Here at The Good Book Company, we have a new member of staff. Dean Faulkner has just joined the team. We're excited to have him on board and we thought you'd like to meet him too.
Tell us about your role at Good Book
I'm the new UK Sales and Marketing manager. That means I'm going to be spearheading the drive to get our Bible-centred resources out to the people whose ministry will be supported by them. I'll be going to events, talking to bookstall managers, looking at the way we use social media and visiting a range of churches to talk about how we can serve you best. I'll be putting some great deals on the blog each Friday too!
What excites you about this role?
Everything! It's a great opportunity to serve God with the gifts God's given me and the experience I've built up in the commercial world. It's a privilege to be part of the Great Commission of spreading the gospel through the provision of biblical resources. And more than anything I'm passionate about holding out the light of life to those who are heading for death. Marketing isn't just about selling stuff, it's about getting gospel-resources into the hands of those who are doing gospel-work so people can come to Christ and grow in Christ. There's nothing more exciting than that.
How do you spend your time when you're not at work?
I'm married to Mary and have two boys (aged 9 and 12) - spending time with them is a big priority. I'm also very involved in my local church - St John's, Woking - where my wife is on staff as the Families and Children's worker. I'm a school governor. And, when it stops raining or snowing for long enough, I love to play Cricket - I do a spot of coaching too.
Any fascinating facts about yourself that you'd like to share?
I have two! I have a sister-in-law who's a Dame! And I was once (a long time ago) on the books of a professional football club ... until they saw through me and told me I wasn't good enough!
Please do pray for Dean as he begins his ministry with us. And do say 'hello' to him at one of the many conferences he'll be at in the coming months.
