Melonie Fife

I was raised in Southern West Virginia and blessed with a Christian home.  My parent’s faith in God has been such a strong spiritual influence in my life.  I am forever grateful for the love, prayer and support they so freely give.

During my senior year of high school I decided to run away from everything I was ever taught.  The road I chose accelerated down the path of destruction.  After graduation I set out for college to find myself.  Where I found myself was lost, and in need of a Savior.  It was the grace of God and the people he placed in my life to help me through and see that He was my only strength.  God rescued me and when I gave my heart to Him is when my life truly began to fall into place.

May of 2006 I graduated from Bluefield State College with a B.A. in Social Science.  After graduation I began to pray that God would open the door to work in ministry as a Drug/Alcohol counselor.  Peniel was brought to my attention and I began to pray for guidance.  While at a camp meeting in West Virginia I was privileged to talk to staff about the ministry.  I sent my resume in and within days had received a call back.  I came for a visit and knew this is where God was calling me to go.

I came to work at Peniel, October of 2006.  I am being trained as a Counselor in the Clinical Department.  The staff has been so compassionate and to learn from this professional team is such an honor.  God has truly blessed me to be a part of this life changing ministry.  My future plan is to enroll in graduate school and pursue a Master’s degree in counseling.