Rev. Melson’s civic and community activities include: Member, Board of Directors, Atlanta Chamber of Commerce, 1982-1983; Member, Regional Development Planning Advisory Council, The Atlanta Regional Commission, 1982-1984; Member, Board of Directors, Hugh O’Brien Youth Foundation, 1987-1988; President, Jaycee Journal-Constitution Empty Stocking Fund, 1981-1982; Member, St. James Lodge #4, Prince Hall Free & Accepted Masons; President, Atlanta Jaycees, 1982-1983 (first African-American person ever so elected); Life Member, NAACP, Clayton County Branch, 1995 to Present; Chaplain, Gus Thornhill Funeral Home, 1997 – Present; Member, Board of Trustees, Quality Care for Children, 1999-Present; Chairman, Board of Trustees, Bethel Outreach Church Atlanta. Robert has also traveled to Jamaica, Mexico, Kenya, East Africa, and Cape Town, South Africa as a part of a teaching/preaching leadership team from Beulah Heights Bible College. In May 2006, he was awarded Honorary membership in Delta Epsilon Chi by The Association for Biblical Higher Education.

Rev. Melson brings a wealth of wisdom and experience from the corporate world, having worked as the Operations Manager for National Transportation Service (1973-1979), Operations Supervisor, C&S National Bank (1979-1981), and Operations Manager, Lanell’s Motor Coach (1981-1999). From 1999 to 2004, he had the distinction of serving as Vice-President for Institutional Advancement & Community Affairs at his alma mater, Beulah Heights Bible College. He currently serves as Associate Director/Safety & Compliance Officer for Woodward Academy’s Student Transport.

Pastor Melson has been married to Eather Lindley Melson for 37 years. They have three children, one daughter-in-law, and three grandchildren. He believes every day is a blessing from God and another opportunity for faithful witnessing and living the Gospel. He knows “Relationship makes the difference.”