Church & Event Speaking

Dynamic speaking for your church service or event

Reza Zadeh is a pastor, speaker, chaplain, and executive coach with a heart for influencing leaders across various fields. His family immigrated to the U.S. from Iran and after growing up in a Muslim household he met Jesus as a college football player through the ministry of Athletes in Action. His conversion from Islam gives Reza a unique platform to talk about applying Biblical principles to the Christian worldview.

A graduate of Colorado State University and Dallas Theological Seminary, Reza has over 20 years of preaching and speaking experience in a variety of contexts including church services, conferences, outreach, and leadership events. In the church context, he specializes in exegetical teaching. His favorite preaching topics include reaching people with the gospel, apologetics, work as worship, manhood, fathering, parenting, and the Old Testament’s connection to the New Testament.

He has served as a college pastor, church planter, lead pastor, NFL chaplain (Denver Broncos), and a teaching pastor at various churches in Colorado (Mission Hills Church, Journey Church, Foundations Church, Faith Community Lutheran Church).

Reza has worked with leaders from the NFL, NBA, NHL, MLB, NCAA, Fortune 100 companies, and the United States Army and Air Force, as well as local business in Colorado. He currently works as Chief of Staff with Pro Athletes Outreach and is involved in chaplain ministry across professional sports.

Dr. Craig Smith | Lead Pastor, Mission Hills Church | Littleton, Colorado

“Reza has been a friend and co-laborer in the Gospel work for many years now and I think the world of him. He is a great man of God, an outstanding communicator, and a gifted leader. Reza combines faithful exposition of the Word of God with a fresh application that resonates with people of all ages and backgrounds. I have always loved how well he connects with the men in our congregation. I believe that if you can reach the men, you can reach the family and Reza has a gift for reaching men. At the same time, almost paradoxically, Reza is sensitive and has the emotional depth to knock down barriers that some put up when they hear about his background with pro athletes. He surprises many with his depth and authenticity.”

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  • Reza can connect with people and is motivational in his speech. Reza’s “halftime” pep talk is what my 150 Realtors needed. The result was a record-breaking 3rd and 4th quarter. Reza is a local, reputable, and talented speaker and leader whom I will hire again and again.

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