SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS
Invite Grace School of Theology to your pulpit, platform, or podcast
WHY BOOK GRACE
Seminary-trained. Field-tested. Kingdom-minded.
Our executive leadership team carries decades of combined experience in pastoral ministry, theological education, church administration, and global missions. Whether your church needs a worship service preacher, your conference needs a keynote on biblical leadership, or your podcast needs a guest who can speak fluently to both Scripture and strategy, our leaders are available to serve your ministry.
“Go therefore and make disciples of all nations… teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you.” — Matthew 28:19–20
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Extension Sites and Locations
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Languages Available for Study
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Nations Represented with Students
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MEET OUR LEADERS
Available for Speaking Engagements
Select a leader below to pre-fill your request, or leave it open, and we’ll recommend the best fit for your event.
Mark “Dean” Haywood, ThM, JD, DMin
President (CAO)
As President of Grace School of Theology, Dean provides visionary leadership for a seminary serving students in 58 nations. He speaks on biblical leadership, theological education, and building institutions that carry the Gospel to the nations.
➤ Vision & Leadership
➤ Theological Education
➤ Global Missions
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Bob King, MBA
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Bob oversees the operational health and strategic growth of Grace School of Theology. He speaks to church boards, ministry teams, and Christian organizations on stewardship, kingdom-minded organizational leadership & building ministries that last.
➤ Church & Ministry Operations
➤ Kingdom Stewardship
➤ Organizational Leadership
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Jay Richardson, MACE
VP of Institutional Advancement (CDO)
Jay leads GSOT’s advancement and partnership efforts, connecting churches and donors to the seminary’s global mission. He speaks on generosity, biblical stewardship, and partnering with what God is doing among the nations.
➤ Generosity & Stewardship
➤ Kingdom Partnerships
➤ Donor Development
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Mark Rae, DMin
VP of Community Development, Exec. Dir. of GCSD
Mark leads GSOT’s Grace Center for Spiritual Development, equipping believers for discipleship and spiritual formation. He speaks on personal spiritual growth, discipleship pathways, and cultivating healthy, grace-centered communities.
➤ Spiritual Formation
➤ Discipleship
➤ Community Engagement
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SIGNATURE THEMES
Topics Our Leaders Bring
Grace That Cannot Be Earned or Lost
Grounding congregations in the core conviction at the heart of GSOT’s mission and identity.
Global Missions & Church Planting
Lessons from training leaders across 16 sites and 8 languages for the Great Commission.
Biblical Leadership for the Local Church
Practical, Scripture-rooted leadership for pastors, elders, and ministry teams.
Discipleship & Spiritual Formation
Building durable pathways for believers to grow in Christlikeness.
Stewardship & Kingdom Generosity
A theology of giving that fuels sustainable, mission-focused ministry.
Theological Education for the Nations
Why sound doctrine and accessible seminary training matter for the global Church.
REQUEST A SPEAKER
Booking Inquiry
Complete the form below, and our Advancement Team will follow up within 3–5 business days.
GOOD TO KNOW
Booking Logistics
Lead Time
Please submit requests at least 6–8 weeks in advance. Our leaders’ calendars fill quickly during spring and fall.
Honorarium & Travel
A love offering or honorarium is always appreciated. For engagements requiring travel, please indicate flight and lodging support.
Need It Sooner?
For urgent or short-notice requests, call our Advancement Office directly at 1.877.476.8674.
Virtual Option
Every leader is available for virtual chapel services, podcast interviews, and conference sessions when travel isn’t possible.
