Matt Braaten

Matt attended St. Olaf College where he studied English and Theatre Arts. After graduation, he worked in Japan for two years teaching English. Once back stateside, Matt was the Youth Director and Outreach Coordinator at Our Saviour's Lutheran Church of Long Beach from 2000-2005. He has been at Salem since August, 2005. He is in charge of the H.E.L.P (Help the Environment to Live Peacefully) Program, co-leads weekly chapel services, and leads various other youth trips and Bible related lessons.