Born to Carl Outler & Patricia Keyes in Brooklyn, New York Mel, grew up in a loving household with his mother Patricia as well as his grandparents, Melford C. & Laura J. Keyes. At seventeen he entered in the United States Air Force where he spent ten years on active duty stationed in Texas where he met his lovely wife, Kendra F. Keyes, now married for over 34 years. They have three children and five grandchildren and for the past 18 of those years, Mel has continued to grow as pastor of The Joshua House of Worship, located in the heart of the west side of San Antonio.

Mel has authored three books, “Hell To The Know” and “7 Keyes For The BEST Of Your Life” both, based on biblical principles pointed at living an empowered life. His latest book, “Going Places” is an anthology filled with the incredible stories of ten powerful women of God. He’s also served as the publisher for “If Carol Can,” the life story of one of his daughters in ministry.

As an entrepreneur Mel has created conferences, inspirational radio programming & even served as a cast member for a personal development based reality TV show called “The Keynote.” He and Kendra enjoy owning & operating their work from home travel business teaching others how to travel more affordably, creating additional income and funding extra support for passions and kingdom causes like their own role in orphan ministry.

As a community leader and an adaptive parent himself, Mel became a charter member & vice chairman of The Community Clergy Advisory Board (CCAB) a state mandated group that promotes the adoption of and provision of services to minority children through consulting with churches and other civic organizations. He presently serves as the region 8 representative and member on The Advisory Committee On Promoting Adoption of Minority Children, appointed by the Texas Department Of Family And Protective Services Commissioner.

Mel’s studies include an associate degree from the United States Air Force in instruction methodologies, an Associate of Arts in Cross Cultural Studies and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Theology from The Baptist University of the Americas; as well as a Master's of Arts degree in Christian Ministry from The Dallas Baptist University.

As a certified life coach with 48 Days and founder of “Master Keyes Coaching & Consulting,” Pastor Mel is focused on helping others access the keys to unlock the vision inside of them in the three fold areas of:

Ministry, Entrepreneurship and Leadership.