Dr. Wayne Braudrick

Director of OBU’s North Dallas Center
Senior pastor of Frisco Bible Church in Frisco, Texas

Dr. Braudrick is a graduate of Baylor University, where he received lifetime teaching certification in history and literature. He also holds an MABS degree from Dallas Theological Seminary and a PhD from Middlesex University in London.

Dr. Braudrick has received a number of recognitions and honors, including: Chester Cathedral Scholar (2004), Metropolitan Directory of Achievement (2003), Choctaw Nation Scholar (2003-2005), National Who’s Who Registry (2001), Honors Graduate, Dallas Theological Seminary (1994), Outstanding Young Men of America (1987 and 1992), Outstanding Teacher, Trinity Christian Academy (1989) and National Merit Scholar (1981-1985).

A native of Oklahoma City, he has been married to Janna Lynn Powell Braudrick since 1987. They are the parents of Jessica Lynn, Michael Wayne and Benjamin Powell Braudrick.

Dr. Mel Cure

Senior pastor at Centennial Church, Texas

He has served as a Young Life director in Dallas and on church staffs in Texas, Oklahoma, and New York. Mel completed his undergraduate study at North Texas State University, and then earned a MA in Theology from Fuller Theological Seminary, a MA in Biblical Studies from Dallas Theological Seminary, and a Doctor of Ministry from Phoenix Seminary.

He and his wife Scottie have four children, ages nine to seventeen. Mel enjoys golf, biking, rowing, jogging, and coaching Little League.