Night. This year he helped coordinate SAT-7's 30th anniversary celebration at the Royal Albert Hall in partnership with Langham Arts at Prom Praise!
Author & storytellerÂ
Martin is a children's author, having had three picture and board books published in the UK by Wacky Bee Books, with two editions being released in the US and also translated into Chinese. He has developed and delivered cross-curriculum workshops and talks for school assemblies and classrooms, and creative presentations for community groups and business networks. During lockdown Martin created the Little Journal of Memories – a seasonal wellbeing journal for families, designed to inspire moments of connection and the creative space for sharing stories and making memories.
Martin will be launching and hosting THE UNROASTED PODCAST in 2026/27. Monthly content will feature a mix of single origin reflections, blended interviews with special guests, plus seasonal book reviews – filmed on location in the Cotswolds and across the UK.
Bringing joy!
Conflict. Poverty. Persecution. That’s the story of the Middle East we’ve become accustomed to. But there is another story being told. A story of faith strengthened, love shown and joy brought – not just to the few, but to millions across the region.
As Senior Director for SAT-7 UK, Martin's role is to build and lead teams that deliver creative communications, authentic fundraising, servant-hearted partnerships, and courageous media engagement... helping deepen supporter and public understanding of and active involvement in the key issues of our day.
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