STUART HALL

Stuart Hall believes in the next generation, the power of influence, and fueling teenagers, parents, leaders, athletes, coaches and educators to become leaders worth following.

Powered by 34 years of youth ministry experience, including leading three local faith community youth ministries and work with the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Stuart is an author, thought-leader, and much sought-after communicator. Innumerable leaders mark Stuart’s friendship, voice, and passion for the next generation as pivotal in their own personal faith and next generation leadership journey.

Combining a unique balance of self-deprecating, anecdotal humor, iconoclastic insight and powerful application, Stuart speaks to thousands of junior high, high school and college students, student-athletes, youth leaders, parents, adults, coaches, educators and leaders every year through camps, retreats, public and private schools and special events. Among numerous events, Stuart speaks annually at BigStuf Camps, Orange Conference, and Orange Tour, and is a recurring guest and contributor on the Rethinking Youth Ministry podcast.

Stuart has co-authored two books: the award-winning The Seven Checkpoints: Seven Principles Every Teenager Needs to Know and MAX Q: Developing Students of Influence with Andy Stanley, as well as a cited contributor in Eleventh: Parenting Through the “I Don’t Know” PHASE book by Reggie Joiner and Kristen Ivy and What Most Parents Aren’t Telling You by Kristen Ivey. Stuart is currently integral in research projects responsible for developing resources for teenagers, parents and youth leaders regarding parenting, deconstruction and sexual ethics for the next generation.

Before his COVID-19 health crisis in 2020, Stuart served for ten years as a volunteer high school varsity girls assistant basketball coach for the eight-time GHSA (Georgia) state champion Buford High School Lady Wolves. Notable among Buford’s heralded basketball tradition is former Tennessee Lady Volunteers basketball standout and acclaimed ESPN basketball analyst Andraya Carter.

Stuart and his wife Kellee reside in Buford, Georgia and have three young adult children: son Grant and daughters Chandler and Cameron.

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With 3200 participants at the YMCA of the Rockies, Stuart did a fantastic job of connecting and challenging our high school students and adults as we moved through the week. His understanding and portrayal of scripture in a relevant delivery that youth and adults could understand and embrace are incredible. He is able to interject humor along with Truth in a unique delivery. Stuart also spoke to our Leadership Seminar participants and set us up for 3 days of challenge and growth. He has a gift of connection with students and leaders at various stages of their faith development. This is the second time we have used Stuart as our Main Speaker for this event and will definitely consider him again in the future.
- Bob Cleveringa, Director of Youth Ministries, Synod of the Heartland, Reformed Church in America

I have had Stuart Hall speak to our athletes at Vanderbilt University on several occasions and he never disappoints! He brings energy, passion, and truth in a relevant way for our student-athletes. Stuart is able to deliver the truth of God’s Word in a way that convicts and challenges. So thankful for his willingness to answer the call and speak into the hearts and lives of our athletes!
- Lance Brown, Chaplain, Vanderbilt University Athletics

I  have known Stuart Hall for many years and have booked him on several occasions. Stuart is professional and considerate to the needs of the organization he is speaking for. He learns about his audience and thoroughly researches his topics. Stuart has worked closely with our planning teams to understand our mission and strategies, and thus speaks with knowledge and confidence.

Stuart has many speaking gifts, from humor to reach high school audience, to serious poignant messages to reach some of my political colleagues. I would strongly recommend Stuart Hall as an event speaker, you will not be disappointed!
- Walt Rogers. Iowa State Representative, Education Committee Chairman and Director of Programming, Rocky Mountain High, Synod of the Heartland

Stuart Hall is one of the most dynamic communicators I've ever been around. He has an incredible ability to take God's word and apply its truth to daily life. With years of experience in working with young adults and students of every age, he connects with the next generation like few I know. Passionate. Funny. Relational. Inspiring. These are just a few words that describe Stuart and his ministry. He is a leader to leaders and influences in a positive way whatever he is involved in.
- Jarrett Stephens, Senior Pastor, Champion Forest Church, Houston, Texas

I have known Stuart Hall for nearly 20 years and I have had him come and speak in a variety of context. From Mobile Al speaking to hundreds of students to the Suburbs of Western New York to the intercity of Buffalo New York. Through his humor and storytelling he has been able to not only connect in all of those places but has had immeasurable impact on the lives of students and adults! Stuart is a student of culture and is always spot on in helping his audience navigate culture and the Gospel and where to “step next.” I give Stuart the highest recommendation to my friends in ministry no matter the context!
- Brek Cockrell, Lead Pastor, Renovation Church, Buffalo, New York

As music director and member of the BigSuf Camps family, I get a front row seat to see the connection our speakers make on and off stage with students. From the moment he opens his mouth, no one makes that connection quite like Stuart Hall. He presents himself in a culturally and socially relevant way that reaches EVERY student in the room and his passion for delivering the Gospel is undeniable.
- Chris Cauley, Worship Leader, NBC’s The Voice, Tyler Perry’s ”Laugh to Keep From Crying" tour, Michael Jackson tribute show "Man in the Mirror” tour

I have known Stuart Hall for many years and consider him a mentor and friend. Rarely in my forty-five years in education have I observed anyone with the rare giftedness he has in communicating and connecting with other people. In speaking at various events here over the years with our students, parents, or coaches, Stuart just captivates the room with his message and delivery. He has the perfect blend of being able to communicate deep spiritual truths, share relatable life stories, and then the powerful oratory skills to make his message come alive and become so life-changing for the listener. Above all, Stuart Hall “walks the talk”. His greatest testimony is the life he leads as a Godly family man and as a friend to all.
- Dexter Wood, Athletic Director, Buford High School, Buford, GA and Georgia Athletic Coaches Association Hall of Fame

We’ve been lucky to have Stuart Hall as a part of BigStuf for many years. Every time he speaks to both the students and leaders at camp, they walk away challenged to think about life in a different way. Stuart has a way of speaking that encourages others to see life through the right perspective—the perspective of truth. But more than that, Stuart has a heart for each and every student that crosses his path. He speaks to them as if they were his own sons and daughters and that heart is what motivates his message.
- Jaime Eichler, Director, Bigstuf Camps