Endorsements
"With Hard as Nails, Justin proves that he is one of the next great inspirational leaders. "Justin proves he is one of our next great leaders -- with this book he will inspire you to change your life, like no one has before."
Ken Blanchard
Founder of Ken Blanchard Corporations
author of Leading at a Higher Level
www.kenblanchard.com
"Hard As Nails is that rare book that not only sympathizes with a person's deepest struggles but also offers a hopeful way out. Justin Fatica has written something that will touch millions."
The Honorable Tom Ridge
Former Governor of Pennsylvania
1st National Homeland Security Director
www.ridgeglobal.com
"Justin's passion for life is something that we all could use a dose of. This is a must read for young people! Justin's message to touch and empower young people is right on the mark. His passion is honest and impactful, and it's a message that we all can use!"
Dan Lier
Success Consultant
Author of The 10 Minute Coach
www.danlier.com
"I believe that Justin can have impact not only in the sports arena, but with other people. Justin does not operate in fear, which is a challenge for many leaders."
David Tyree
New York Giants Wide Receiver
2005 Pro Bowl Selection
"The very positive response from our students who heard Justin speak has been a clear indication he did indeed reach our students and made a huge difference in their lives. Although the retreat was held months ago, students will talk about their experience in glowing terms. Many students said they were some of the most profound experience of their lives."
Father Scott Jabo
Headmaster of Cathedral Preparatory School for Boys
"One thing that people must recognize about Justin's message is that it's NOT all about being Christian, Catholic or a "religious" person per se-he takes a stand for young people and parents from all walks of life and backgrounds. He represents the "next generation" of speakers and mentors that can relate with both teens and adults alike."
Michael J. Lindstrom, J.D.
Performance Coach and Consultant
www.mikelindstrom.com
"Justin Fatica is a faith-filled disciple of the Lord who has helped many young people to reclaim their faith. His sincerity and personal witness have energized many to deepen their love of God and live their discipleship."
Most Rev. Donald W. Trautman, STD, SSL
Bishop of Erie
"Justin Fatica has visited Family Theater Productions in Hollywood as a celebrity guest for our latest film production, Rosary Stars, Praying the Gospel. Justin and his team are able to provide dynamic presentations for large groups of young people along with retreats and assistance in reviving youth ministry at parishes and high schools."
Father Willy Raymond
Director of Family Theater Productions
www.familytheater.org
"Justin Fatica is driven to make a difference, to connect young people with Christ. He is excited about the message, intense in his methodology, zealously challenging youth to be more like Jesus. Through his Mega Youth and Hard As Nails Ministries Fatica commands the attention of teenagers, gives them purpose and hope."
Most Reverend Thomas J. Costello
Former Auxiliary Bishop
"Students and Faculty alike are still talking about your program. On Monday March 13th, 2006 a passion for positive living was ignited into our auditorium."
Joan McNichol MA, SAC
Substance Awareness Coordinator
Health and Social Services Coordinator
Phyllis H. Hendry
President & CEO of Lead Like Jesus
www.leadlikejesus.org
"I have seen many of the top speakers in the US. When it comes to putting on an exciting program that fires kids up and gets them emotionally connected with their faith and their God, Justin Fatica is as good as ANYBODY. He never fails to find a way to soften their hearts to the love of Jesus Christ."
Bob Halligan Jr.
Lead Singer/Producer of Ceili Rain
Director of Music Ministry for Mega Youth Ministry
www.ceilirain.com
"With his great interpersonal gifts Justin shines like few others I have ever met."
Monsignor Robert Sheeran
President of Seton Hall University
www.shu.edu
"Justin served as basketball coach at the FCA summer sports camps at Kutztown University. Justin has a gift for connecting with youth and, through the grace of God, impacting their lives on and off the field. When Justin called me to speak at his banquet I told him that I would get on a helicopter if I had to and be there to support the mission he is on."
Danny Buggs
Former NFL Football Player
Fellowship of Christian Athletes Speaker and International Evangelist
"As someone whose vocation is to be interested in characters. I was immediately drawn to Justin for his incredible physical energy and wildly dynamic personality mixed with this deep message of religious faith."
David Holbrooke
Director of HBO Documentary on Hard as Nails
Director of the Mountain Film Festival
"In the Catholic Church today we need more people like Justin. Not as intense as Justin, not as in-your-face as Justin but if everyone was on fire like Justin our Church would be better off. I think we need more ministries like Justin's and more people getting others excited about the Gospel."
Father Larry Richards
Pastor of St. Joseph's Bread of Life Church
National Evangelist/Speaker
Founder of the Reason for Our Hope Foundation
www.thereasonforourhope.org
"Hard as Nails is not your average ministry team. They use a unique, in your face, straight-up Jesus approach that is both challenging and refreshing. In a society where many churches and Christians are happy living normal, mediocre lives, Hard as Nails is a cut from a different mold."
Rev. Casey Higgins
Youth Pastor at Assembly of God Church
"I fully recommend Justin Fatica as a passionate evangelist of Catholic youth, capable not only of effectively proclaiming the message to our youth, but of building up the adults and the communities that desire to pass the faith on to this next generation."
Rob Spizla
Youth Ministry Coordinator
"What those kids experienced yesterday I can assure you, was never learned in the classroom in their 8 years of CCD."
Elizabeth Vitale
Director of Religious Education for St. Andrews Church
"I highly recommend Justin at one who will enrich a ministry with his many gifts and heart to serve. Justin Fatica is a man of faith and strong character and would be an asset to any organization."
Harry Flaherty
Former NFL Football Player
Director of NJ/NYC Fellowship of Christian Athletes
www.fca.org
"As a Headmaster of a nondenominational Christian school, your ministry to my students during their spiritual focus week was one of the best demonstrations of God's holiness and mercy to students that I have ever witnessed in 30 years of Christian service. Yes you were direct but you conveyed a message with a love so compelling and a level of authenticity that adolescents could relate too. You hugged them, cried with them, spoke truth and God did an amazing work in the life of this school."
Rick Burslam
Headmaster of Masters Christian School
"Hard as Nails will blow you away. Hard as Nails is making a difference in the church in so many ways. It is youth ministry like you have never seen before. I recommend them for any church program."
Rev. Bryan Page
Associate Pastor of Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church
"The most moving speaker I have ever listened to."
Dave Groesbeck
CEO of Why International
"God is doing great things through Justin Fatica. Justin and Hard as Nails Ministries for the past three years have been the spiritual dynamic for our retreat program at Bishop Ludden Jr/Sr High School. Justin's honesty about his own life experiences and relationship with Jesus Christ connects with the students, and encourages them to come forward and give witness to a presence of Christ in their lives that they had not known or had misplaced."
Joseph Pounder
Director of Campus Ministry at Bishop Ludden Jr/Sr High School
"Justin Fatica is a passionate leader impacting the lives of at risk youth. His Catholic oriented outreach is extraordinarily important for today."
Dr. Mac Pier
President of The NYC Leadership Center
"Several Senior's in fact told me on Sunday that they wish they could have you address their whole class in a similar venue. (Phil Di Tullio '09) Another senior said you were like "Kairos on steroids" (Jared Padilla '09) You (Justin) provided a place for our students to be open and honest with one another. You opened your heart and shared your story with them and they in turn opened their hearts to each other. The Holy Spirit was truly at work Saturday night. It was a turning point in our retreat. I'm told it was the focus of their group discussions with their parents on Sunday morning before liturgy."
Father Jerry Hayes
Director of Campus Ministry at Loyola HS
"Justin, your message echoed our Mission belief statements. Each of our students is made in God's beautiful image and deserves to be treated with respect and dignity... Our young ladies, in God's eyes, are truly amazing... Jesus is #1! The Hard as Nails Retreat was an emotional, fun and healing time filled with blessings. You literally rocked the school with your energy and music. Our students proudly wear your t-shirts as a reminder that Jesus is the Lord of their lives. They already eagerly await your return visit next year."
Linda Michalski,TOP and Sister Donna Jo Repetti, OSF
Campus Ministers