Melak Alemayehu Tsegaw has an MA in pastoral theology from Adventist University of Africa, and a PhD in religion from Adventist International Institute of Advanced Studies. He is currently a lecturer of Old Testament at the Theological Seminary of Adventist University of Africa. He started teaching in the Department of Theology of Ethiopia Adventist College in 2010 and taught several courses. His research interest includes studies in the Psalms, biblical theology of worship, and discipleship.