Melissa holds a Masters of Arts degree in counseling from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. She has been married to John for 18 years, and is mom to 4 kids, one son (16 year old Joey, who ran ahead to heaven in 2023) and three daughters, Maddy, Ella and Charlotte. Before becoming a full-time homeschool mom, Melissa worked with teen girls to overcome abuse, addictions and trauma. She is passionate about helping people discover God’s best for their lives. Melissa and John founded Ignite the Family in 2023.