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Melissa J. MacDonald

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Melissa J. MacDonald has dedicated over two decades to full-time ministry experience, with a profound commitment to serving ministry leaders and children on a global scale. Her journey includes a ten-year tenure supporting children's ministry leaders within a denomination and an active role on the board of INCM (International Network of Children’s Ministry). Alongside her speaking, writing, and coaching endeavors, Melissa has dedicated her life to walking alongside leaders and empowering children to encounter Jesus in a way that changes them forever.
Renowned for her captivating speaking style, Melissa effortlessly blends humor, profound truths, and real-life anecdotes to engage and inspire her audience.
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Average rating: 4.57 · 60 ratings · 6 reviews · 2 distinct works • Similar authors

	Missing: An Urgent Call for the Church to Rescue Kids 4.54 avg rating — 35 ratings — published 2014 — 7 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Discipling World Changers: Raising Up a Generation that Changes the World Instead of the World Changing Them 4.60 avg rating — 25 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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The Blue Parakeet: Rethinking How You Read the Bible

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