Melford S. Keyes, born in Brooklyn, New York, was raised in a home of tremendous love with the guidance, support and nurturing of his mother Patricia as well as her late parents, Melford C. & Laura J. Keyes. He left home for the United States Air Force at the age of 17 and was married to the lovely, Kendra Parther at the age of 21. Together they have 3 children and have been married for 20 years. Together they are servant leaders at the Joshua House of Worship. With just over 57 years of existence, Mel is the 6th pastor of The Joshua House of Worship, the place where the Love of God abounds unconditionally and where worship comes to life. Located on the west side of San Antonio, Joshua is a small but steadily growing, diverse and dynamic group of disciples who love God and each other. We are commited to giving God our best for surely He has given us His when He gave us Christ.At JHOW our focus is clear: We gather together for the purpose of Living & Loving, Learning, Giving, Glowing and Going througout San Antonio to faithfully share our testimony about the goodness of God to us and His love for all humanity; as we live our lives pasionately and purposefully; in order to make strong, healthy, multi-generational and multi-cultural, disciples for God giving Him the maximum glory in all things.