Author. Speaker. Pastor. Leader.
At the intersection of faith, leadership, purpose, and relationships, Tony Jeffery challenges people to make better decisions, lead with clarity, and build lives that matter.
About Tony
Built on Faith. Forged by Purpose.
Tony Jeffery is an author, speaker, pastor, educator, and leadership communicator whose life sits at the intersection of faith, leadership, fatherhood, and community impact. A former collegiate athlete and coach, Tony brings a unique combination of discipline, wisdom, and authenticity to every platform he serves.
Speaking Topics
A Voice for Every Room
Leadership & Clarity
Equipping leaders and organizations to build cultures of clarity, accountability, and lasting impact.
Decisions & Consequences
Helping individuals understand that the decisions they make today shape the life they will live tomorrow.
Fatherhood & Families
Challenging and equipping men and fathers to lead with strength, presence, and commitment at home.
Purpose & Personal Development
Helping people align their identity, values, and direction to live with intentionality and forward movement.
Faith & Resilience
Drawing on faith as a foundation for perseverance, character, and the courage to keep going.
Community Leadership
Inspiring leaders to invest in their communities and build organizations that strengthen the people around them.
Impact
Beyond the Platform
Leadership. Mentoring. Fatherhood. Education. Community.
Tony's work doesn't end when he steps off the stage. Through mentoring, education, ministry, and community development, he invests in the lives of people who are committed to growing — as leaders, as fathers, and as human beings. One expression of that work is Built Not Born, a nonprofit focused on strengthening men, fathers, families, and communities.
Books & Resources
Words That Build
Watch & Listen
See Tony in Action
From keynote stages to faith conversations, Tony brings clarity, conviction, and energy to every room. Subscribe to the channel for messages on leadership, faith, fatherhood, and more.
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What People Are Saying
From leaders, colleagues, and readers who have experienced Tony's story and work.
Tony Jeffery is one of the most resilient, determined, and hard-fighting men I know.
Dr. Kem Smith
Missouri State Representative, Author, Educator
Tony shares his journey and the threads that have been sewn together throughout his life that crafted and led to a life grounded in faith.
Scott Hazelrigg, JD
President, NorthStar Foundation
I appreciate his humility and vulnerability which he displays in the book.
Ricky Horton
FCA Staff, St. Louis Cardinals Broadcaster
Tony's story is a compelling one. Tony has an awesome ability to communicate clearly and connect deeply with his audience. Fear, faith, family, and forgiveness are central to his testimony. Ultimately, Tony's story is about God's power to heal, and also, His power to restore.
Dr. Raghib Muhammad
Business & Marketing Teacher and Career Instructional Specialist, Pattonville School District
Endorsements originally shared in connection with Tony Jeffery's book, It Matters: Decisions, Consequences, and the God Who Redeems Them All.
Connect
Let's Build Something Together
Whether you're looking for a speaker for your next event, a voice for your organization, or simply want to connect — Tony would love to hear from you.
Speaking Inquiries
Conferences, summits, churches, corporations, nonprofits, and educational institutions.
Media & Podcast
Interviews, podcast appearances, and media features.
Book-Related
Author events, book clubs, and writing-related inquiries.
Partnership & General
Collaborations, partnerships, and general connections.