 In addition to his teaching, Melanchthon also used to render ministerial duties at local congregations around Bangalore at CSI-St. Peter's Telugu Church and other churches.During 1987-1988 while Melanchthon went on an assignment to Leonard Theological College, Jabalpur, he also happened to visit Pachmarhi, a hill station, where he suffered a Paralytic stroke.By the time he was brought back to Jabalpur for administering treatment, precious moments were lost due to lack of immediate medical access, resulting in severe Brain damage.