Board of Directors
Dedicated to Fulfilling James 1:27Larry Hawkes
Executive Director
Melo is pleased to announce Larry Hawkes appointment as its Executive Director. Hawkes credentials as a Biblical Theologian, Teacher, Gospel Minister, and past and present board member of other non-profits will assist Melo in revealing the passion that Christ Jesus wants for Melo.
Board of Directors
Larry Hawkes
Executive Director
Theologian
Biblical Teacher
Gospel Minister
Non-Profit Board Member
Dennis Wylie
VP
Dennis dedicated his life to Christ Jesus in 1990 and was soon after baptized. Since that moment, God revealed His call to be a minister, and he was subsequently licensed by the Southern Baptist Convention in 1993. 2000 Dennis was ordained as a Gospel Minister and graduated in 2002 from Clear Creek Baptist Bible College in Pineville, KY. Dennis has preached many revivals throughout those times and served as Sunday School Teacher, Youth and Children’s Director, Church Planter, Associate Pastor, and Interim Pastor. Dennis is happily married to his wife Rowena and currently attends First Baptist of Matlacha in Matlacha, FL.
Rhonda Bardon
Treasure
Ronda Dedicated her life to Christ Jesus at the age of Thirteen. She has remained actively involved in her church community, wherever her journey has taken her. With the heart of a teacher, Rhonda has taught children’s Bible classes of all ages and is currently teaching ages 10-14 at Hickory Ridge Church of Christ in Lebanon, TN. She also assists in leading the Ladies’ Bible Class. While pursuing her studies in Business at the University of North Alabama, Rhonda met and married her husband, James Bardon. Together, they have built a loving partnership that has lasted for 40 years. James serves as one of the elders of their local church. , Rhonda and James cherish their family life. They have one son, 31, who lives in Tennessee with his wife and daughter. In 2017, James and Rhonda opened their hearts and home by adopting a daughter, who is now seven years old.
Joseph Rodick
Webmaster
At an early age, Joseph dedicated his life to Christ Jesus as Lord and Savior and was baptized by a newly founded Baptist Church in Norco, Calif. Since then, Joseph has served the church as a deacon, deacon moderator, Sunday School Teacher, Sunday School director, Evangelism Explosion Trainer, Billy Graham Crusader, etc. In 2012, after years of continued study, Joseph received his Gospel Ministry Certification. Soon after, Joseph founded and became the Senior Minister of Servant of Christ Ministries. Joseph is happily married to Dina and has one child who also, at an early age, professed Christ Jesus and was baptized.
