Dr. John Tolson

Dr. John Tolson has served as a mentor for some of the nation’s leading executives, celebrities, and athletes. He started one of the first team chaplain programs in the NBA, and he has served as Chaplain for professional sports teams including the Houston Rockets, Houston Astros, Houston Oilers, Orlando Magic and most recently, the Dallas Cowboys. For more than 45 years, John has taught nationally and internationally and mentored hundreds of thousands of adults and students.

John’s deepest desire is to see people excel as leaders and be successful in family, life, and business. He has inspired audiences through his speaking and has been called upon by major corporations including Walt Disney World and IMG to keynote conferences and seminars. He is the author of Take A Knee, a motivational book based on the locker room messages he gave to the Dallas Cowboys, and co-author of The Four Priorities, which challenges men and women to mature in their faith.