Melvin A. Wells, music educator, consultant. Certified in ordination gospel minister Southern Baptist Convention California, 1972. Recipient Academy Achievement award, Bank America Achievement award. Board member Light up Civic Celebration Christmas, Cochrane, 2003—2004.
Education
Bachelor of Music, Oklahoma Baptist University, Shawnee, 1963. Master in Church Music, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Fort Worth, Texas, 1975. Master of Music, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Fort Worth, Texas, 1983.
Doctor of Philosophy in Musical Arts, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Fort Worth, Texas, 1990.
Career
Professor church music Canada Southern Baptist Seminary, Cochrane, Canada, 2001—2007. Assistant director Master of Arts worship leadership program Dallas Baptist University, since 2007. Associate pastor; music and church administrator Wedgwood Baptist Church, Fort Worth, Texas, 1979—1992.
Associate pastor, music and church administrator Oak Grove Baptist Church, Richmond, Virginia, 1993—1997. Professor music Singapore Bible College, 1998—2000.
Achievements
Religion
A mature Christian can reach a state where the love of God reigns supreme in the heart. No one can be perfect in an absolute way, as God is. But it is possible to be perfect in love to God.
Politics
The commitment of individual Christians to work for social and political change should be recognized as a fully legitimate form of Christian discipleship.
Views
Every Christians should study the Bible that contains a variety of inspirational and thoughtful ideas in the field of history, law, and poetry.
Membership
Board member Light up Civic Celebration Christmas, Cochrane, 2003—2004.
Interests
Music, travel.
Connections
Son of Melvin A and Carrie Rooker Wells. Married Gloria Jean Cagle, June 14, 1963. Children: Gailya Ruth, Zachary Ryan.