In 2012 Merlin Gonzales wrote the book The Kingdom In Our Midst, which challenges the reader to operate in the supernatural realm of faith. He founded Faith Hope and Love in 2005 out of his passion to disciple and to bring the love of God to local communities through acts of kindness. Through God’s inspiration to unify the Body of Christ, Merlin developed the concepts of “Mission Trips in Your Own Backyard” and “Missional Food Pantry.” He is a co-host for Wish TV 8′s “Religion In The News” program while serving as a Guest Speaker and Church Consultant. He is the President of the board of Lawrence Township Hunger Coalition and a board member of the Church Federation of Greater Indianapolis. Merlin Gonzales was born in the Philippines and now lives with his wife, Annie, in Noblesville, IN. He has two children, Kayla and Andrew.