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Mel Kennedy
D.Min. in Applied Ministries, M.A. in Liturgical Ministry, NPM Certified Cantor Colleague
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Professional Bio
Dr. Mel Kennedy is a musicianary (musician & missionary) award-nominated recording artist,
liturgical trainer, and inspirational speaker. Through song, story, scripture, and prayer, Mel brings
the gospel message into the hearts of those who hear her.
She earned her Doctor of Ministry in Applied Ministries from Graduate Theological Foundation.
Mel holds an M.A. in Liturgical Ministry and Graduate Certificate in Pastoral Studies from
Catholic Theological Union, Chicago. Her B.A. is in Business Administration and was earned at
California State University, Fullerton. She is a National Association of Pastoral Musicians Certified
Cantor Colleague and an Unbound Missions Artist Representative.
Mel has released five Christian Music CDs that have been nominated for multiple awards: 2010
Unity Award Spanish Album of the Year, Liturgical Song of the Year, and Devotional Song of the
Year; 2008 Unity Award Liturgical Song of the Year; 2007 Momentum Award Song of the Year;
and 2007 Momentum Award Artist of the Year.
She has spoken and performed at conferences, churches, and women's retreats
across the U.S.A and Canada. In addition to her ministry, she is the proud aunt of 16
nieces/nephews and 5 great nieces/nephews. She resides in Northern Nevada with her husband
of over 32 years, Steve.
Her ministry is about empowering and inspiring men and women to share their faith and radiate
God's love through liturgy, service, relationship, and the simple actions of day to day life.
liturgical trainer, and inspirational speaker. Through song, story, scripture, and prayer, Mel brings
the gospel message into the hearts of those who hear her.
She earned her Doctor of Ministry in Applied Ministries from Graduate Theological Foundation.
Mel holds an M.A. in Liturgical Ministry and Graduate Certificate in Pastoral Studies from
Catholic Theological Union, Chicago. Her B.A. is in Business Administration and was earned at
California State University, Fullerton. She is a National Association of Pastoral Musicians Certified
Cantor Colleague and an Unbound Missions Artist Representative.
Mel has released five Christian Music CDs that have been nominated for multiple awards: 2010
Unity Award Spanish Album of the Year, Liturgical Song of the Year, and Devotional Song of the
Year; 2008 Unity Award Liturgical Song of the Year; 2007 Momentum Award Song of the Year;
and 2007 Momentum Award Artist of the Year.
She has spoken and performed at conferences, churches, and women's retreats
across the U.S.A and Canada. In addition to her ministry, she is the proud aunt of 16
nieces/nephews and 5 great nieces/nephews. She resides in Northern Nevada with her husband
of over 32 years, Steve.
Her ministry is about empowering and inspiring men and women to share their faith and radiate
God's love through liturgy, service, relationship, and the simple actions of day to day life.