Mel Finlay is Co-Executive Director of Nation At Prayer, a national ministry focused on spiritual refreshment and prayer with and for elected representatives and Indigenous leaders. Mel also serves as Liaison to the weekly Parliamentary Prayer Breakfast (a non-partisan gathering of current and former MPs and Senators), the National Prayer Breakfast in Ottawa and the Washington National Prayer Breakfast.

Prior to his role with Nation At Prayer, Mel served in senior leadership positions in government, not-for-profit, and corporate sectors and as consultant to leaders in corporations and not-for-profit organizations. With a heart for ministry in community, he has served as pastor in rural congregations and a multi-ethnic community church in Toronto.  

Currently on the Board of the Canadian Bible Society, Mel has also served on the boards of national and international organizations including as Chair of an NGO doing development work in Afghanistan, the Boards of Crossroads Christian Communications Inc. and YES-TV, and as Liaison to the Vatican and the Catholic Church on a global initiative. 

Recognized as transformational leaders, bridge builders and encouragers of others, Mel and Susan serve as mentors to leaders and ministries in Canada and around the globe. In recognition of their ministry to Senators, Members of Parliament, Indigenous leaders and Elected Representatives across Canada, Mel and Susan were each awarded the King Charles III Coronation Medal in February 2025.