International Speaker
From the Kenya National Prayer Breakfast to Capitol Hill Bible studies — Rickey brings a powerful, authentic message to every stage.
Rickey speaks with authority born from lived experience — the streets, the stadium, and the sanctuary.
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"The Shift from Comfort to Chaos" — Why race remains a flashpoint in America and how authentic apology opens the door to healing. Rickey challenges audiences to move beyond comfort into the necessary chaos of honest dialogue.
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The NFL to ministry transition — how God's calling transcends career success. Rickey shares his journey from the football field to the pulpit and the clarity that comes when purpose overrides ambition.
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From an inner-city upbringing marked by violence and loss to becoming a professional athlete and global speaker. A story of choosing a different path when every circumstance says otherwise.
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"Gen Z is the now, not the next." Rickey challenges leaders to listen to, respect, and invest in the next generation — a message that went viral at the Kenya National Prayer Breakfast.
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Lessons on authentic leadership drawn from the locker room, the boardroom, and decades of mentoring leaders at the highest levels of government and faith.
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Celebrating and cultivating Black achievement in faith, athletics, education, and leadership. A message of empowerment, history, and forward momentum.
"The reason race is still a flashpoint in America is because no one ever said I am sorry. Apology doesn't erase history — it opens the door to healing."
— Rickey Bolden, on Racial Reconciliation
"Gen Z is dying to be respected."
— Rickey Bolden, Kenya National Prayer Breakfast 2025
"My politics never drives my faith. My faith must always drive my politics."
— Rickey Bolden
A selection of recent speaking engagements
Feb
2026
Crossroads Church Tailgate
"The Beauty of a New Thing" — Most recent engagement
Sep
2025
Powers Lake Conference
"Overcoming Adversity"
Sep
2025
Bethel Baptist Church
Guest Speaker
May
2025
Kenya National Prayer Breakfast
Keynote Speaker — Viral address to President Ruto on Gen Z
Feb
2025
SMU Black Excellence Brunch
Alumni Speaker — Dallas, TX
Jan
2025
Ashland University MLK Legacy Week
Evening Keynote — Ashland, OH
Sep
2024
Peace River Presbytery
"This Call's for You" — Keynote
Sep
2024
Patrick Henry College
Chapel Speaker
Fort Wayne, Indiana. Rickey has spoken at The Harbor every summer for over 15 years — a testament to the lasting impact of his message and relationships built over decades.
Visit The Harbor →Washington D.C. Rickey leads weekly Bible studies with members of Congress — bringing faith, wisdom, and perspective to the halls of power.
Whether it's a keynote for thousands or an intimate chapel service, Rickey brings the same powerful, authentic presence to every room.