My name is Melissa Pique, and I’ve been blessed to call Halls Crossroads, Tennessee home for the past 25 years. I’ve been married to my husband, Todd, for just as long, and together we share a wonderful life with our son, Landon, who is 21, and my beautiful stepdaughter, Alyssa, who is 30. We also have the smartest and most lovable Goldendoodle, Koufax, who brings joy to our home every day.

I have been blessed with the most amazing parents, John and Peggy, who have been married for nearly 55 years. They devoted their lives to serving the Lord and made sure that our home was built on faith, love, and Christ‑centered values. Their example of selflessness and Christlike living has shaped the person I am today. I also have a wonderful brother, Sean, along with his wife, Adele, and their son, Henry, who bring even more joy to our family.

I have spent the past 18 years working in the mortgage industry at Vanderbilt Mortgage, but before Tennessee became home, I spent my early childhood in Western Kentucky. Kentucky remains close to my heart—not only because I’m a proud fan of my Kentucky Wildcats, but because it’s where I first met the Lord. I can still remember being about seven years old, trying to fall asleep one Sunday night after hearing a message about the rapture. The Holy Spirit spoke to my heart, showing me that I was lost and in need of a Savior. With my parents by my side, I knelt beside my bed and asked the Lord to come into my heart. I have never experienced a peace like I did on that night.

When I was ten, my dad’s job brought us to Tennessee, and I’ve been here ever since. I’ve been a member of Fellowship Baptist Church in Lenoir City for nearly 40 years. I am grateful to belong to a church that loves the Lord deeply and strives to serve the community with purpose. One of my greatest blessings is getting to assist my mom in teaching Sunday School for 3rd–5th graders—an experience that has brought me so much joy and growth.

My favorite Bible verse is Lamentations 3:22–23, a reminder that God’s mercies are new every morning and His faithfulness never fails. My favorite book of the Bible is Ruth, a beautiful picture of Jesus’ redeeming love. And one of my favorite worship songs is “Goodness of God,” because it reminds me daily of how the Lord holds me, guides me, and protects me from the things of this world

Recently, my bosom friend of 41 years, Carrie McMillan, called to share that she was starting a nonprofit organization called God’s Kidz, an outreach designed to teach God’s Word to children of all ages. She told me the Lord had laid it on her heart to ask me to join her in this mission. After praying about it, I knew God was calling me to say yes.

I have tried to live my life for the Lord, but I often feel and know that I haven’t done enough to be the witness He deserves. I believe this opportunity is God giving me a way to step forward, serve with purpose, and make a difference for His Kingdom. I am humbled, grateful, and excited to be a part of God’s Kidz and to help share His love with the next generation.

My name is Rachel Pfleger. I have been married to my husband for 5 years and we have a 2 year old daughter. The Lord saved me when I was 13 years old and has been working in my life ever since. I attend a baptist church where I teach elementary age Sunday school. Kids ministry has always held a special place in my heart and I knew God’s Kidz was something the Lord was calling me to be apart of. I’m so excited to be apart of God’s plan and sharing the Gospel with those in our path.

My name is Amber Kollock, and I am forty-three years old. I was blessed to be born into a Christian family, and I came to know Christ in my youth. My late maternal grandfather was an evangelist and pastor and a very strong influence in my life, alongside my parents, who have been a constant example of how to truly live for Christ in all circumstances.

I have an older sister who is a principal at a local Christian school and a younger brother who is in the Navy. Yes, I’m a middle child—ha ha! God has also blessed me with a devoted husband of nearly fifteen years who has been so supportive, no matter what life holds.

In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my family and my dog. I also enjoy singing—whether at church or in the car—and making people laugh.

Currently, the Lord is using me at a local faith-based preschool as a teaching assistant, where I met Carrie McMillan, the Director of God’s Kidz, and Anna Russell, one of our board members. They are such a blessing to work with. It had been so long since I had Christian coworkers that they were like a breath of fresh air. We have cried, laughed, and prayed together. These ladies have a true heart for the Lord and His little ones!

God is so good, and I want to help God’s Kidz spread the Gospel. There are so many children who would never hear about our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, anywhere else. Most of the children I come in contact with are raised in worldly homes and would never have the opportunity to learn about Jesus and how He died for our sins on the cross.

My prayer is that He will use God’s Kidz to reach hearts while they are young and more likely to accept Him. I am so thankful God has allowed me to take part in what He is doing in His kingdom through God’s Kidz! I give Him all the glory!

Doncella is an experienced financial professional with deep expertise across finance, accounting, and mortgage banking. She held board of directors’ positions on several nonprofit boards dedicated to supporting women, minorities, the disadvantaged, and religious communities. She is currently serving on two nonprofit boards, where she continues to provide strategic insight, financial oversight, and mission-driven leadership.
She believes that serving on the Godz Kidz’ Board of Directors is a direction from the Lord. She considers this role both a calling and a responsibility to contribute her professional skills in support of this faith-based outreach and education.
Beyond her professional and community commitments, she is passionate about health and fitness. Her hobbies include participation and competing in sports such as weightlifting,
powerlifting, and running, reflecting her discipline and resilience in several aspect of her life.

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