Matthew Branum

I am motivated and committed to guiding others in their walk with Christ as well as leading those who are lost to Him. I am passionate about leading others in biblically grounded worship (theological education), being kingdom-focused (equipping the saints), evangelism, discipleship, and service.

• Concession/Gate/Umpire, Marlow Community Baseball League, Marlow, OK, 05/2017, 06/2017, Handled Refreshment Stacking, Took Money for Admittance and Concession Purchases, Called Outs/Safes, Kept Track of Game Time
• Umpire, Marlow Community Baseball League, Marlow, OK, 05/2016, 06/2016, Called Outs/Safes, Kept Track of Game Time
• Wrestling Referee, D.A.W.C., Marlow, OK, 11/2015, 01/2016, Officiated Little League Wrestling Matches, Gave Points during Matches, Kept Coaches/ Parents Under Control

02/27/2000, National Honor Society, National Technical Honor Society, 2017 - 2018 Oklahoma School Honor Society, Spanish I Award, Spanish II Award, Pursuit of Excellence from Bar S Foods, Academic Banquet, Honor Roll, Certified Nursing Assistant, CPR Certified, Licensed into Ministry by Lakeside Baptist Church, Marlow, OK

• Young Student Pastor, Adair First Baptist Church, Adair, OK, 08/2022, Prepare/Teach to our 4th-6th grade students Sundays and Wednesday nights, Lead a worship team in our Young Student department, Disciple 4th-6th graders by laying the foundation of Christian doctrine through teaching and d-group setting, Plan/Organize events and camps
• Student Associate, Choctaw Road Baptist Church, Choctaw, OK, 11/2021, Present, Prepare and teach Wednesday nights High School/ Middle School, Create and Manage Discipleship Groups for Middle School and High School, Lead or Assist in Leading a High School Connect Group on Sunday Mornings, Meet with Students in a Discipling/Mentoring Mindset, Assist in Planning Events/Camps for High School and Middle School
• Interim Youth Pastor, Emmanuel Baptist Church, Altus, OK, 12/2020, 01/2021; 05/2021 - 08/2021, Lead Wednesday Night Worship, Taught Wednesday Night Lessons, Planned/ Led Summer Camps/Trips
• Interim Youth Leader, Lakeside Baptist Church, Marlow, OK, 11/2018, 05/2019; 05/2020 - 08/2020, Lead Wednesday Night Worship, Taught Lessons on Wednesday Nights, Led Different Activities on Wednesday Nights, Planned/ Led Summer Camps/Trips
• Intern Under Young Student Pastor, FBC Marlow, Marlow, OK, 05/2019, 07/2019, Assisted the Young Student Pastor in Planning and Executing Ideas for Summer Camps (Falls Creek, Children’s Camp @Falls Creek, Cross Timbers), Led Worship at Falls Creek, Children’s Camp, Wednesday Nights, Prepared and Delivered Lessons for Falls Creek, Children’s Camp, Wednesday Nights

I was saved at ten years old in March of 2010 during a revival at First Baptist Church in Marlow, OK. It was not until my sophomore year of high school that I understood that I needed to grow spiritually and completely surrender to Christ and what He calls me to. During Spring Break of 2018, I felt the call to vocational ministry and publicly surrendered to that at my home church of FBC Marlow. Since then, God has led me down the path to Youth Ministry and has placed a desire in my heart to reach young people and express God’s love for the world and lead these students to Christ as long as God would use me for His plan.

• Elijah Mire, 16409 Shelby St, Choctaw, OK, 73020, (405) 888-7635, elijah@choctawroad.com
• Brent Logan, 1720 SW 68th, Lawton, OK, 73505, (580) 695-3531, brentlogan70@gmail.com
• Mitch Boles, 26407 Cloverbank Ln., Richmond, TX, (713) 201-2072, mboles@second.org

• Ministry/Missions
• FCA
• Music
• Sports
• Outdoors

• Two Mission Trips to Arlington, TX
• Two Mission Trips to Ecuador
• 16 Hours as a CNA at Elk Crossing
• VBS Volunteer (FBC Marlow)
• Falls Creek Sponsor for Children’s Groups
• Cross Timbers Sponsor for Children’s Group
• Children’s Church Leader/Helper (FBC Marlow)
• Summer Camp Sponsor/Band (FBC Marlow)
• Organizing at the Samaritan’s
• Taught Wednesday Night Youth Group

• Sports
• Outdoors
• Music
• Games (board/card)

• Licensed in Ministry