Erik Kingsley pastored his first church at 21 years old. He spent two decades in ministry across three churches in three different states.
Then 2020 happened. In a span of five weeks, Erik lost his role, his marriage of nearly twenty years, and his entire identity as a leader. He gained 120 pounds. He ran from God. He thought his story was over.
It wasn't.
Six years of rebuilding later — faith, body, marriage, calling, business — Erik now serves as a campus pastor in Cooper City, Florida, hosts the Dream Again brand, and travels to speak about the framework that pulled him out of the pit. He calls it the 7-stage method, and it's the same path he sees Joseph walk in Genesis: pit → prison → palace.
If your audience has ever asked themselves "is my story over?" — Erik is the voice that answers not yet.
The defining question every leader in the pit must answer — and the difference between giving up and starting over. Best for: church services, conferences with a faith audience, anyone in burnout.
The full framework: Dream → Break → Renew → Restore → Rebuild → Arise → Dream Again. Practical, narrative-driven, with personal story baked into every stage. Best for: leadership events, founder conferences, men's gatherings.
The unexpected sermon: how an AI-native founder rebuilt six brands solo after losing everything. The intersection of faith, modern tools, and the comeback mindset. Best for: tech/entrepreneurship events, modern church conferences.
Sunday services, multi-campus, special services, men's events
Pastor gatherings, denominational events, leadership summits
Startup conferences, founder retreats, mastermind gatherings
Divorce recovery, addiction recovery, men's groups, mid-life transitions
Available for keynotes, weekend services, conferences, and podcast interviews. Erik personally replies to every inquiry within 24 hours.
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