Janet's leadership spans across more than 55 countries, where she has repeatedly led multigenerational and intercultural teams. She has spoken extensively at churches, conferences, and outdoor outreaches.
Melonie JANET Mangum
Melonie JANET Mangum is an accomplished leader in the church, with experience serving twice as an associate pastor, overseeing various ministries, including women’s, children’s, prison, and mental health. She has years of experience in deliverance and compassion outreaches.
As CEO of Partners for Transformation and Transformation Director for Aglow International, Janet focuses on evangelism, discipleship, and training events. Her leadership spans over 55 countries, where she has led teams and spoken at numerous churches and conferences.
Melonie JANET Mangum leads teams composed of intra-cultural, multi-national, and intra-generational members, witnessing God’s miracles and healings.
Once shy, Melonie JANET Mangum has now become a “comfortably bold” individual, a transformation she credits to Divine assignments. She holds a double doctorate in Theology and has authored several books on Amazon. Melonie JANET Mangum’s journey from shyness to boldness showcases God's grace and mercy in her ministry.
Rev. Marnie Piuze
Rev. Marnie Piuze has many years of experience doing volunteer work for schools, community organizations and churches. She has extensive teaching experience in churches and as founder and former Teaching Director of Community Bible Study, in Malibu, California. She speaks at churches and women’s retreats.
Her desire is to teach and train others in the ways of God for His kingdom transformation in their lives, their families and their communities. She is currently a pastor at The Gathering Place in Burbank, CA.
In addition, Marnie is on the Board of Directors of the M. Piuze Foundation, a charitable foundation where she fills the offices of CFO and Secretary.
Rev. Marnie Piuze is also a professional artist. She is a member of the Allied Artists of the Santa Monica Mountains & Seashore where she served as the President for many years and is a member the California Art Club and the Westlake Village Art Guild. To view her paintings, visit marniepiuze.com
Marnie is the mother of 3 adult children and 7 wonderful grandchildren.
PUZZLES
by Dr. Melonie JANET Mangum
There they lay on the table. Only just begun and another half done. The cardboard box lacks eloquence, while the picture on the top hints of destiny and purpose. It’s a captivating journey of growth. Each piece, with its unique shape and color, seems destined to connect seamlessly with another. As I maneuver the fragments, searching for the perfect fit, I feel a sense of anticipation. Ah, there it is! I always knew the blue and green would find their place. Now, for the red and yellow—how will they unite? There! They match perfectly, slowly unveiling the masterpiece.
When I read the bible, I often liken it to a puzzle. Imagine turning all the pieces upside down—no distinct colors, just shades of grey. The challenge remains to find how each piece fits based solely on its shape, without seeing the full picture.
A friend and I once designed a game for leaders. They were to assemble a puzzle from the backside against the clock. It was significantly quicker once we flipped it over and could see the colorful image guiding us. Looking at the grey side, we might think, “Well, it fits, I suppose that’s good.” But flipping it reveals the purpose and beauty behind each piece’s placement revealing the overall significance.
I remember meeting Marnie, believing it was God’s strategy for us to collaborate in women’s ministry. Despite initial doubts—thinking she was too different from me—I sought God’s wisdom with friends. It turns out, Marnie had done the same. We both received clarity from God: she saw me as a puzzle piece falling into her life, and I sensed her differences were essential for leading women’s ministry.
Marnie symbolized our unity with a gift of a chain featuring a dangling puzzle piece, signifying our diverse yet united purpose in revealing God’s Kingdom among women. We trusted God to beautifully fit the pieces together.
Isn’t this how we view not just our lives, but the entire body of Christ, the Ekklesia? Each of us incomplete puzzles, yet in God’s hands we become a revealing of His glory. As Apostle Paul wrote in Ephesians 2:10, “We are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works.” He continually transforms us individually and corporately, connecting us to serve His greater vision.
Ephesians 2:21-22 resonates: “In Christ, the whole building is joined together and rises to become a holy temple in the Lord. And in Him you too are being built together to become a dwelling in which God lives by His Spirit.”