Eva Rydelnik

Eva Rydelnik teaches courses in Literature, Jewish Culture and Education at Moody Bible Institute in Chicago. She also serves with Chosen People Ministries bringing the Good News of Messiah to the Jewish people. She loves books, Humphrey Bogart films, dogs, hiking (especially in the Adirondacks) and taking people to Israel. She and her husband, Michael, live in Michigan and have two adult sons.

Tricia McMillan

Tricia McMillan is the senior producer of Chris Fabry Live, Equipped with Chris Brooks, and Moody Radio’s Open Line® with Dr. Michael Rydelnik. She has worked at Moody Radio since 2000 on a variety of programs. She is a graduate of Moody Bible Institute and has a Master of Ministry from Moody Theological Seminary. Tricia is married to Nate, has three children and lives in the Chicago suburbs.

Rick Melson

Dr. Rick Melson is the 11th President of Moody Bible Institute, effective August 17, 2026, succeeding Dr. Mark Jobe.

Prior to coming to Moody, Dr. Melson served as president of Southwest Baptist University in Bolivar, Missouri. Previously, he served as Vice President for Advancement at Cedarville University and also held executive leadership roles at Houghton College. His career spans more than three decades in Christian higher education, ministry, fundraising, enrollment management, and organizational leadership.

He earned a Ph.D. in Leadership from Dallas Baptist University, a master's degree from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, and a bachelor's degree from Murray State University. He also completed executive studies through Harvard University's Institute for Educational Management.

Rick and his wife Tammy have been married for more than three decades and are blessed with three children, a daughter-in-law, and a new grandson. They look forward to joining the Moody community and making Chicago their new home.