Dr. Mario Melendez is a multi-ethnic pastor and scholar whose journey has been shaped by the search for identity and belonging. As a Filipino, Cajun French, and Spanish believer, Mario struggled to find where he fit—in the church, in culture, and even in ministry—until he discovered deep clarity and purpose through the pages of Scripture. Like Timothy, who was guided by Paul and rooted in the sacred writings from childhood, Mario found his place by learning how God speaks into complex identities through His Word. Mario has ministered as a multi-ethnic ministry specialist in Hispanic, Asian, and English-speaking communities. He speaks nationally at churches and conferences, offering a message shaped by grace, Scripture, and a life of bridging worlds.