Rod Hairston
Keynote Speaker: Leadership Coach & Two-Time Super Bowl Champion; Former Chaplain at Baltimore Ravens; Author of "Cover Her"; Senior Pastor at Messiah Community Church
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Rod Hairston Biography
Rod Hairston is a two-time Super Bowl champion, pastor, author, and certified life coach recognized for his tenure as the first salaried, full-time chaplain in the National Football League. For 14 seasons, Hairston served as chaplain and life coach to the Baltimore Ravens, earning two Super Bowl rings during his time with the team. He contributed to two Super Bowl victories—Super Bowl XXXV and Super Bowl XLVII—and played a role in shaping a winning culture among front office executives, coaches, and players. A graduate of Virginia Tech, Hairston also serves as senior pastor at Messiah Community Church near Baltimore.
Hairston's journey in professional sports ministry was influenced by personal conviction and faith. At age 17, he rededicated his life to Christ and later found mentors in college who guided him toward his calling as a minister. He began serving with Campus Crusade for Christ and Athletes in Action, developing his speaking skills and learning from experienced leaders. This foundation led to his work with the Baltimore Ravens, where his influence extended beyond the locker room. Hairston has also served as a sports chaplain at institutions including Howard University and UCLA.
As a certified coach with a master's degree in counseling, Hairston guides leaders in professional sports, business, and ministry toward personal transformation, healthier marriages, and stronger families. His approach is informed by his own experiences, including challenges in his marriage and personal growth through the support of coaches, therapists, and mentors. These experiences shape his message on leadership, emotional health, and relationship building.
Hairston is the author of the books "Cover Her" and "Cover Him," which provide insights for strengthening relationships. He has appeared on "Family Life Today with Dennis Rainey" and "Real Life TV with Tom Hollis & Amy Schafer," and has spoken at Pro Athletes Outreach, Iron Sharpens Iron Men's Conferences, and couples gatherings across the United States. Hairston shares lessons from his years in professional sports at NCAA events, corporate seminars, retreats, churches, and conferences. His philosophy centers on the importance of achieving success both publicly and privately, a message that resonates with high-achieving professionals in sports, business, and ministry.
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Rod Hairston is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Christian, Athlete, Christian Athletes, Faith & Religion, Children's Authors, Author, Leadership, Family & Parenting, Black Heritage, Football, Personal Growth, Emotional Intelligence, Non-Fiction Authors and Religious Leadership.
Where does Rod Hairston travel from?
Rod Hairston generally travels from Baltimore, MD, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
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Rod Hairston is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Christian, Athlete and Christian Athletes. The estimated speaking fee range to book Rod Hairston for live events is $50,000 - $100,000, and for virtual events $50,000 - $100,000. Rod Hairston generally travels from Baltimore, MD, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Jimmy Evans, John Gray and Justin Buzzard. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Rod Hairston for an upcoming event.
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How much does it cost to book Rod Hairston for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Rod Hairston, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Rod Hairston are $50,000 - $100,000 for live events and $50,000 - $100,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Rod Hairston, 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 Rod Hairston speak about?
Rod Hairston is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Christian, Athlete, Christian Athletes, Faith & Religion, Children's Authors, Author, Leadership, Family & Parenting, Black Heritage, Football, Personal Growth, Emotional Intelligence, Non-Fiction Authors and Religious Leadership. -
Where does Rod Hairston travel from?
Rod Hairston generally travels from Baltimore, MD, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Rod Hairston?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Rod Hairston 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 Rod Hairston 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 Rod Hairston 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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