Brandon Testerman became an ordained pastor in 2004. However, Brandon has been pastoring church congregations since March of 1999. In addition to pastoring For The Bride Ministries he currently serves as chaplain for the local fire department. Possessing a strong interest in evangelism, Brandon attended a church-planting training. Brandon’s desire to see others come to know and experience a personal relationship with Jesus Christ led him to participate in a mission trip to Indonesia in 2012 and lead a mission to Colombia, South America in 2014. Since December, 2016 Brandon has led two missions per winter season to Alaska.
Brandon completed a two year program and graduated in June 1984 from Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology. Furthering his education, Brandon received his BA and graduated with Distinction from Eastern University in December of 2003. Within the United Methodist Church Brandon served a local congregation from 1999 to 2002 as a Licensed Minister. Brandon became a Licensed Minister in September, 2003 and then his Ordained Minister status in October of 2004 through Logos Global Network.
Throughout his career Brandon has been recognized by several organizations. Brandon received the American Legion Award which highlights leadership among other notable characteristics. During the Central Pennsylvania UMC Annual Conference in June of 1998, Brandon was honored to receive the Denman Evangelism Award. Eastern University complimented his tenure in April, 2000 with the Servant Leadership Award. As a pastor, Brandon has planted and established two 501c3 churches and currently is pastor at For The Bride Ministries.
Brandon has a passion to shepherd and lead his congregation as well as to practically assist the lost, broken, and downtrodden who are considered “the least of these.” With five winter missions under his belt ministering to the homeless population in Alaska, there is a second trip scheduled for 2019 and plans to do three trips in 2020 and beyond.