John Heithaus (Herrick)

Associate Director of Ministry Support at Lutheran Hour Ministries

John Heithaus has a diverse work experience spanning several industries. John started their career as an Intern at WCBW-FM, where they assisted with production, sales, data entry, and client phone calls. John then joined The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod as a Data Entry Operator and later became a Gift Processing Reporting Coordinator. In this role, they designed and generated data reports, reduced departmental expenditures, and coordinated with vendors.

John then worked at Lutheran Hour Ministries, where they held various positions. John started as an Associate Programmer, where they assembled electronic files, created reports, and proposed cost-saving measures. John then became a Project Leader/Programmer Analyst and Web Developer, providing technical support and performing workflow analysis. John later became the Manager of Ministry Support Communications, managing annual support programs and coordinating various facets of print, video, and online components. Their most recent role at Lutheran Hour Ministries was Associate Director of Ministry Support, where they directed annual support programs and was responsible for a substantial budget.

In 2009, John transitioned into a career as a novelist, working under the name John Herrick.

Overall, John Heithaus has demonstrated strong skills in project management, technical support, data analysis, and creative coordination throughout their work experience.

John Heithaus (Herrick) attended the University of Missouri-Columbia and earned a Bachelor's degree in Mass Communication/Media Studies. Additionally, they also attended Miami University, but there is no further information regarding their degree or field of study at that institution.

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Timeline

  • Associate Director of Ministry Support

    January, 2018 - present

  • Manager of Ministry Support Communications

    January, 2006

  • Project Leader / Programmer Analyst and Web Developer

    January, 2004

  • Associate Programmer

    January, 2000

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