Religious Speakers
Our faith is vital every aspect of our lives – from self-perception, to family to our communities. Whether for an event specific to a religious organization, or to add depth and richness to an engagement, speakers can motivate, redirect and uplift any audience. GBS features an assortment of speakers focused on religion and spirituality from all professional backgrounds. To learn more about the speakers available for any religious engagement, explore the list below.
Sheryl Lee Ralph
Sheryl Lee Ralph is D.I.V.A. Divinely Inspired Victoriously Alive!!
Internationally acclaimed motivational and inspirational speaker, award winning actress (DREAMGIRLS, Moesha), Sheryl Lee Ralph consistently creates a contagious positive energy with her empowering and thought provoking messages of family, faith and overcoming. Ms. Ralph has spoken at schools, universities, social organizations, churches and religious conferences around the world. Able to speak on a variety of subjects, Ms. Ralph also performs he...
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Chaz Shepherd
20th Century Self-Motivational & Inspirational Speaker, dedicated to helping you become Better
Chaz Shepherd is a Singer, Writer, Producer, Composer, Actor, Speaker, Activist, and Host. From singing your soul happy and invoking a better you to hosting the Apollo theater, Chaz reaches for you one way or another. Chaz Shepherd was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania where he still lives. The son of the great Cheryl Shepherd and Ronald Shepherd, Chaz inherited creative talent and Charisma that pleasantly touches the hearts of those who experi...
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Alvin Herring
Diversity Trainer, CEO and Lead Facilitator of Side by Side, A Diversity and Community-building Company
"We are living in the most exciting time in human history! If we are willing to do the work, make the sacrifices and meet the challenges we could usher in a new era of peace, justice and true community." These are the words that Alvin has been sharing with audiences on college and high school campuses, in corporate boardrooms and at grass root gatherings all across the country for more than two decades. Many have described him as a "messenger" o...
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Gregory Palmer
Award winning and internationally acclaimed speaker and author introduces a spiritual-scientific method for rediscovery of individual purpose.
Dr. G. Alfred Palmer has researched, developed, tested and implemented a ground breaking scientific-spiritual methodology called purpose-ology! Purposeology allows people to rediscover the most important thing on earth THE REASON YOU WERE BORN! Starting in clinical counseling rooms he’s developed from scratch a compelling vision for transforming lives. He has been trained and mentored by well-known spiritual and motivational leaders in the areas ...
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Mia Wright
Inspirational Speaker, Co-Pastor, Fountain of Praise and Executive Director of the Metamorphosis Women's Empowerment Conference
Mia K. WrightMia K. Wright is inspiring women around the globe to pursue their passion for living. Through her renowned “Metamorphosis” organization, which encompasses a non-profit foundation, a mentoring program for girls, and the world renowned annual women’s “Metamorphosis” conference hosted in Houston, Texas, Mia is helping women and men alike to positively change their lives. She does so with a unique blend of ministry, personal enrichm...
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LeRoy Thompson
Uncover Your Purpose. Find Your Passion.
There are plenty of motivational speakers out there but there are precious few MOTIVATING speakers! You definitely want someone engaging who can capture the hearts and minds of your audience, right? But when you also have a speaker whose energy, empathy, and experience ignites people into action, well then that’s an event to remember. Rocky Thompson is exactly that MOTIVATING speaker everyone is looking for. The core of his message is that e...
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Dr. Annie B. Watson
Award-winning Dental Health Professional and CEO of Sure Women Ministries
Dr. Annie B. Watson draws on a versatile skills portfolio in her promotion of women's health and wellbeing, family oral health and social entrepreneurship. She is a dentist, business owner, wife, minister and inspirational conference host and speaker. Her science and health training are the foundation of what has become a multifaceted career. She earned her Bachelor and Master degrees from Hampton University in Biology, and then a Doctor of D...
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Dr. David Stephens
Your Relationship Coach
Dr. David Stephens is a relationship coach to married couples and singles in the dating game. He conducts seminars, marriage enrichment classes, and does keynote speaking for churches, civic groups, and leadership development organizations. Dr. Stephens is a dynamic speaker with a unique combination of street smarts and biblical wisdom. He has expanded his intuitive knowledge about love and marriage through academic training, continuous self-stud...
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Rev. Dr. Nicholas Pearce
Christian Pastor, Executive Leadership Scholar & Coach, Inspirational Speaker
A native of Chicago, Rev. Nicholas Pearce has established himself as a scholar, speaker, and community servant. Nicholas describes himself as "most importantly, a servant of God and others" and has a true passion for helping people. Nicholas answered the call to preach and teach the Word of God at the age of seventeen and currently serves as an Associate Minister of the Apostolic Church of God in Chicago, IL under the leadership of Bishop Arthur ...
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Lakeisha McKnight
Life Coach, Mentor, Author, Licensed Minister, and Motivational Speaker
From United States to Africa, Award-winning Motivational Youth Speaker and Champion Builder Lakeisha McKnight has been known to speak with authority and effectiveness, stirring the hearts and minds of business professionals, high school and college students. What qualifies Lakeisha to be builder of CHAMPIONS? Lakeisha has/was… •Risen from a Victim to Victor over childhood sexual abuse •Battled and overcame low self-esteem •Raise...
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Melanie Bonita
Melanie Bonita is a #1 Amazon Bestselling Author and Award-winning Inspirational Speaker helping people to get more determined to achieve their dreams.
Melanie BonitaMelanie Bonita is a #1 Amazon Bestselling author, award-winning international inspirational speaker, faith coach, praise dancer and gospel fitness instructor. She's on a mission to help people get more determined, dedicated and driven to achieve their dreams and destiny. Her "Daily Dose Series" show others how to maximize their life and achieve their dreams by using daily strategies to get there. Melanie Bonita started being a very...
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Arianne Price
The time is now to start a kingdom revolution! Together we can feed the spirits and renew the minds of the next generation.
Arianne C. PriceA Summa Cum Laude graduate of Clark Atlanta University, Arianne C. Price aims to trail blaze a revolution in 21st century media evangelism. “I know I was created to do ministry in a way that no one else could. I’m under a mandate to do ministry in an innovative, cutting edge way that will attract, affect and inspire the next generation to grow in a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ.“ Price’s work in ministry has won her awards...
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Gwin Minter
"See It, Believe It, Do It!"
Gwin Minter is an, author, speaker, registered nurse and the owner of Get Motivated with Gwin, Inc. Gwin loves people and has spoken to audiences in all types of venues and on versatile topics all across Kentucky and nationally. Currently she has completed her first book titled, "See It In Your Mind, Believe It In Your Heart, Do It By Faith" inspired by her motto, "See It, Believe It, Do It", which will be accompanied by an audio version on CD ex...
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George Olokun
Mr. Opportunity
- 100 Black Men, Attitude, Author, Campus Activity, College Leadership, College Motivational, College Orientation, College Success, Discovering your Passion, High Achieving Youth, High School Motivational, HBCU, Leadership, Motivational, Personal Productivity , Religious, Young Black Men, Youth Motivational
- $1,000 - $2,500
- Georgia
"Mr-Opportunity" George A. Olokun is a Personal Life Trainer & Life Catalyst, leading Keynote Speaker, Best-Selling Author, & Visionary Entrepreneur. George travels all over the Nation and has spoken for the Obama Presidential Campaign, Black Enterprise, Essence, several colleges/universities, a number of k-12 Schools, Fraternal organizations, several civic organizations and a list of major entities. Many articles have been written ...
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Dr. Irvin PeDro Cohen
The Plain Folk Scholar who specializes in urban commentary with an eye toward common sense solutions to everyday social problems.
Dr. Irvin PeDro Cohen Irvin PeDro Cohen is the Executive Director of the New Town Success Zone www.newtownsuccesszone.com a community collaborative initiative largely based upon the work of Geoffery Canada and the Harlem Children Zone. The goal of the New Town Success is to build a continuum of care for young people and their families living in the New Town/College Garden area of Jacksonville and lead children on a path to either college, the mi...
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