 Initially after his postgraduate studies, Melanchthon worked in the Andhra Pradesh Government serving in a Mandal Office.Around this time, he found his calling towards full-time priesthood.Much like Saint Ambrose of Milan, the Early Church Father, Melanchthon resigned from Government service and proceeded to the Office of the President of Andhra Evangelical Lutheran Church Society headquartered in Guntur, which was headed by G. Devasahayam, AELC and conveyed his interest in vocation of priesthood.