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About Mark Gregston

Mark Gregston began working with teens more than 40 years ago as a youth minister and Young Life director. He has authored nearly two dozen books, has written hundreds of articles, and is host of the nationally-acclaimed Parenting Today’s Teens podcast and radio broadcast.

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Melissa Nelson
Director of Admissions
  • Hallsville, Tx
Melissa grew up at Heartlight as the daughter of Mark and Jan Gregston. Her unique upbringing has been saturated with kids and staff since her earliest days. She attended Baylor University where she graduated with a Bachelor of Child and Family Studies degree. She chose this area of study as an extension of her love for helping parents and teens caught in difficult situations. Melissa’s gatekeeping position as the Director of Admissions along with her 25-year marriage to her husband, Blake, who runs the Heartlight program qualifies her to sift through admissions requests to put together a grouping of teens who will “fit together” and be successful with the Heartlight program. Melissa and Blake have two daughters, Maile, and Macie, either at college or pursuing their passion in their work. The Nelsons live next to the Heartlight property, they have 4 dogs and stay connected in the lives of their daughters. Melissa’s warm and welcoming voice when speaking to those inquiring about Heartlight, is a voice of hope for many, where those can “feel” her sense of compassion and understanding during their time of need.