Meet Rahway's Melinda Maysonet

Melinda has graciously offered to counsel those in need at First Baptist Rahway. Below is a brief biography, as you can see, Melinda is a gifted Christian Counselor and we are very fortunate to have her working with us.

Melinda Maysonet became a member of First Baptist Church in December of 2009.  She initially served as our youth group leader and subsequently became our church counselor.  While working as an Administrative Assistant, Melinda earned both a Bachelor of Professional Studies in Human Services and a Master of Arts in Forensic Psychology.  During her graduate studies, she interned as a mental health counselor at a GED program in Harlem, NYC where she provided counseling services for both students and staff, established policies and procedures, and created the official forms utilized in the Counseling Department.   Upon completion of her graduate studies, Melinda worked as an in-home family therapist, providing behavioral therapy to children and their families.  She currently works as the Administrative Assistant to the Interim Provost at Rutgers University and has recently started her own counseling practice. 

Melinda is passionate about helping young people and adults understand and practicably apply the principles found in God’s word to their everyday lives so that they may experience the peace, joy and abundant life promised.

If you wish to speak with Melinda, call Pastor Bill at the church and he will get you in touch.