About Us: Staff

College, Singles and Media Minister—Doug Matlock - doug@fbcada.org

"Actually believing God will change your life."

Doug joined the staff in November of 2005. He has lived in Ada since 1991 where he attend Byng High School and then graduated from East Central University. In December of 2003, he married his beautiful bride Courtney, and in November of 2004 he was ordained by First Baptist Church, Allen. Doug has served in different areas of ministry such as collegiate intern, interim music minister, minister of youth, and lead worshipper. He graduated from East Central University in May 2005 with a Bachelor of Arts in Human Services Counseling with the Highest Academic Achievement. This Fall he plans on beginning his Masters' studies in seminary.

Testimony: "When I was young I always knew and believe that God existed, but I really never really understood that He was interested in my life or had a plan for me. As a child, I also loved going to vacation bible schools around town - I was a "VBS hopper." When we first moved to Ada in June of 1991, I "hopped" to a VBS at a church on the east side called Fellowship Baptist Church. It was there that I learned about Jesus and how he died for my sin. Until this time I had just thought we died and that was it, hoping that God would give us all a second chance at life. However, my time at this VBS showed me that Jesus wanted to forgive me of my sin and save me from going to Hell, and that He wanted to be my Lord and Savior, preparing me a place in Heaven. I was nervous about the decision all week, and really felt this longing to go talk with the pastor during the invitation, but finally, on Thursday night the Holy Spirit literally stood me up and lead me down front. I wept tears of joy as I gave my life to Jesus and have not looked back since. When I was 13, God showed me that my life was meant for His work and I surrended to His call of ministry for my life. Since that time my parents, family, and wife have supported me and pushed me onward in my calling. It has been an amazing adventure, and I would not trade it for anything in the whole 'verse."

Favorites - Food: Waffles, Pizza, or Fried Rice (just not all the same time, unless it is a really good day) / Book: Anything by Tolkien or C.S. Lewis / Movie: The Chronicles of Naria: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe / Band: U2 / Bible Verse: John 15:13 / Bible Characters: Besides Jesus, Samuel and Daniel / Most influencial: Jesus, Dad, Grandpa, Charlie Hall, Ryan Kilby / Weapon of Choice: The Ninja Sword, the "Katana"

Hobbies: Songwriting, guitar, singing, hiking, metal-detecting/treasure hunting with dad, photography, sports, wild hog hunting on horseback, watching movies and eating with Courtney

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