Ed Nicholson
Sales Manager &
Partnership Development
ed@missionwake.com
Building partnerships. Fueling the movement.
"Impact grows when the right people come together for the right purpose."
Team
Bio
Ed Nicholson is a Dove Award–nominated songwriter, performer, and producer with decades of experience in both the Christian and mainstream music industries. As a former member of the acclaimed band Three Crosses, Ed has shared the stage with artists like Amy Grant, Michael W. Smith, and DC Talk, while also earning writing and production credits with names such as Jason Aldean, Luke Bryan, and Phillips, Craig & Dean.
Now serving as Sales Manager for the MissionWake News Collective, Ed brings a unique combination of creative insight and business acumen to the platform’s growing outreach and sponsorship strategy. With a gold and platinum track record, he understands how to connect vision with value and translate movement-based storytelling into real marketplace opportunities.
Ed leads national and regional sponsorship development, building relationships with churches, organizations, and faith-driven companies that want to align with content that transforms lives. Drawing from his extensive background in live event production and brand partnerships, he helps shape the energy behind MissionWake’s platform while ensuring that every partnership serves a greater Kingdom purpose.
At the core of Ed’s work is a passion for the Gospel and a commitment to helping transformational stories go further. He believes the right partnerships do more than fund a movement. They multiply its reach.
Meet The Team

Mick Richards
Founder & Executive Editor

Mary Nastukov
Digital Managing Editor

Ed Nicholson
Sales Manager

Ben Crawford-Medina
Web Developer

Jimmy Torres
Photojournalist