Merlin Gonzales founded Faith Hope and Love Intl., collaborating with churches crossing denominational lines. He developed the concept of Mission Trips in Your Own Backyard. Merlin's teachings are about raising up a generation passionate for God to build a legacy of transformation. Merlin speaks at different organizations and churches to encourage people to live out their faith. He is a church consultant helping pastors reach out in their communities to raise and train leaders. Merlin and his wife Annie live in Noblesville, Indiana.