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Meet Our Circle 31 Team!

MELISSA TAYLOR

Senior Director of Ministry Experience
Melissa leads teams that are responsible for Proverbs 31 Ministries events, First 5, and our new Circle 31 Book Club. She has a passion for making sure people know they are valued and loved, especially by God. This, coupled with her love for God’s Word, makes creating and overseeing ministry experience the best job in the world for her! Melissa lives in Charlotte, North Carolina, with her husband of over three decades and is the mother of four adult children. She loves spending time with her family, usually has a good book on her bedside table, and is wild about college football! She’s always happy to talk to you about any of the above-mentioned topics!
  • Encourager
  • Motivator
  • Advocate
  • Football Enthusiast
  • Aspiring Golfer

KENDRA LEGRAND

Senior Manager of Ministry Experience
Kendra helps create the Circle 31 Book Club experience at Proverbs 31 Ministries. She’s passionate about the power of encouragement, showing up for others, and building relationships that bring glory to God. She’s lucky to bring all three things together in her day job and everyday life. After her 9-5 role, you can find her recording an episode for her podcast FriendCHIP with Kendra or exploring a new, quaint town with her husband, Will, and son, Liam.
  • Driven by deadlines
  • Includer
  • Optimist
  • Potato-chip enthusiast
  • Friend to all

ELLEN ADKINS

Community Manager
Ellen helps make the Circle 31 Book Club experience the best it can be. She is passionate about helping women know and love God’s Word and is blessed to do that every day at Proverbs 31 Ministries. She will never turn down a cup of coffee and can usually be found going for a walk or experimenting with a new recipe. Ellen lives in Charlotte, North Carolina, and is actively involved with her local church.
  • Garden enthusiast
  • Proud aunt
  • Lifelong learner
  • Helper
  • Friend