Martin Fair
minister of the Church of Scotland
William Martin (Martin) Fair (born 25 March 1964) is a minister of the Church of Scotland and was Moderator of its General Assembly from May 2020– May 2021. He has also served as the minister at St Andrews Parish Church in Arbroath, Angus since 1992.
Early life and education
Fair was born in Johnstone on 25 March 1964, the son of William Fair and Georgina Fair (nee. Whitelaw). He grew up in Thornliebank on the southside of Glasgow, Scotland. He
He was educated at Woodfarm High (1969-81), and later at University of Strathclyde (1981-85) for his BA, and University of Glasgow (1985-86) for his BD.
He was brought up in Spiersbridge Church, now called Thornliebank Parish Church
Ordained ministry
Fair worked doing youth and community work from 1985-1986. He was licensed by the Presbytery of Glasgow on 3 July 1989. He served as the assistant to Bearsden: Kilermont (1987-89) and at Christ Church in Bermuda (1989-1991).
He served as the Minister of St Andrew's Parish Church, Arbroath from his ordination on 28 January 1992 until 5 March 2023.
He has served on the Mission & Discipleship Council of the denomination, becoming a vice-convener in time, and chairing the Church Without Walls committee.
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