Our Founder
Dr. Andre T. Melvin was born in Washington, DC, but has served in the Midlands since 2003. He completed his Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies from Carver Bible College (2003), his Master of Divinity from Columbia International University (CIU) (2007), and his Doctor of Divinity degree from CIU (2021).
Dr. Melvin founded the North Monticello Community Outreach (NMCO) in 2022 and serves as its Executive Director. Dr. Melvin also
serves as the Senior Pastor of Temple Zion Baptist Church, the parent body organization of NMCO, since 2008, leading the church to be a "Voice for Christ in Our Community." From the church vision, Dr. Melvin started NMCO to carry out the mandate to impact the communities of Crane Creek to offer practical resources and programs. Dr. Melvin also serves as the Director of CIU's Prison Initiative Program since 2011, a program that provides inmates with an Associate of arts degree by equipping them to make disciples within the walls of the South Carolina Department of Corrections.
Dr. Melvin is passionate about impacting the world for the Kingdom of God. He uses his gifts of leadership and teaching to make disciples wherever God calls him to serve. In addition to serving the church and the university, he serves his local community as an activist and organizer, leading and serving on several boards to impact the Midlands of South Carolina. He serves as the Vice President of the Midlands Coalition of Churches, is the chairman of the board of Daybreak Life Center of Columbia, and is on the board of trustees for Ben Lippen Schools.
Dr. Melvin is married to Sheresa Melvin, his beautiful wife, and partner in ministry. They have two beautiful children.
The Melvin family seeks to fulfill God's purpose for their lives using the gifts and talents He has given them for His Glory for as long as they live.