MEDIA COMMENTATOR, PRODUCER & PRESENTER

• Executive Producer & Writer/Presenter, TV Programme 'EDGES with Mal Fletcher':
  • 30 min magazine-style TV info-documentary dealing with social issues
  • 5 series produced over 7 years, 1997-2004
  • Target Audience: 18-35 years
  • Produced by Next Wave International and D-Solve Media (Denmark)
  • Featured subjects include: terrorism, euthanasia, nanotechnology, globalisation, credit and debt, bio-technology
  • Broadcasters include: TV Denmark, 7 Network (Australia), 9 Network (Australia), FamilyNet (USA), SABC1 (South Africa)
  • Other broadcasters include independent cable and satellite providers in the UK, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, Africa and Asia
  • Also broadcast online, with visitors in more than 120 nations
  • Nominated for Showcase Award 2005, National Religious Broadcasters (USA)
  • DVDs published by WORD (Australia)
    
    
• Guest contributor / interviewee, current affairs and factual programmes:
  • Radio stations in UK (e.g. Cross Rhythms), Australia (e.g. 3MP, 3AW, 3DB, 2UE, LifeFM), Europe and South Africa
  • TV channels in Australia (e.g. 'Tonight Live' - 7 Network, 'Good Morning' - Nine Network Regional, 'News' - various stations), UK, Europe and South Africa
    
    
• Writer / Presenter, radio 'GodSpots' (30 & 60 secs on life and faith issues), on radio in UK, Australia, New Zealand, UK, Europe, USA.
• Writer / Presenter, TV 'TimeOut' spots (30 secs on life and faith issues), on TV in UK, Europe, Australia.
• Magazine Contributor (social comment, leadership issues, faith). Magazines and Internet Magazines in Australia (e.g. Sight), UK (e.g. Cross Rhythms), USA (e.g. Relevant), Europe (e.g. Dagen), Asia, New Zealand.

• 'Youth: The Endangered Species: Helping Youth Survive in the 90s', 1991 & 1992, TriUne (Australia), Nelson-Word (UK). (Social issues affecting young people and families - e.g. suicide, drug and alcohol abuse, unemployment, abortion, family communication).
• 'Get Real!', 1993, Nelson-Word (UK). (Leadership development in church and community - communication skills, time management, goal-setting, spirituality).
• 'Burning Questions', 1994, Nelson-Word (UK). (Social issues affecting young adults - e.g. health, sexuality, environmentalism, money, careers guidance etc.).
• 'Making God Famous: Equipping Christian for Influence in a Post-Modern World', 2000 & 2005, NWI (Europe), Authentic Media (UK). (Interaction of church and society).
• 'The Pioneer Spirit' 2002 & 2005, NWI (Europe), Authentic Media (UK). (Leadership: developing creativity and strategic thinking).
• 'The Joseph Chronicles', 2004, NWI (Europe, Australia). (Teenage life skills).

• 24 years speaking to audiences of all ages in more than 25 nations in regions including UK, Europe, Australasia, Asia, USA, Africa, Canada, South America:
  • Universities and Colleges: Social Issues, Cultural Shifts
  • Schools: Life Skills Training
  • Conferences: Business, National Church Celebrations
  • Youth Events, large sporting & concert venues
  • Leadership: Master Classes and Conferences on social change and the interface of church and society
  • Leadership Networks: Community & Church leaders
  • Parenting & Family Workshops

• Released 5 albums as singer/songwriter/producer between 1983 and 1991: Inspiration, Special Edition (Live), Bought with a Price, Sell Out, Pass by Me*.
• Executive Producer on 2 live albums, 1988 and 1989: Shake This City I and II (Youth Alive).
• All albums 'gospel rock', released in Australia through Christian/gospel market by DTS Records, Messenger Music, Youth Alive.
  
  *Produced by Chapel Lane Music, UK (released in UK Christian/gospel market)

• President, Evangelical Student Union, Deakin University, Melbourne (1977-1978).
• Ordained as minister with the Assemblies of God in Australia[1] (1984).
• Director, Youth Alive Victoria (1984-1991).
• Founding National Director, Youth Alive Australia[2] (1986-1991).
• Pastor, Hills Community Church, Melbourne (1986-1990).
• Founder / Director, Next Wave International[3] (1994-present).
• Director, Strategic Leadership Consultation for Europe[4] (1999-present).

• Architecture, Deakin University (1976-1980).
• Theology and Christian Apologetics, Pacific College of Graduate Studies (1982-1985).

• Born in Melbourne, Australia 1957.
• Married to Davina since 1980. Three children, born '84, '87, '89. Now living in South Oxfordshire.

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