Authors

The articles and resources provided on New Media Ministry are written by people who minister just like you! We’ve all spent different amounts of time in the ministry field as well as in the professional field.

Below you’ll find a list of our main authors as well as some intricate details of their lives!

Matt Brown – The Web GuyChris Faddis

Along with contributing here on New Media Ministry, Matt runs his freelance web design studio, 336 Creative while he finishes up college in Greensboro, North Carolina.

Matt first become involved in ministry on the receiving end by growing up in the Life Teen program at his church. Upon entering college, he immediately shifted roles to help lead the Life Teen program and minister to middle and high school aged kids. He has been doing that for two and a half years now. Matt loves being able to combine his love for technology with his love of the grace of God in an effort to help teens advance in their own spiritual journey.

Chris Faddis – The Ministry GuyChris Faddis

Chris Faddis is first a devoted husband to Angela and father to Gianna and Augustine. He is also a Catholic writer and speaker and serves as Director of Youth Ministry at St. Leo’s Catholic Church in Winston-Salem, and North Carolina Area Contact for Life Teen, Inc. an international Catholic youth ministry organization. His writing has appeared in publications such as The Catholic Sun, Life Teen’s Spotlight, as well as other Life Teen resources. Chris is also author and publisher of www.livinggracefully.net which offers daily inspiration for Catholic living. His writings can also be found at the Integrated Life Channel on Catholic Exchange as well as catholicyouthministry.com where he writes on topics related to youth ministry.

Nick Heller – The Creative Guy Nick Heller

Nick Heller is a graphic designer, event coordinator, production consultant, and husband. He owns Missing Link Design Services – a graphic design firm focused on creating relevant media for today’s society that fits within the scope and vision of Church ministry. He also works for the Arizona Cardinals Football Club as an event coordinator in their Production and Scoreboard Operations department, freelances with Life Teen, Inc. – assisting in web and graphic updates for their ever expanding website portfolio – and works as a freelance production consultant on conferences/events/concerts after serving two years as the Road Manager and Technical Coordinator for the Matt Maher band. He uses his experience and knowledge in both production and design for one thing: to give God and His people what they deserve – quality products and services for the promotion of the Gospel.

2009 was a busy year for Nick. He returned to school – coupling his first degree (Sound Engineering) with a second in Graphic Design & Small Business. He was married in March to his lovely wife Katie and has recently purchased a new home. When Nick isn’t working, going to school, spending time with Katie, or working some more, he enjoys playing golf, checking out Facebook & Twitter, and laughing with friends.