Brian McLaren
Keynote Speaker: Influential Christian Author & Public Theologian; Founding Pastor of Cedar Ridge Community Church; Author of "A New Kind of Christian"
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Brian McLaren Biography
Brian D. McLaren is an author, speaker, activist, and public theologian known for his contributions to contemporary Christianity. McLaren was recognized by Time Magazine as one of the 25 Most Influential Evangelicals in America. His work has been featured in TIME Magazine, Newsweek, USA Today, The New York Times, Washington Post, and CNN. He played a significant role in the emerging church movement and has addressed issues of justice, doubt, and spiritual renewal within Christian communities.
Before focusing on writing and speaking, McLaren worked in academia and pastoral ministry. He taught writing and literature at colleges and universities in the Washington, D.C., area and helped form Cedar Ridge Community Church, a nondenominational congregation in Spencerville, Maryland. McLaren served as the founding pastor of Cedar Ridge Community Church, which became known for its leadership among emerging missional congregations. He has received honorary doctorates in divinity from Carey Theological Seminary in Vancouver, Canada, and Virginia Theological Seminary.
McLaren is the author of more than 20 books that have influenced conversations about faith, doubt, and the future of Christianity. His first work of teaching fiction, "A New Kind of Christian," received Christianity Today's Award of Merit and is considered a pivotal text for Emergence Christianity. He continued with a trilogy concluding with "The Last Word and the Word After That," which explores questions of hell and final judgment. His book "The Great Spiritual Migration" examines shifts in Christian belief and practice. "Faith After Doubt" presents a four-stage model of faith development, emphasizing the role of questions and doubt in spiritual growth. Other titles include "Life After Doom: Wisdom and Courage for a World Falling Apart" and "The Last Voyage," the first in a science fiction trilogy. His books have been translated into multiple languages, including Korean, Chinese, French, Swedish, Norwegian, German, and Spanish.
In addition to writing, McLaren is a frequent speaker and educator, participating in conferences and leadership gatherings across the United States, Canada, Latin America, Europe, Africa, and Asia. His public speaking addresses topics such as postmodern thought, Biblical studies, church leadership, spiritual formation, pastoral well-being, inter-religious dialogue, contemplative spirituality, activism, and global challenges. McLaren serves as a faculty member and Dean of Faculty for the Centre for Action and Contemplation. He is also a podcaster with "Learning How to See" and co-hosts "Southern Lights." McLaren's work continues to engage with issues of faith, justice, and the evolving landscape of Christianity.
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Brian McLaren Videos
Life After Doom: Wisdom and Courage for a World Falling Apart
Do I Stay Christian?: A Guide for the Doubters, the Disappointed, and the Disillusioned
Faith After Doubt: Why Your Beliefs Stopped Working and What to Do About It
The Great Spiritual Migration: How the World's Largest Religion Is Seeking a Better Way to Be Christian
A New Kind of Christianity: Ten Questions That Are Transforming the Faith
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What topics does Brian McLaren speak about?
Brian McLaren is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Author, Christian, Children's Authors, Social Activism, Inspirational, Workshop, Religious Leadership, Spirituality, Faith & Religion, Thought Leadership and Disruptive Thinking.
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Brian McLaren generally travels from Florida, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
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Brian McLaren is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Author, Christian and Children's Authors. The estimated speaking fee range to book Brian McLaren for live events is $10,000 - $20,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Brian McLaren generally travels from Florida, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Dr. Gary Chapman, Dane Ortlund and Pam Tebow. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Brian McLaren for an upcoming event.
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BOOKS
Life After Doom: Wisdom and Courage for a World Falling Apart
Do I Stay Christian?: A Guide for the Doubters, the Disappointed, and the Disillusioned
Faith After Doubt: Why Your Beliefs Stopped Working and What to Do About It
The Great Spiritual Migration: How the World's Largest Religion Is Seeking a Better Way to Be Christian
A New Kind of Christianity: Ten Questions That Are Transforming the Faith
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Brian McLaren Reviews
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It went very well. Brian is so personable and engaging. I loved what he had to say.
College Hill Presbyterian Church - Nov 11 2025
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How do I book Brian McLaren to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Brian McLaren for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Brian McLaren, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Brian McLaren or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Brian McLaren for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Brian McLaren, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Brian McLaren are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Brian McLaren, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent. -
What topics does Brian McLaren speak about?
Brian McLaren is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Author, Christian, Children's Authors, Social Activism, Inspirational, Workshop, Religious Leadership, Spirituality, Faith & Religion, Thought Leadership and Disruptive Thinking. -
Where does Brian McLaren travel from?
Brian McLaren generally travels from Florida, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Brian McLaren?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Brian McLaren for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805, and one of our agents will assist you to book Brian McLaren for your next private or corporate function. -
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Brian McLaren or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us. -
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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