Christian Education & Children's Ministry
Melinda Walls
Melinda has been a pastor’s wife since December, 1985 and brings a wealth of experience and expertise to this ministry. She has taught many Sunday School classes (adult and children) and enjoys teaching God’s word and interacting with God’s people. She graduated from Purdue University in 1989 with a degree in Elementary Education. She started Dayton Pre-School in 1991 and spent 18 years as the Director and primary teacher. Under her leadership, the pre-school grew from 5 children to over 60 children annually. She has two step-daughters, Terri Metzinger and Beth Plybon, three grandchildren, Kaitlyn, Hayley, and John, and she and Pastor John have a daughter, Christin, who is currently a student at Purdue University.
