Author: melvingaines

I am a communications professional, author and speaker with years of experience as a business owner and corporate supervisor. I have served as President of the National Association of Credit Management, Greater Akron (OH), and have held memberships with the National Association of Black Accountants, the American Collectors Association International, Inc. and the Commercial Law League of America. I am Church Administrator and Sunday school instructor at Akron Alliance Fellowship Church in Akron, Ohio. I have taught adult Sunday school for over 25 years and facilitated numerous bible studies and church cell group sessions. Every now and then, I fill in for the pastor with a sermon. I am a longtime advocate of Christian-based elementary and high school education. I am a graduate of The University of Akron with a degree in Business and Organizational Communication, and earned a Master’s degree in Christian Studies at Crown College, St. Bonifacius, Minnesota. I am presently involved in Clinical Pastoral studies leading to full or part-time chaplain duties. I am a NEO native and I am married to my lovely childhood sweetheart, Lynn.