Matthew John Faure

About the Author

Matthew John Faure is a pastor, author, and theologian whose writing blends the heartache of human experience with the eternal truth of Scripture. With a deep commitment to pastoral ministry and a background in theological training through Christian Leaders Institute, Matthew brings both spiritual depth and intellectual clarity to everything he writes.

His literary voice is shaped by the ancient wisdom of the Geneva Bible, the contemplative theology of A.W. Tozer, and the practical clarity of Charles Stanley. Yet at the heart of his work is something even more personal—an unflinching honesty about grief, fatherhood, and the hidden work of God in suffering.

Ghost in the Passenger Seat, his most intimate work to date, is a poetic meditation on loss, memory, and the enduring presence of God in the silent spaces of our lives. Written from the perspective of a fictional former Formula 1 driver turned pastor, the novel draws deeply from Matthew’s own journey through fatherhood, ministry, and the silence of unanswered prayer.

When he is not preaching, writing, or counselling, Matthew works in the FMCG sector—offering him a rare vantage point on the spiritual and emotional challenges everyday people face. His dual calling allows him to bridge the world of biblical exegesis with the lived experience of the believer.

He is the author of several books, including The Line in the Sand, The Need for Speed, and Before the Silence—each one a testament to his desire to glorify God through truth-telling, emotional honesty, and literary excellence.

He lives in South Africa with his wife and children, where he co-leads Halieus Ministries Soul Centre and tends to his garden with the same quiet devotion he brings to every chapter he