Board of Advisors

Our Board of Advisors brings decades of combined experience in ministry and Bible translation. Their wisdom and guidance help shape the vision and direction of The Music Bible.

Joe Pringle

Senior Advisor, National Christian Foundation

Joe joined NCF Chicago in 2017 as President and transitioned to Senior Advisor in 2024. His business background includes acquiring Belmont Steel Corporation in 1984, purchasing and merging National Steel Service Center six years later, and leading the combined company as President and CEO until its sale in 1998. He has also been active in private equity investments and worked with a Chicago-based multi-family office. Joe has invested deeply in the Chicago community, serving as Board Chair and Capital Campaign Chair for Holy Family Ministries, as a member of the Board of Directors of Chicago Fellowship since 2009, and on the selection committee for the Gutenberg Award presented by the Chicago Bible Society.

Pike Lambeth

Executive Vice President, The Lockman Foundation

Oversees translation, publishing, and licensing of the New American Standard Bible, Amplified Bible, Nueva Biblia de las Américas, and La Biblia de las Américas. The Lockman Foundation, a nonprofit, nondenominational ministry based in La Habra, California, dedicated to Bible translation since 1942.

Greg Thornton

Chief Financial Officer, Moody Bible Institute (Retired)

Greg Thornton served at the Moody Bible Institute of Chicago for more than 43 years. During his time at Moody Greg worked closely with teams at Moody Publishers, Moody Magazine, Moody Radio (now Moody Global Media), the MBI Senior Leadership team, and the MBI Finance team. Recently retired, Greg now enjoys more time with his wife Grace, their three children, and ten grandchildren. They are members of the Wheaton Bible Church, and Greg also serves on the Board of Directors for Revive Our Hearts Ministries. Greg graduated from Moody with a BA in Bible/Theology, and earned a MBA from Loyola University Chicago.

Michael Brown

Bible Partnership Manager, YouVersion

Michael Brown serves as Bible Partnership Manager at YouVersion, where he leads initiatives to expand global access to Scripture through strategic partnerships and digital innovation. With more than 30 years of experience in business leadership, he brings a blend of corporate acumen and ministry vision to his work. Michael is also the Co-Founder of Left 99 for the 1 Ministries, Inc, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping people encounter God's love through community outreach and discipleship. He is passionate about leveraging technology, collaboration, and faith-based initiatives to bring the Bible to every person, in every language, around the world.

Ben Keller

Partnerships Manager, YouVersion

Ben Keller is the Partnerships Manager at YouVersion, where he cultivates strategic relationships that expand the global reach and impact of digital faith resources. He is also the Founder and Life Coach of Robust Relationship Coaching, helping individuals and couples build healthy, resilient relationships. Ben brings a unique combination of partnership strategy and relational insight to the board, shaped by years of experience building trust-based collaborations and guiding personal growth. He is deeply passionate about helping bring the Music Bible into the hands and hearts of people around the world, believing in the power of Scripture set to music to reach audiences across cultures and generations.

Rick Fiechter

Founder and Lead Pastor of Connection Church in Central Florida

Dr. Fiechter has led the congregation in establishing three licensed Foundation Counseling Center branches. He also serves as a strategic facilitator for the Global Alliance for Church Multiplication (GACX), helping organizations collaborate for greater global impact. An advocate for bridging the sacred-secular divide, Rick is actively involved in three business ventures with his wife, son, and grandchildren—engaging culture while funding ministry. The author of Lasting Leadership and Seasons of Parenting, he holds an M.A. in Ministerial Leadership and a Ph.D. in Leadership.

Bruce Horton

Managing Director of H Group Partners

Bruce is a seasoned executive with more than 40 years of leadership across the insurance and reinsurance industry, where he consistently drove major growth, led cultural turnarounds, and built high-performing teams. He now serves as Managing Director of H Group Partners, acquiring and advising companies with a focus on strategy, risk management, and operational excellence. Bruce also has served on the board of MissionNext and carries a deep passion to see the gospel spread into every region of the world bringing a kingdom-minded vision to every organization he leads.

Patrick Orr

Broker / Auctioneer / GRI

Patrick Orr brings over 25 years of top-performing real estate experience, consistently ranking in the industry's top 1%. A lifelong Indiana resident with a business degree from Ball State University, he and his wife Susan led Eagle Real Estate for 16 years, and his background spans auctioneering, property investment, and small-business ownership. Known for integrity and problem-solving, Patrick has built a career on serving people with honesty and care. He also carries a deep passion for oral Scripture translation and a heartfelt desire to see the Gospel reach as many people as possible through song. He is honored to support the Music Bible's global mission.

Our Team

Even the best ideas need the right people and servant hearts behind them. Our team spans countries and backgrounds, united by a shared desire to help people hear God's Word in a fresh and memorable way. Above all, we want Jesus to remain at the center of everything we do. Our growing team is listed below in alphabetical order by last name.

Gladys Abraham

Production Team

Gladys supports Music Bible by reviewing songs and offering feedback to bring Scripture to life through music. Originally from Nigeria, she enjoys reading, worship music, and quiet reflection, and values being part of a global team united by faith.

Femi Ajakaye

Production Team

Femi helps transform Scripture into music and reviews songs for Music Bible. From Lagos, Nigeria, he is a Christian writer and lyricist who loves storytelling, music, and sharing God's Word in ways that inspire and uplift.

Reyn Jonathan De Vera

Sr Production Team

Reyn composes, reviews, and provides creative input for Music Bible, helping bring Scripture to life through music. From the Philippines, he enjoys spending time with friends and following American sports, while contributing to a global team united by faith.

Tessy Echenim

Quality Review Director

Tessy oversees song reviews and creates devotional content for Music Bible. From Nigeria, she's a devoted wife and mom, and enjoys working as a librarian, exploring fiction, and serving as a virtual assistant.

Mercy James Echenim

Production Team

Mercy contributes to Music Bible by reviewing songs, giving creative input, and refining musical content. From Nigeria, she's Assistant Music Director at her church, enjoys playing guitar, podcasting, and sharing God's Word through music with a global team.

Micah Fiechter

Founder / Director

Micah leads the vision of The Music Bible, bringing Scripture to life through song and making it accessible for families and churches around the world. He is also developing plans for a Bible Tablet, set to release in 2027, designed to help children engage with biblically rich games and entertainment, inspiring his children's generation toward greater biblical literacy.

Bryan Garcia

Production Team

Bryan composes songs and contributes to Music Bible's creative vision, bringing Scripture to life through music. Originally from Mexico, he enjoys producing music, writing lyrics, and connecting with others through his art, while being part of a global team united by faith.

Tony Carlin Hakizimana

Developer

Tony builds and maintains the Music Bible app, ensuring a smooth and inspiring experience for users worldwide. He is currently pursuing his Master's degree in Software Engineering in Cyprus.

Momena Khalil

Marketing Manager

Momena creates videos and social media content to share Scripture through music worldwide. Based in Islamabad, she enjoys family time, baking, caring for her cat, and exploring creative strategies, while being part of a global team united by faith.

Huzaifa Nimushimirimana

Lead Developer

Based in Burundi, Huzaifa leads the development of the Music Bible app across Android and iOS platforms. He oversees the technology that powers the entire Music Bible experience, ensuring reliability and innovation at every level.

Geraldine Ogueri

Production Team

Geraldine transforms Scripture into worship music and reviews songs for Music Bible. From Nigeria, she enjoys sharing her faith, serving others, and helping people experience God's Word through music.

Tricia Yulo

Executive Assistant & Operations Director

Tricia oversees Music Bible's production operations and supports the team in bringing Scripture to life through music. From the Philippines, she studied Operations Management and Business Economics and is passionate about serving others, strengthening faith, and helping people experience the beauty of God's Word through music.