Mario Melendez

Mario Manuel Catalino Melendez (Dr. Mario) is Auguie Henry Chair of Old Testament and Biblical Studies at Oklahoma Baptist University. Mario is Filipino Cajun French and grew up around the deaf community in South Louisiana. He has served as a minority ministry strategist, Hispanic youth intern, and minister for an Asian refugee church, as well as lecturing on the topic of multi-ethnic ministry. He currently resides in Shawnee Oklahoma.