Richard (Rick) R. Melick, Jr
Distinguished Professor of New Testament
Retired Director of Academic Graduate Programs (Ph.D./Th.M.)
Gateway Seminary of the Southern Baptist Convention
(formerly Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary)
3210 E. Guasti Rd
Ontario, CA 91764
Email: [email protected]
MISSION:
To Enrich the Church through Education
PASSION:
The Accurate Dissemination of the Word of God
PRIMARY TEACHING EMPHASES:
New Testament Studies: University Undergraduate through Ph.D.
koine Greek: Beginning Greek through Ph.D. Seminars on Advanced Greek
Hermeneutics: Beginning through Ph.D. Seminars on Biblical Hermeneutics
Pauline Studies: Introductory through Ph.D. Seminars
New Testament Individual Books (entire New Testament but emphasis on):
The Epistle to the Romans
The Prison Epistles: Philippians, Colossians, Ephesians, Philemon
1-2 Corinthians
1-2 Peter
Preaching the New Testament: The Importance of Genre in Expositional
Preaching (including sermon formation)
Creative Expository Preaching: The Importance of Variety in Expository
Preaching (including sermonic development in light of methodologies,
Learning Modalities, Learning Styles, Neuroscience Research on Adult
Brain Functions, Andragogical Learning Principles)
Christian Education: Principles and Practice of Bible Teaching
Education
1980 Post Doctoral Work at Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, Florida
Philosophy of Religion and Psycho-Linguistics.
1977 Ph.D. Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Ft. Worth, Texas.
1969 M. Div. Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, Deerfield, Illinois
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1966 B.A., Columbia International University, Columbia, South Carolina
1962 Graduate, Ben Lippen School, Ashville, North Carolina
Educational Experience
Years
Institution
2015- Present
2015-Present
1996—2015
Distinguished Professor of New Testament: Affiliated Faculty
Gateway Seminary of the Southern Baptist Convention
[formerly Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary]
(Teaching and Advising Ph.D. students
PhD Seminars: Hermeneutics, Advanced Greek 1, Advanced Greek 2
Teaching Online: New Testament, Preaching, Romans,
Principles and Practice of Bible Teaching )
Adjunct Faculty
Western Seminary
Portland, Oregon (Rocklin Campus)
Teaching: Biblical Hermeneutics; Expository Preaching
Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary,
Mill Valley, CA
2011-2015 Distinguished Professor of New Testament
(First Distinguished Professor in GGBTS History)
1996---
2015
Professor of New Testament
2002---
2015
Director of Academic Graduate Studies Programs (PhD/ThM)
(Developed and Direct Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary
Ph.D. Program and Direct the Th.M. program)
1998--
2002
Provost
Professor of New Testament
1985-Present
Evangelische Theologische Faculteit
Leuven, Belgium
Professor and Ph.D. Dissertation Supervisor
1986-1995
Founder and Executive Director
TEACH International (Theological Education and Christian Helps)
Germantown, Tennessee
[along with academic positions]
1992-1996
President, Criswell Center for Biblical Studies (College and
3
Graduate School)_ and
KCBI Radio Network (Five Radio Stations: Texas and Oklahoma
Dallas, Texas
1983-1992
Mid America Baptist Theological Seminary
Memphis, Tennessee
1983-
Professor and Chairman
New Testament and Greek Departments
1991--
Chairman: Doctor of Theology Program
1980-1983
Palm Beach Atlantic University
West Palm Beach, Florida
1981--
Academic Vice President and Dean of the Faculty
1981
Acting President
1981
Acting Dean of Students
1980--
Associate Professor and Chairman,
Religion and Philosophy Department
1977-1979
Miami Christian University, Miami, Florida
Professor and Chairman: Bible and Theology Department
1972-1977
Columbia International University, Columbia, S.C.
Professor of Greek and New Testament
1988
Visiting Professor: The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
1986-present
Seminars U.S. and Internationally
Bahamas, East and West Europe, Africa, Caribbean Islands, China,
Europe
Academic Lectures:
“The Church At Corinth: A Case Study”
Ministry in the New Marriage Culture
October 3, 2013
Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary
Papers Delivered to the Faculty and PhD students
4
Evangelische Theologische Faculteit
Leuven, Belgium
“The Problem at Colossee”
“Paul’s Opponents in Philippi”
“Essential Elements of Christian Growth”
“The Christology of the Petrine Epistles”
“Bart Erhman and the First Three Centuries of Christianity”
“The Divinci Code: Fact or Fiction”
Minnesota-Wisconsin Baptist Convention
Colossians, November, 2013
Baptist Union of Finland
Colossians
Henderson-Powell Lectures (Twice)
2010 (The Basics of Christian Growth)
1998 (Preaching the New Testament)
Mid America Baptist Theological Seminary
Cordova, Tennessee
Mid America Baptist Theological Seminary
New York Campus
S.B.C. 1
st
Conference on Biblical Inerrancy
Ridgecrest, N. Carolina
Plenary Session Respondent to J. I. Packer
Plenary Session Respondent to Millard Eriksen
The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Louisville, Kentucky
The Epistle to the Romans (summer)
Are Southern Baptists Evangelicals? (to SBTS Faculty)
Baptist University
Eradia, Romania
Union University
2010 (lectures to Christian Ministries Faculty and Students)
Jackson, Tennessee
California Baptist University
Riverside, California
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2008
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2017
Vallejo Bible College
Vallejo, California
California State Baptist Convention
Sacramento, CA
Two four-hour sessions on “the Reliability of the Bible”
National Bible Conference
California State Baptist Convention
Two Plenary Sessions
“The Reliability of the Bible”
“The Relevance of the Bible”
Two Divided Sessions
“Understanding the Inerrancy of the Bible”
National Bible Conference
California State Baptist Convention
Two Plenary Sessions
Two Divided Sessions
National Bible Conference
California State Baptist Convention
2011
Four Hours on Interpreting the Bible
California State Convention Educational Conference
July, 2011
Three Plenary Evening Sessions
The Relevance of the Bible
The King James Version: 400 Year Celebration
West Virginia Baptist Convention
November, 2011
Bible Study Teacher
Three Plenary Sessions
6
California Southern Baptist Convention Pastor’s Conference
November, 2011
Opening Address: Philippians One
2010
Consultant for WASC Accreditation Program (2010)
School of Christian Ministry
California Baptist University
Riverside, California
2000
1992-96
Consultant for major revision (2000)
School of Christian Studies
Palm Beach Atlantic University
West Palm Beach, Florida
Daily Devotional Presentation on KCBI
Monday-Friday morning drive time devotions (10 minutes)
1992-1996
Monthly Call-In Radio Program “Answer Man”, KCBI
Answered caller’s questions on a designated subject, once per month for
one hour
1992-1996
Pastoral Experience after Publications (pg 16)
Awards and Honors after Publications (pg 17)
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Publications
Authored/Edited Monographs
Year
2014 Richard R. Melick, Jr. Called to Be Holy: Growing in the Likeness of Jesus.
Nashville: Lifeway Press, 2014.
2010 Richard R. Melick, Jr and Shera A. Melick, Teaching that Transforms:
Facilitating Life Change through Adult Bible Teaching. Nashville:
Broadman Academics. 2010
2002 Rick Melick, Called to be Holy. Nashville: Lifeway Press. 2002.
1991 Richard R. Melick, Jr. Philippians, Colossians, and Philemon. Vol. 32. The
New American Commentary: An Exegetical and Theological Exposition.
Nashville: Broadman Press, 1991.
1987 Duane A. Garrett and Richard R. Melick, Jr., Authority and Interpretation: A
Baptist Perspective. Grand Rapids: Baker Book House, 1987.
Richard R. Melick, Jr. “Authority and Hermeneutics.”
New Testament Consulting Editor. The New American Commentary: An
Exegetical and Theological Exposition. 42 Volume set. Nashville: Broadman
Press. Continuing Series.
New Testament Translator, Holman Christian Standard Bible, Broadman
Holman Press.
Monographs Under Contract for Future Publication.
Under contract to write a commentary on 1-2 Peter and Jude for Biblical
Theology and Proclamation Commentary with Lexham Press. This is a major
commentary with volumes covering all the books of the Bible.)
Assistant Editor for New Testament, Christian Standard Bible Commentary,
a multi-volume set on each book of the Bible. B&H Academics.
Forthcoming.
Under contract: Philippians, Christian Standard Bible Commentary. B&H
Academics. Due 2022.
Writings Chronologically Arranged including Contributions to
Multi-Authored Works
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(Dated Curriculum Materials Later)
(2014) Author “Foundations for Ministry in the New Marriage Culture” Ministry in
the New Marriage Culture. ed Jeff Iorg. Nashville, B & H Academics,
2015.
(2014) “Inspiration and Inerrancy” Worldview Bible Encyclopedia. Ed. David
Dockery, 2014.
(2014) Author. Called to be Holy. Nashville: Lifeway Christian Resources.
May, 2014.
2013
“Can We Understand the Bible?” in In Defense of the Bible. Eds Steven B.
Cowan and Terry L. Wilder. Nashville: B&H Academcs, 2013.
2010
New Testament Consulting Editor, The New American Commentary: An
Exegetical and Theological Exposition. 42 volume set. Nashville: Broadman
and Holman Press. Continuing Series
2010
“Philippians” HCSB Study Bible. Nashville: Holman Bible Publishers, 2010
2010
Author “New Testament Teachings on the Family” A Theology of Family
Ministry. Ed Michael Anthony. Nashville: Broadman Press. 2011
2010
Teaching that Transforms: Facilitating Life Change through Adult Bible
Teaching. Richard R. Melick and Shera A. Melick. Broadman Academic
2010
2010
Author, “The Glory of God in the Synoptic Gospels, Acts, and the General
Epistles.” The Glory of God. Ed. Christopher W. Morgan and Robert A.
Peterson. Crossway Books, 2010.
2009
Author, “A day in the Life of a Translator.” Bible Versions and Translations.
Spring, 2009.
2008
Author, “New Wine in Braodus Wineskins.” John A. Broadus: A Living
Legacy. Southern Baptist Thought and Life. Ed. David A. Dockery and
Roger Duke. Nashville: Broadman Press, 2008.
2008
“The Bible: Effective” SBC Life: Journal of the Southern Baptist
Convention. May, 2008
2007
Author, “Study Notes on Philippians.” The Holman Illustrated Study Bible:
Holman Christian Standard Bible. Broadman Press.2007
2007
Author, “Why there are Four Gospels” The Holman Christian Standard
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Bible: Harmony of the Gospels. Ed Steven Cox and Kendal Easley.
Broadman Press. 2007
2007
Author, “The Language Jesus Spoke” The Holman Christian Standard Bible:
Harmony of the Gospels. Ed Steven Cox and Kendal Easley. Broadman
Press. 2007.
2007
Author, “Notes on Philippians” The Apologetics Study Bible: HCSB. Ed by
Ted Cabal. Broadman and Holman. 2007
2004
Translator, Holman Christian Standard Bible. New Testament [Original
Greek to English]. Nashville: Holman Press, 2004
2004
Author, “The Christology of the Petrine Epistles,” The South African Baptist
Journal of Theology. Vol. 13, 2004
2002
Author,“Philemon” Decision Magazine. Billy Graham Evangelistic
Association. 2002
2001
Author, Called to be Holy, Lifeway Press, Nashville, Tennessee,
2002 Doctrine Study for the Southern Baptist Convention, 2000
2000
Author, “Women as Senior Pastors?” SBC Life: Journal of the Southern
Baptist Convention.. May, 2000
1994
Author, “Literary Criticism of the New Testamant,” Foundations for Biblical
Interpretation: A Complete Library of Tools and Resources. Ed. By David S.
Dockery, Kenneth A. Mathews, and Robert B. Sloan. Nashville: Broadman
Press, 1994.
1993
Author, “Southern Baptist Responses to American Evangelicals: An
Alternative Perspective.” Southern Baptists & American Evangelicals: The
Conversation Continues. Ed by David S. Dockery. Nashville: Broadman
Press, 1993.
1992
Author, “Preaching and Apocalyptic Literature.” Handbook of Contemporary
Preaching. Ed by Michael Duduit. Nashville: Broadman Press, 1992.
1992
Author, “The Opponents of Paul” Holman Bible Handbook, David S.
Dockery, General Editor. Nashville: Holman Bible Publishers, 1992
1991
Author, Philippians, Colossians, and Philemon. Vol. 32. The New American
Commentary: An Exegetical and Theological Exposition.. Nashville:
Broadman Press, 1991.
1990
Author, “The Hermeneutics of History: Interpreting the Book of Acts.” Acts:
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Mid America Theological Journal. Vol 14. No. 1. Spring, 1990
1989
Author, “Collection for the Saints.” Criswell Theological Review. Fall, 1989.
1989
Author, “2 Corinthians 8-9” Exposition of 2 Corinthians. Mid America
Theological Journal. Vol. 13. No. 1, Spring, 1989.
1988
Author, “Introduction to the Gospel of John.” The Gospel of John: Mid
America Theological Journal. Vol. 12. No. 1. Spring, 1988
1987
Co-Editor and Contributor. Authority and Interpretation: A Baptist
Perspective. Edited by Duane A. Garrett and Richard R. Melick, Jr. Grand
Rapids: Baker Book House, 1987.
1987
Author, “Authority and Hermeneutics,” Authority and Interpretation: A
Baptist Perspective. Edited by Duane A. Garrett and Richard R. Melick, Jr.
Grand Rapids: Baker Book House, 1987.
1987
Author, respondent to “Problem Areas Related to Biblical Inerrancy,” by
Millard J. Erickson. The Proceedings of the Conference on Biblical
Inerrancy 1987. Nashville: Broadman Press, 1987.
1987
Author, respondent to “Problem Areas Related to Biblical Inerrancy” by J. I.
Packer. The Proceedings of the Conference on Biblical Inerrancy 1987.
Nashville: Broadman Press, 1987.
1986
Author, “Warnings and Instructions (James 4-5).” The Epistle of James. Mid
America Baptist Theological Journal. Vol. 10. No. 1, Spring, 1986.
1985
Author, “The Supremacy of Christ Applied (10:19-13:25).” Interpreting
Hebrews. Mid America Theological Journal. Vol. 9. No. 1, Spring, 1985
1983
Author, “Theology” Toward a Harmony of Faith and Learning. Edited by
Kenneth O. Gangel. William Tyndale Press, 1983.
1979
Author, “Developing Spiritual Maturity on the Christian College Campus”
paper and seminar presented to the faculty, Miami Christian University, 1979
1979
“We Teach the Bible: An Interview with Dr. Richard R. Melick, Jr.”
Communicare, Spring, 1979.
1978
Author, “A Student’s Handbook to Philippians,” published by Miami
Christian University for a radio Bible class on Philippians. Spring, 1978.
1974
Author, “Forgiving the Sins of Others.” CeBeCequal. 1974
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Published Curriculum Materials
(2500-5000 Words Per Article in Published Form)
YEAR
DATE
PERIODICAL or
SESSION TITLE
TITLE
SCRIPTURE
2017
2003-4
March
Easter
Dec 7
The Gospel Project
Family Bible Study: Adult
Learner Guide
Jesus the
Messiah
Why I Give
Matt. 16:13-28
2 Cor 8:1-24
2003-4
Dec 14
Excellence in
Giving
2 Cor 9:1-15
2003-4
Dec 21
What Child is
This?
Luke 2:4-38
2003-4
Dec 28
Life in the Son
Jn. 1:1-18
2003-4
Jan 4
God Chooses
and Equips
1 Sam 16:1-13
2003-4
Jan 11
God Empowers
1 Sam 17:4-50
2003-4
Jan 18
God Values
Human Life
2 Sam 11:1-17;
12:3-13; Ps.
139:3-16
2003-4
Jan 25
God Works in
His Time
1 Sam 26:7-25
2003-4
Feb 1
Disciplined
Worship
Ps 95:1-7; Heb.
10:19-25
203-4
Feb 8
Disciplined
Prayer
Ezra 8:21-23; 1
Thess 5:16-18;
Jam 5:13-18
2003-4
Feb 15
Disciplined
Josh 1:6-9; Ps
12
Bible Study
1:1-6; 2 Tim
2:15-16
2003-4
Feb 22
Disciplined
Giving
Mal 3:6-12; 1
Cor 16:1-4
2003-4
Feb 29
Disciplined
Service
Mat 20:20-28;
Rom 12:9-13
2003
June 1
Family Bible Study
(Printed Commentary)
The Church:
Evangelizing the
Lost
Matt 9:25-28;
Rom 10:14-15;
2 Cor 5:14-21
2003
June 8
The Church:
Growing
Disciples
Luke 9:23-24;
Eph 4:29-5:10
2003
June 15
The Church:
Ministering to
Needs
Rom 12:4-8;
Eph 4:11-16; 1
Pet 4:10-11
2003
June 22
The Church:
Fellowshipping
Together
Acts 2:42-27;
Eph 4:1-6
2003
June 29
The Church:
Worshipping
God
Ps 100:1-5; Rev
5:1-14
2003
March 2
Baptist Adults, Vol. 28
Number 3
God Wants Holy
Followers
1Thess 4:3-8
2003
March 9
When the Old
Becomes New
2 Cor 5:17; Gal
6:14-15
2003
March 16
A Struggle
Between Life
and Death
Rom 6:1-14;
Gal 2:20
2003
March 23
The Sacrifice
God Requires
Rom 12:1
2003
March 30
Conformed or
Transformed?
Rom 12:2
2003
Aug 3
Baptist Adults, Vol. 28
Conversion is
Jn 3:1-12
13
Number 4
the Starting
Point
2003
Aug 10
Choices that
Lead to Growth
1 Thess 4:1-12
2003
Aug 17
Obstacles to
Christian
Growth
1 Jn 2:15-17
2003
Aug 24
Put on the
Armor
Eph 6:10-18
2003
Aug 31
The Lordship of
Jesus Christ
Rom 10:9-10
2003
Jan 5
Baptist Adults, Vol 28
Number 2
Set Apart for
God
1 Pet 1:1-2;
Acts 26:17-18
2003
Jan 12
Reconciled to
God
2 Cor 5:18-20;
Rom 5:9-11
2003
Jan 19
Made Righteous
in Christ
Rom 5:1-2; Phil
3:7-9
2003
Jan 26
Given A New
Destiny
1 Pet 1:3-5;
Eph 2:4-7
2002
Sept 1
Baptist Adults, Vol 29
Number 1
Biblical
Standard in a
Secular World
Eph 5:26-27
2002
Sept 8
Holy—The Best
Description of
God
Ex 15:11
2002
Sept 15
God’s
Holiness—Our
Sinfulness
Is 6:1-5; Lk 5:8
2002
Sept 22
Holiness—
God’s Will for
His People
Lev 19:1-2; 2
Tim 1:8-9
2002
Sept 29
Why Worship
Rom 12:1; Rev
14
and Serve?
15:1-4
2000
June 4
Explore the Bible: Adult
Teacher, Vol 4 Number 4
The Glorified
Christ
Rev 1:1-20
2000
June 11
God Speaks to
His Churches
Rev 2:1-3:22
2000
June 18
Worship the
Redeemer
Rev 4:1-5:14
2000
June 25
Assurance for
the Saved
Rev 6:1-7:17
2000
July 2
Judgment on the
Unrepentant
Rev 8:1-9:21
2000
July 9
Encouragement
to Faithful
Witnesses
Rev 10:1-11:19
2000
July 16
Satan vs. Christ
Rev 12:1-13:18
2000
July 23
Salvation vs.
Judgment
Rev 12:1-20
2000
July 30
Wrath vs.
Blessing
Rev 15:1-16:21
2000
Aug 6
Doom for False
Religion
Rev 17:1-18:24
2000
Aug 13
The Triumphant
Christ
Rev 19:1-21
2000
Aug 20
Total Triumph
Rev 20:1-15
2000
Aug 27
The Great
Invitation
Rev 21:1-22:21
1998-99
Feb 7
Bible Exposition for
Advanced Bible Study
Jesus’ Authority
to Call Disciples
Mark 1:1-13
1998-99
Feb 14
The Call for
Obedient
Disciples
Mark 1:1-14;
2:13-14; 3:13-
19
15
1998-99
Feb 21
The Call to
Difficult
Discipleship
Mark 2:1-20;
8:14-26
1998-99
Feb 28
The Call to
Service
Mark 5:1-31
1998-99
March 7
Undrstanding
the Cost
Mark 8:27-9:1
1998-99
March 14
Paying the Price
Mark 10:17-31
1998-99
March 21
Staying Focused
Mark 13:1-37
1998-99
March 28
Following the
Suffering Savior
Mark 15:16-41
1998
June 7
Overcoming Hinderances
to Spiritual Growth
Unresoved
Ander
Gen 4:2b-8;
Eph 4:26-27,
31; Jam 1:19-
20
1998
June 14
An Unforgiving
Spirit
Luke 15:25-30;
17:3-4; Eph
4:32-5:2
1998
June 21
Apathy
Rom 12:11;
Rev 3:14-22
1998
June 28
Self-
Centeredness
Phil 2:19-24;
Jam 3:13-16; 1
John 2:15-17
1998
July 5
Being a PeaceMaker
Honor God
Phil 2:1-11;
4:2-9
1998
July 12
Accept
Responsibility
Matt 7:3-5; Jam
4:1-3, 7-12
1998
July 19
Confront in
Love
Matt 18:15-17;
Gal 5:13-6:5
1998
July 26
Be Reconciled
Gen 50:15-21;
Matt 5:21-26;
Col 3:12-17
16
1992
April 5
Church Training: Young
Adults. Whatever
Happened to Sin?
How Sin Began
Gen 3:15
1992
April 12
Man’s
Predicament of
Sin
Rom 1-3
1992
April 19
When A
Christian Sins
Rom 6; 1 Jn
1:6-9
1992
April 26
Sin and
Reconciliation
2 Cor 5:21; Gal
3:22
1991
Oct 6
The Baptist Study Leader,
Vol 2 No 1
Out Faith
Matters
Prov 23:7; Jude
3
1991
Oct 13
The Beginning
of our Faith
Jn 20:30-31
1991
Oct 20
The Confession
of Faith
Deut 6:45; 2
Tim 3:16
1991
Oct 27
Faith and
Function
Matt 7:24-27;
Jam 1:22
1991
Nov 3
My Salvation
1 Jn 5:11-12;
Lk 15:6-10; Jn
10:10; 2 Cor
5:17
1991
Nov 10
I am Jesus’
Disciple
Acts 9:1-16;
Mark 1:16-20
1991
Nov 17
A Disciple by
Choice
Lk 14:25-33;
Acts 9:36-39
1991
Nov 24
Disciples Make
Disciples
Matt 4:18-22;
Mk 5:18-20; Lk
5:27-29
1989?
July 5
Church Training: Young
Adults
“Talk About God”
When Man Talks
About God
198?
July 12
When Man
Rejects God
Rom 1:20; Ps
14:12; 2 Pet
3:3-10
1989?
July 19
When Man
Jer 23:23; Ezra
17
Describes God
9:15; Jer 31:3;
Hos 11:1; Matt
6:6; Heb 4:13;
Rev 19:6
1989?
July 26
When Man
Misunderstands
God
Matt 25:24; Lk
15:1-21; Rom
2:1-16
1990
Oct 1
Church Training: Young
Adults
“The Great Doctrines of
Salvation”
The Need of
Salvation
Rom 5:12-21
1990
Oct 8
Grace
Eph 2:8-9; Tit
2:11; 3:7; Rom
4:15; 11:56
1990
Oct 15
Repentance
Acts 17:30-31;
26:19-20; Rom
2:4
1990
Oct 22
Faith
Rom 3:21; 5:1;
Gen 15:6; Gal
5:6
1990
Oct 29
Forgiveness
Acts 10:43; Ps
32:15; Eph 1:7;
Col 2:13-14
1990
Nov 5
Regeneration
Jn 3:18; Eph
4:22-24
1990
Nov 12
Sanctification
1 Pet 1:15l 1
Thess 4:18; 1
Cor 6:11; 2 Tim
2:20-21
1990
Nov 19
Glorification
Rom 8:1-30
1990
Nov 26
Perseverance
Jon 10:27-28
Pastoral Experience
18
Full
Time/Primary
Dates
Place
2005-08
Abiding Way, San Anselmo, California
Senior Pastor
1999-2004
Abiding Way, San Anselmo, California
Teaching Pastor (Church Plant)
1969-1972
Tarrant Road Baptist Church, Fr. Worth, Tx
Associate Pastor supervising full time people in youth,
music, education, and outreach.
1966-1968
First Baptist Church, Wheeling, Ill
Minister of Youth and Music
1963
First Baptist Church, Cordele, Georgia
Youth Pastor
2016
El Camino Baptist Church, Sacramento, California
Interim
Pastor
2012-2013
Lucas Valley Community Church, San Rafael, California
2012
Park Victoria Baptist Church, Milpitas, California
2012
First Baptist Church, Clear Lake Oaks, California
1999-2000
First Baptist Church, San Francisco, California
1988-89
4
th
Street Baptist Church, Cordele, Mississippi
2
1987
North Oxford Baptist Church, Oxford, Mississippi
1986
Clarkesdale Baptist Church, Clarkesdale, Mississippi
(2
nd
Interim Pastorate There)
1985-6
Crestview Baptist Church, Memphis, Tennessee
1985
First Baptist Church, LePanto, Arkansas
19
1984
Clarkesdale Baptist Church, Clarkesdale, Mississippi
(1
st
Interim Pastorate There)_
1981
First Baptist Church, West Palm Beach, Florida
1980
First Baptist Church, Lake Park, Florida
1979
Sierra Norwood Baptist Church,. Miami, Florida
1976
Sumter Bible Church, Sumter, South Carolina
1975
First Baptist Church, Hartsville, South Carolina
1974
Cassatt Baptist Church, Cassatt, South Carolina
1973
Malvern Hills Baptist Church, Camden, South Carolina
Awards and Honors
DATE
July 15, 2015
2011-present
AWARD/HONORS
Harold Graves Award (by vote of the
Golden Gate Seminary faculty: highest
award given by the seminary)
Distinguished Professor
GGBTS Trustee Elected
(First in GGBTS History)
2000-present
Board of Directors
Touch Ministries
Dallas, Texas
2000
Founder’s Day Speaker
Palm Beach Atlantic University
West Palm Beach, Florida
1994-95
Who’s Who Worldwide
1990-91
Who’s Who in Biblical Studies and
Archaeology
1983
Board of Directors
20
Florida Association of Evangelicals
Affiliate of National Association of
Evangelicals
1982
The Mast (Palm Beach Atlantic
University Yearbook) dedicated to Dr.
Richard Melick, Jr.
Palm Beach Atlantic University
West Palm Beach, Florida
1982
“Dr. Richard Melick Appriciation Day”
Palm Beach Atlantic University
West Palm Beach, Florida
1981
Voted Most Outstanding Teacher of the
Year
Palm Beach Atlantic University student
body
Palm Beach Atlantic University
West Palm Beach, Florida
1980
The Ambassador (Miami Christian
College Yearbook) dedicated to Dr.
Richard Melick
Miami Christian College
Miami, Florida
1980
“Dr. Richard Melick Day” declared
Miami Christian College
Miami, Florida
1979
Board of Directors
Faith and Christian Truth
Englewood, California
1978-80
Board of Reference
Increase International
Hollywood, Florida
1976
Outstanding Young Men of America
1975-77
Executive Committee
South Carolina Christian Education
Convention (Program Director)
1975
Columbia International University
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Yearbook
Dedicated to Dr. Rick Melick
Columbia International University
Columbia, South Carolina
1975-77
First Vice-President, Columbia
International University Alumni
Association
Columbia International University
Columbia, South Carolina
1973-76
Board of Guidance
Inter-Varsity Christian Fellowship for the
State of South Carolina
1965-66
President, Student Body
Columbia International University
Columbia, South Carolina
1963-66
Varsity Basketball 4 year starter
Columbia International University
Columbia, South Carolina
1962-63
President, Freshman Class
Columbia International University,
Columbia, South Carolina
1961-62
President, High School Senior Class
Ben Lippen School, Ashville, N.Carolina
1961-62
President, High School Choir
Ben Lippen School, Ashville, N. Carolina
1962
Most Valuable Athlete (4 sport letterman)
Ben Lippen School, Ashville, N. Carolina
1960
President, Junior Achievement Company
Atlanta, Georgia
1960
President, High School Bible Club,
East Point, Georgia
