Speaking · Keynotes · Sermons

Truth that moves rooms.

Chester speaks at the intersection of faith, leadership, education, and AI — capable of moving a church conference and a university convocation in the same week. Booking is handled through Authority Speaks.

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Signature Topics

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The Human in the Machine

AI literacy for faith, education, and nonprofit leaders

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Where Purpose Meets Strategy

For decision-makers shaping institutions worth leading

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Pathways & Possibilities

For first-gen students, college audiences, and educators

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Called & Capable

A pastoral reframing of vocation for congregations

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The Future of Enrollment

Higher-ed strategy in the post-AI admissions landscape

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Money, Margin & Ministry

Faith-rooted financial literacy for individuals and teams

Audiences Chester Serves

Higher-education conferences and convocations
Church conferences, retreats, and Sunday services
Nonprofit leadership summits
Fraternity and sorority conventions
Corporate leadership and DEI programming
Student-leader development events

Past Engagements

NACAC Conference — Moderator, "College Rankings: What Do They Really Mean?" (2015)
IACAC Conference — Presenter, "Keeping the Dream Alive" (2015)
Motivate Me Young Men & Women Conference — Morning Session Keynote Speaker (2016)
Hopewell Missionary Baptist Church — Bible Study and Sunday preaching, 300–400 attendees
Iota Phi Theta regional and national gatherings — speaker and panelist, ongoing

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