Alan Melton, founder of Disciple Like Jesus ministry, and co-author of Disciple Like Jesus For Parents, which has recently been picked up by Calvary Press, will address the Upstate SC American Christian Writers' meeting May 22 at the Anderson County Library from 2:30-4:30 p.m. Melton's  ministry encourages parents and grandparents to disciple their children in the same manner that Jesus made disciples. His articles have been featured in numerous publications, and he speaks at churches, associations and conferences. He has also served the Lord as a church planter, pastor-elder, ministry leader and business owner. He led Evangelism Explosion and FAITH evangelism training ministries for 10 years and juvenile delinquent ministries for 16 years. Married to Donna since 1977, they have two children: Jennifer and Ryan.