Melissa MacDonald was hired as a speaker for 4 different camps at Camp Rivercrest for summer 2012. She is a great communicator and easily connects with children. She is a wonderful story teller that engages the children and gives spiritual application to their lives. Melissa is in tune with the Spirit, which makes her words powerful and full of truth. Melissa is energetic, entertaining, passionate about the gospel of Jesus, and a joy to be around! We love Melissa and plan on inviting her back next year!

November 2012 Melissa helped our children ministry team to focus on the things that matter the most. She really touched our hearts and helped us fire up our passion for kids. Her experience in children ministry made an impact in our Hispanic church. Melissa is a humble servant of God...

November 2012 It is both exciting and nervous when someone from the outside comes in to help evaluate an existing ministry in your church. I was impressed with Melissa’s assessment. She helped us understand principles and concepts rather than just a list of right and wrong. She helped develop the idea of “why” rather than just “what” so we feel more empowered to do more long-term effective ministry. Her goal was not to come in blow things up and leave town. She has left us with a plan helping the leadership to understand ways to better reach the children of our church and community.   Melissa was very effective in sharing with our congregation principles of children’s ministry in such a way they are more motivated to reach them. She placed tools in the hands of people at every level: those not serving, those serving and those serving in leadership.   I look forward to

“Miss Mel has spoke several times at Big Sandy Camp and the kids love her.  You can tell she not only knows kids, but has been educated on them.  The lessons she taught are ones that I still remember to this day, and I’m sure the kids do to.  I highly recommend Miss Mel for any kids speaking engagement.”  

2012 Thank you so much for the encouragement and teaching that you gave to the  campers this summer.  Not only did you encourage the campers but you also encouraged  the staff working with the campers.  You have a real God given ability to connect with all ages.  Thanks so much! Jon Classen, Camp Director, Camp Rivercrest, Fremont, NE. 

2011 I hired Melissa to be our younger kids speaker at Camp Rivercrest for summer 2011. She is an amazing woman with a heart for God that is hard to come by. She not only spoke during the nightly sessions with the kids but she was also an active part of their lives while at camp. She has fresh ideas and isn't afraid to be crazy, which is wonderful at camp! I would recommend Melissa for your camp or children's ministry. You won't regret it!

2012 If you are a small church looking to get your kid’s ministry off the ground or to breathe new life into it, you would benefit greatly by having Melissa come and consult with your church. She has a love for the Lord and an enthusiasm for kids’ ministry that is so evident. She really knows her stuff and she is able to help churches think through how they can develop a kids’ ministry that fits their unique size, needs, and personality.

2011 “Melissa is a beautiful young woman with a sincere heart for loving and serving the Lord.  She takes her walk with Christ seriously and is willing to obey the Lord even when He leads her into difficult decisions.  She has experience in children's ministry that demonstrates her God given gifts and abilities.  I have no hesitation recommending Melissa, it is a delight to know her.”

2011 “Melissa leads with passion and vision. She has mentored me for the last 5 years and she is a big reason I am pursuing ministry to children. She seeks to continuously build up, train, and equip leaders for ministry. Melissa’s relational spirit is contagious to children and adults alike. You’ll find yourself laughing, learning, encouraged, and wondering why you didn’t contact her sooner!”

2011 “Melissa’s experience and deep love for ministry shines through when I need advice or guidance. Melissa never loses sight that children’s ministry exists to draw boys and girls to their Savior and to partner with parents in the effort of discipling kids to and through a personal relationship with Jesus.  She has a wealth of knowledge, creative plans and an intuitive sense of leadership to help build a sustainable, grow-able ministry. Melissa knows how to get to the heart of a Children’s Ministry Leader to check the pulse behind whatever the endeavor.”