Pastor Olivia Branch received Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior at age ten and was baptized on April 22, 1984. She later began teaching God's word in Sunday school at 11, under the training and leadership of the late Reverend Horace Daniel, Pastor of New Zion Travelers Baptist Church, New Orleans, Louisiana, and her grandmother, Deaconess Idella Williams. Pastor Branch served over eleven years in the United States Army, where God presented her to her husband of 32 years, Bishop Timothy Branch, after they met in Advanced Individual Training at Fort Jackson, South Carolina. They have four children: Ashanti, Jada, Timothy II, and Olivia Grace.
Pastor Olivia Branch answered the call into the ministry in October 2000 while deployed for seven months on a Peacekeeping Mission at Camp Eagle Base, Bosnia-Herzegovina. There, she ministered weekly to the Women's Bible Study Group and led the study of "The Search of a Virtuous Woman" and "Realizing the Power of a Praying Wife." She was licensed as a minister in June 2007 and ordained an Elder in October 2008, under the watchful leadership of Apostle Charles Daniels, presiding Prelate of New Beginnings International Ministries, Inc.
Pastor Olivia Branch has served in the Gospel ministry for over 24 years. She has a vast resume of ministry experience, including Church Secretary, Praise and Worship Leader, Youth Leader, Adult Sunday School and Bible Study teacher, Greater New Zion Baptist Church, late Pastor Chester Jordan; Secretary, Congress of Christian Education, National Baptist Association of Germany, late Moderator Joseph Freeman; and Director of the Women's Ministry, New Beginnings International Christian Center, Wiesloch, Germany; Co-Pastor, Church Administrator, Youth Pastor, New Beginning International Christian Center; Senior Youth Leader, Youth Summer Camp Coordinator, Adult Sunday School and Bible Study teacher Baconton Missionary Baptist Church, Allenhurst, Georgia, Rev. Dr. Hermon Scott, Pastor. Pastor Olivia Branch served as an Elder at Shabach International Ministries in Landstuhl, Germany, from 2011-2018. There, she held positions as a Youth Leader, Executive Board Member, Couples Ministry, and Prophetic Arts Leader. She was a staple in the Intercessory Prayer Ministry. She also ministered to International Women's Conferences and workshops while in Germany.
One of Pastor Olivia Branch's most remarkable aspects is her prophetic anointing. God has blessed her with the gift of prophecy, using her as a Seer. She is an encourager and a passionate worshipper, always striving to serve God. Her ultimate desire is to hear God say, "Well done." Her favorite scripture, Isaiah 40:31, reflects her unwavering faith and trust in the Lord.
"But those who wait on the Lord Shall renew their strength.
They shall mount up with wings like eagles,
They shall run and not be weary,
They shall walk and not faint."
Pastor Olivia Branch faithfully serves alongside her husband at Lord of the Harvest Ministries in Stafford, Virginia. As pastor and church administrator, she supports God's vision to Win, Equip, Send, and Reap the harvest of lost souls, actively participating in various ministries and outreach programs.
In April 2024, God planted a ministry seed. In January 2025, Pastor Olivia Branch birthed "Radiant Hearts Ladies Ministry: Nurturing Faith, Building Community, " A Ladies Fellowship and Study Group focused on encouragement, empowerment, and creating a safe and supportive space for women to grow spiritually.
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