For 30 years, Dr. John Tolson has been ministering, counseling and inspiring audiences everywhere. His motivational messages range from topics on spiritual development and parenthood to work management and leadership training. John's background as an athlete, seminary student, youth minister, communicator to the corporate world and founder of The Gathering of Men provides a wealth of experience that gives him insight into the hearts of young and old alike.

Tolson has been a keynote speaker at seminars and conferences for major organizations, such as Walt Disney World, Hyatt Hotels, Promise Keepers and for the leading sports marketing firm IMG. His background also includes numerous workshops and speeches for church activities, discipleship equipping events, marriage retreats, parenthood training, men's outings, motivational seminars, sporting events and many other venues. With his past experience, John has gained a reputation for getting to "the heart of the issue" and providing relevant answers to life's most critical issues.

Tolson's work can be summarized into three categories:

• Spiritual Growth - simple and achievable advice and guidelines for enhancing one's walk with God
• Marketplace Skills - sharpening the abilities and attitudes that make great leaders in the workplace
• Personal Life Management - achieving balance and strengthening the bond with spouse, family and community while understanding how to cope with life's curve balls

A sampling of Tolson's speeches, workshops and studies include:

• Bottom-Line Living: After asking audiences the question, "If you could live your life all over again, how would you do it?," Tolson teaches how to reflect on life, pursue dreams and invoke balance and changes that make an impact.
• Become a Person of Significance: A presentation on six ways to build the self-esteem that yields successful individuals, families and careers.
• The Four Priorities: Tolson's four-step introspective process for applying Bible-based discipleship principles that revolutionize life.
• Moms & Dads that Make a Difference: A four-hour interactive and entertainment seminar covering the key parenting and coaching skills that shape motivated and responsible children.
• Beating Burnout: Strategies for avoiding burnout at home, on the job or in church.
• Motivating Leadership: Nine Tolson steps for motivating people to a higher calling and attaining excellent standards of performance.
• How to Make a Marriage Sizzle: Unlocking the mystery of relationships and exploring techniques for making marriages great.
• Problem-Solving: Five strategies to tackle everyday, distressful occurrences.
• Master Communicator: Tolson's practical tools for maximizing the quality of life and achieving success through the art of communicating.