Finding the right faith-based motivational speaker can be a daunting task, especially if you are looking for credible and relevant Christian motivational speakers.
To help you out, we’re introducing the top speakers in the Christian world.
They say that faith can move mountains, and most of these individuals have demonstrated this in their own lives. Many of them have overcome personal obstacles to get where they are now.
Several of the speakers we feature today have physical disabilities that would generally discourage others from reaching their fullest potential.
If you’re looking for a faith-based motivational speaker whose message involves hope, perseverance, faith, forgiveness, acceptance, and love, read on to learn about the best Christian speakers today.
1. Priscilla Shirer
Priscilla Shirer was born on December 31, 1974, in Dallas, Texas. She is an author, minister, and actress, but most important to her is the fact that she’s a mother to her three sons and a wife to her husband, Jerry Shirer.
With her husband, she established Going Beyond Ministries, where she participates as a resource person in numerous conferences. The topics of her talks and written works include the following:
A couple of books that she has authored include Fervent: A Woman’s Battle Plan for Serious, Specific and Strategic Prayer,and Discerning the Voice of God.
Watch a video of her sermon given in a Passion Conference in 2018 on the subject of living A Life of Alignment.
2. Bernice King
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The daughter of Coretta Scott King and Martin Luther King, Jr., Bernice Albertine King was born on March 28, 1963, in Atlanta, Georgia. People compare her sermon style to that of her late father.
She is an ordained minister and a very influential personality in the campaign for nonviolence. Currently, she is the chief executive officer of The King Center and works closely in the Nonviolence365 Education & Training Program. Most of her talks, sermons, and other works address the topics of:
Watch her in one of her most recent talks in the video below, where she discussed the need for a radical revolution of values.
3. Steven Furtick
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Steven Furtick, Jr. was born in Moncks Corner, North Carolina, on February 19, 1980. He served as a music director before becoming a gospel preacher.
Mr. Furtick established Elevation Church in 2006, which currently has 20 locations in the US.
He has written several books, including Unqualified: How God Uses Broken People to Do Big Things. Mr. Furtick wrote the book largely as a response to the accusations from other ministers and theologians who stated that he was “unqualified” to deliver sermons.
Some of the worship songs he has written have been nominated for the GMA Dove Awards. In 2020, The Blessing, a song in which Mr. Furtick has been credited as songwriter, won the GMA Dove’s Worship Recorded Song of the Year award.
Watch the video below of his sermon on what’s holding people back from letting God move in their lives.
4. Bethany Hamilton
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Bethany Melaini Hamilton was born on February 8, 1990, in Lihue, Hawaii. She has a passion and talent for surfing.
In 2003, her left arm was bitten off by a shark. She survived the attack, and her story is a source of inspiration for many Christians.
Bethany Hamilton inspires people with her story of faith, courage, determination, and hope. She established a foundation known as Friends of Bethany. Through this organization, she reaches out to amputees and offers them a message of hope and the power to overcome any struggles through their faith.
Watch her video below, where she shares her story of how God was with her throughout the ordeals she had to go through during and after the shark attack.
5. Tim Tebow
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Tim Tebow was born on August 14, 1987, in Makati, Philippines. He is a former NFL athlete, author, and philanthropist.
While still active in the NFL, Mr. Tebow was outspoken about his Christianity. He was known to pray before games, genuflecting on the football field.
The topics of his talks and written works include the following:
He has authored several books, including Shaken (where he shares his experiences with setbacks and disappointment and how he overcame them) and Bronco & Friends (a story written for children about working together and embracing each other’s differences).
The video clip below is taken from one of his talks, Live a Life of Significance.
6. Nick Vujicic
Nick James Vujicic was born in Melbourne, Australia, on December 2, 1982. He is the founder of a nonprofit organization, Life Without Limbs, as well as a for-profit organization known as Attitude Is Altitude.
His soothing voice, earnest delivery, empathy, and powerful stories make him a compelling speaker.
For unknown reasons, Nick Vujicic was born without arms and legs. Growing up, he experienced bullying and discrimination. His family’s support helped him through those difficult moments.
His talks and written works discuss the following:
Some of the books he has written include Life Without Limits: Inspiration for a Ridiculously Good Life and The Power of Unstoppable Faith.
Watch the video of his TEDx talk, where he discusses how to overcome helplessness.
7. Willie Jolley
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Willie Jolley was born on September 3, 1956, in Washington, D.C. He is an author, singer, media personality, and motivational speaker.
His engaging, humorous, and uplifting talks inspire audiences to rise above their limitations and reach their highest potential.
The topics of his talks include the following:
Some of the books he wrote include It Only Takes a Minute to Change Your Life and An Attitude of Excellence.
In the video below, Mr. Jolley speaks before a TEDxNASA audience on Turning Setbacks Into Comebacks.
8. Sadie Robertson
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Sadie Carroway Robertson was born on June 11, 1997, in Monroe, Louisiana. She is perhaps best known as a star of A&E’s Duck Dynasty.
Her energy and authenticity have attracted young people to her talks.
When she’s preaching, her topics are usually about staying true to one’s Christian values, faith, family, and giving inspiration to young people.
The video clip below is an excerpt from her preaching at the 2020 Love Is Red Conference.
9. Sarah Jakes Roberts
Sarah Jakes Roberts was born on July 17, 1988. She is an entrepreneur, a Christian motivational speaker, and an author.
Recently, the Pat and Emmitt Smith Charities named her a National Overcomer.
Her works focus on inspiring and empowering women to reach their full potential. In 2017, she established a ministry called Woman Evolve specifically for this purpose.
Watch the video below as she delivers a sermon, Girl, Get Up.
10. Dave Ramsey
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David Lawrence Ramsey III was born on September 3, 1960, in Nashville, Tennessee. He is the host of The Ramsey Show, a podcast/radio program where he shares his principles for becoming financially literate.
He is the founder and CEO of Ramsey Solutions, a company that empowers people to become financially literate.
Before becoming an expert in financial literacy, Mr. Ramsey experienced money problems that led him to declare bankruptcy. After several uncomfortable realizations about how he views money, he applied the lessons he learned to rebuild his wealth.
The topics of his talks and written works include:
He has written several books, including Financial Peace, The Total Money Makeover, and Baby Steps Millionaires.
Watch the video below on his talk about proven biblical money principles.
11. Nona Jones
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Nona Jones was born in East Orange, New Jersey, on July 23, 1982. She is an author, entrepreneur, and preacher. She held executive positions in the private, public, and non-profit sectors, and is YouVersion’s current chief content and partnerships officer.
She embraces social technology as a vehicle for church ministry, calling her advocacy “Social Ministry.”
Ms. Jones’ topics in her talks and written works include:
She has authored several books, including Success From Inside Out and From Social Media to Social Ministry.
Watch the video below, where she shares a message on The Gift of Rejection.
12. Craig Groeschel
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Craig Groeschel was born in Houston, Texas, on December 2, 1967. He is the founder of Life.Church and its current senior pastor.
A variety of topics are discussed in his works, including:
He has written several books, including The Power to Change, Winning the War in Your Mind, and Soul Detox.
In addition to being an author and church leader, Mr. Groeschel is also the host of The Craig Groeschel Leadership Podcast.
The video below shows him delivering a message about Finding the Love You Want.
13. Chrystal Evans Hurst
The eldest daughter of Dr. Tony Evans and Lois Evans and the older sister of Priscilla Shirer, Chrystal Evans Hurst was born in Dallas, Texas, on July 7, 1972. She is a writer, church worship leader, and motivational speaker whose priorities include helping Christian women develop a deeper relationship with God.
The topics of her talks and written works include:
The video below is the first part of her talk at a Woman of Joy conference, about Trusting God When Times Are Hard.
14. Eckhart Tolle
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Eckhart Tolle was born in Lünen, Germany, on February 16, 1948. He is a spiritual teacher whose written works have awakened many people to the power of presence.
His talks and writings are delivered in a very simple way. Nevertheless, they inspire people to reach a vibrant state of inner peace in their lives and achieve a personal transformation.
Some of the topics discussed in his books and talks include:
Some of the books he has written include The Power of Now and A New Earth.
Watch the video below for his talk about meditation.
15. Bob Goff
Robert Kendall Goff was born on February 22, 1959, in California. He was a lawyer for 25 years and gave up his law practice to devote more time to writing and speaking, as well as farming.
His knack for storytelling is both engaging and inspiring.
Mr. Goff encourages readers and audience members to live a life of adventure, to find the whimsical side of everything, and to foster love everywhere they go.
Some of his books include Love Does and Live in Grace, Walk in Love.
Here’s a TEDx video of Mr. Goff, where he talks about being secretly incredible.
Final Thoughts on Christian Motivational Speakers
Christian motivational speakers inspire people to live life with more faith.
Their conviction that a higher power is working in their lives and using them to help make a difference in this world inspires others to reach for their highest potential.
We hope that you have found a speaker whose message resonates with you.
And if you're interested in hearing more speeches from inspirational people, check out these blog posts:
- The 18 Top Motivational Speakers in the World
- 11 Black Motivational Speakers to See
- 9 Best Female Motivational Speakers to Watch
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