Robert Morris
"He takes on the role of a coach to show us how we can become model men – in our homes, workplaces, and churches"
John C. Maxwell
"In a world of confusion, disorder, and disappointment in the example of leaders, it is refreshing to hear a call back to simply become a model for people to emulate"
John Bevere
"Through integrity and humility, he has established a legacy of honor, influence, and power"
I understand the role of finding just the right speaker. As a pastor for 28 years, I hosted numerous leadership conferences, some with almost 3000 delegates from 15-20 nations. As a representative of our church, I have spoken at everything from small gatherings of business leaders or pastors to the 70,000 seat Seoul Olympic stadium packed to capacity. I quickly realized that the success of our conference or event came down to the dynamic presentation of our speakers. Lives can be changed by one key message from a dynamic speaker. Like you, I spent hours trying to find the absolute best person for my “tribe.”
The purpose of this page is to help you do your best to see if I am someone you would like to invite and have speak. I’m honored that you chose to check this out and really pray the Lord’s will be done in causing our paths to cross! Because of the high volume of speaking requests, I am unable to attend every requested gathering, but every request is prayerfully considered.
I quickly realized that the success of our conference or event came down to the dynamic presentation of our speakers. Lives can be changed by one key message from a dynamic speaker. Like you, I spent hours trying to find the absolute best person for my “tribe.” The purpose of this page is to help you do your best to see if I am someone you would like to invite and have speak.
Below is an overview of what I have to offer, along with a taste of what you can expect.
Click on the links below to help navigate you to the sections you’re interested in.
Model Man: America is in serious trouble and the solution lies with mediocre men becoming model men.“From integrity to legacy” teaches you nine steps to becoming a man who God can multiply a thousand times over.
Surge: Reaching the almost 5 billion lost people on this planet (37 lines around the equator!) is going to require a method of multiplication, not addition.After launching 22,000 leaders in 15 years, the principles of the Surge are ready to be studied. 
The Cell Church: There are three things that characterize the huge world megachurches in every hemisphere: small groups, prayer, and missions. With harvest and hostility growing worldwide, the early church pattern of “temple” and “house-to-house” is more relevant than ever today. Here are the principles our church used to grow over 1000 small groups. 
The Remnant: Pastors are struggling with life issues. With over 350,000 pastors in America alone, who is training them on character as well as calling? To focus on health as well as growth? The “Ten Commandments of Ministry” come from decades of ministry experience in helping a pastor’s influence grow instead of implode. 
Model Man: America is in serious trouble and the solution lies with mediocre men becoming model men.“From integrity to legacy” teaches you nine steps to becoming a man who God can multiply a thousand times over.
Here’s what you can expect from me and my team:
1. Prompt, professional replies to your phone calls and email messages.
2. A personal phone consultation with a member of my team prior to your event, so we can better understand how I can best serve you and your audience. 3. An announcement about your event on my blog and social media channels. (This assumes that your event is open to the public and you want additional visibility for it.) 4. A professionally prepared, dynamically delivered presentation focused on achieving the outcomes you want with your audience. 5. A quick follow-up communication after the event with someone on my team, to make sure I met your expectations. (I would also like to know how you think I can improve.)
I began public speaking at 16 (46 years ago!).I spoke regularly in high school, college, during my years in Africa on the mission field, and in my five years as a church staff member. At 30, I became a senior pastor and spoke at my home church (Bethany Church in Baton Rouge) over 5000 times in 28 years.During those years, I travelled and spoke in over 40 nations mainly to conferences, churches, and stadium crusades.While pastoring, I spent six years doing a weekly Bible study at the Governor’s Mansion for Governor Mike Foster and his staff from 1996-2002. Now that my son has become my pastor, I have spent the last four years as a “pastor to pastors,” speaking over 150 times a year in America and overseas.For instance, in 2013 I was privileged to speak in Asuncion, Paraguay, on integrity in a church filled with 8000 leaders…and the President of the nation was on the front row. I have written five main books: The Cell Church (Regal), The One Year Devotional (Bethany),The Remnant (Charisma), The Surge (Bethany), and my latest, Model Man (2015, Bethany/Destiny Image). I am happily married to my wife, Melanie, for the last 39 years.We have six children (five sons and a daughter), all of whom serve as part of our ministry at Bethany Church.We are blessed with ten grandchildren and one soon to arrive in September, 2017.We live outside of Baton Rouge, Louisiana.In my free time, I enjoy reading, golfing, and fishing.
