Joe Melendrez
Performing at The FEST on Saturday, August 15
Catholic faith and hip-hop make a powerful combination. With infectious energy, clever lyrics, and a passion for sharing the Gospel, Joe brings a message of joy, hope, and faith to audiences everywhere.
Joe’s journey into ministry began at age 15 when he appeared on MTV. Later that year, a Teen A.C.T.S. Retreat changed the course of his life, inspiring him to dedicate himself to spreading the Good News. Since then, he has released five major Catholic hip-hop albums and founded the faith-based God Swagg Apparel clothing line.
A graduate of the University of Dayton with a BA in Religious Studies, Joe has served as a religion teacher and youth minister for more than a decade. His ministry has taken him across the United States and around the world, where he continues to use music, humor, and his dynamic personality to inspire people to live boldly for Christ.
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