s served in multiple capacities within Christian ministry to include Bible teaching, speaker at Christian and non-Christian events, life coaching and pastoral care counseling to facilitate emotional and spiritual well-being.

Melissa is a member of the American Association of Christian Counselors, and the International Congress of Churches and Ministries. She is a graduate of the Institute for Professional Excellence in Coaching, possesses both a BS and MBA degrees, and a MA in Theological Studies and Social Justice.


She and her husband, Donald, have been married 32 years. They are the parents of three adult children and four grandchildren.