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Mal Fletcher
Born
Mal Fletcher

1957 (age 66–67)
Melbourne, Australia
Occupations
Years active1981–present

Mal Fletcher (born 1957 in Melbourne, Australia) is a media commentator, futurist, author, business leadership consultant, and broadcaster. He holds joint Australian and British citizenship and is currently based in London. Fletcher uses YouTube, X and Instagram.

Biography

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From 1985, Fletcher was the founding National Director of Youth Alive Australia,[1] a faith-based organization. Prior to this, he was the State Director for Youth Alive Victoria.[2]

In 1994, Fletcher founded Next Wave International, a communications group.[3][4] He also launched the Euro Youth Events network and the Strategic Leadership Consultation.[5]

Fletcher launched the 2020 plus organization in 2008 (which is now known as 2030plus).[6] The group produces research and publications dealing with future social change and leadership.

Since 1997, Fletcher has written and hosted the EDGES TV documentaries.[7] Over 80 documentaries in the series have been broadcast internationally.[8] These have aired on the Nine Network and Seven Network in Australia[9] and on SABC1 in South Africa.[10] and online.[11]

In 2006, Fletcher began hosting the Catalyst TV series, featuring interviews with social campaigners and activists, including Tony Campolo, Winkie Pratney and Steve Chalke.[12] The programs are broadcast primarily on satellite TV.

Fletcher has provided media commentary on social issues for BBC World News,[13] BBC Breakfast TV,[14] Sky News,[15] Radio National (Australia),[16] BBC Radio 5 Live,[17] and other TV and radio outlets[18] and various print publications.[19][20] He has also written and presented for BBC Radio 4.

Fletcher is the author of ten books (The latest being "Fascinating Times: A Social Commentary"), and contributes to magazines and internet publications.[21] He has been a keynote speaker at events including Hillsong Conference (Australia), Grapevine (UK),[22] Spring Harvest (UK), Rhema Conference (South Africa)[23] and Planetshakers (Australia). He has also featured in marketing campaigns for groups such as the Benenden Healthcare Society.[24]

Fletcher studied architecture at Deakin University in Melbourne, followed by theology and Christian apologetics. He is an ordained Christian minister[25] with the Australian Christian Churches.

Personal life

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He lives in London with his wife Davina. They have three children.

Notes and references

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  1. ^ Youth Alive Queensland Archived 3 February 2008 at the Wayback Machine
  2. ^ "Youth Alive Malaysia – Welcome to the official website of the Youth Alive Malaysia". Youthalivemsia.org. Retrieved 4 December 2011.
  3. ^ "Next Wave Online". nextwaveonline.com.
  4. ^ "Interview: Mal Fletcher of Next Wave International™ - Christian News on Christian Today". christiantoday.com. 13 May 2004.
  5. ^ "Next Wave Online". nextwaveonline.com.
  6. ^ "2020Plus with Mal Fletcher". 2020plus.net.
  7. ^ [1] Archived 13 October 2006 at the Wayback Machine
  8. ^ "Next Wave Online". Next Wave Online. Retrieved 4 December 2011.
  9. ^ "Next Wave Online". Next Wave Online. Retrieved 4 December 2011.
  10. ^ "Next Wave Online". Next Wave Online. Retrieved 4 December 2011.
  11. ^ "EDGES with Mal Fletcher". Edges.tv. Retrieved 4 December 2011.
  12. ^ "Next Wave Online". Next Wave Online. Retrieved 4 December 2011.
  13. ^ EdgesTV (19 August 2008). "YouTube – Max Mosley Debate on BBC World News". Uk.youtube.com. Archived from the original on 13 December 2021. Retrieved 4 December 2011.
  14. ^ MalFletcher (23 August 2010). "Digital Media, Multi-Tasking: BBC BREAKFAST w/ Mal Fletcher". Archived from the original on 13 December 2021. Retrieved 4 December 2011 – via YouTube.
  15. ^ MalFletcher (6 January 2011). "The Sexualisation of Children – MAL FLETCHER on SkyTV". Archived from the original on 13 December 2021. Retrieved 4 December 2011 – via YouTube.
  16. ^ MalFletcher (11 August 2010). "FUTURE: Where Next? MAL FLETCHER ABC Radio". Archived from the original on 13 December 2021. Retrieved 4 December 2011 – via YouTube.
  17. ^ MalFletcher (11 August 2010). "Celebrity Culture & Our Kids – BBC Radio Mal Fletcher". Archived from the original on 13 December 2021. Retrieved 4 December 2011 – via YouTube.
  18. ^ "Next Wave Online". Next Wave Online. Retrieved 4 December 2011.
  19. ^ "Roxane Battle: Reality check: Gas costs $9 per gallon across the pond". MinnPost. 11 August 2008. Retrieved 4 December 2011.
  20. ^ "Next Wave Online". Next Wave Online. Retrieved 4 December 2011.
  21. ^ "jan/feb 08". Viewer.zmags.com. Retrieved 4 December 2011.
  22. ^ "One Event 2015". grapevinecelebration.org.uk.
  23. ^ "Home - Rhema Bible Church". Rhema Bible Church.
  24. ^ MalFletcher (27 August 2009). "RECESSION: changing attitudes to BIG COMPANIES". Archived from the original on 13 December 2021. Retrieved 4 December 2011 – via YouTube.
  25. ^ "Oops".

Books

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  • Youth: The Endangered Species, Triune Publishing, 1991.
  • Get Real!, Nelson Word, 1993.
  • Burning Questions, Nelson Word, 1994.
  • Making God Famous, Next Wave International, 2000, Authentic Media 2005.
  • The Pioneer Spirit, Next Wave International, 2002, Authentic Media 2005.
  • The Joseph Chronicles, Next Wave International, 2004.
  • Youth Outreach Events, Next Wave International, 2005.
  • The Future is X, Next Wave International 2005.
  • The Church of 2020, Next Wave International 2006.
  • Five Big Ideas: Concepts That Shape Our Culture, Next Wave International 2007.
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