Invite Bud to Speak
I believe that everyone is invited to experience God’s presence as an active participant in what the Holy Spirit is doing in their story. Too often we feel like outsiders to God moments, left out or stuck at the edge of amazing stories. I want to change that by helping ordinary people become confident in praying for others, hearing God, and awakening to His movement in their lives.
The Change You Can Experience
I teach people to slow down and practice a conversational, compassion-first way of encountering God as a rhythm of life, whether in praying for others, hearing God’s voice, or discerning His presence. This approach honors both God and others by removing shame and performance pressure from ministering in prayer. Grounded in a clear, Biblical foundation, it helps people address the inner barriers blocking them from praying boldly, discerning God’s voice, and expecting Him to move in their lives.
You can bring Bud for a keynote, workshop, or multi-session training in Spirit-led prayer ministry to your church, university, or conference. You will learn practical, transferable models for praying for others, hearing God and experiencing His nearness more fully. Sessions draw on practical frameworks refined through decades of ministry, more than 20 years as a missionary, and firsthand experience training of prayer ministers during the Asbury Outpouring. You and your people will learn concrete practices you can use to pray with greater confidence, discern God’s voice, and create space to encounter His presence. Reach out and invite Bud to speak today.
Let’s talk!
Bud is passionate about equipping faith communities to experience authentic, transformative prayer and sense God’s presence as a rhythm of life . Whether you’re hosting a conference, church event, or prayer gathering, Bud will help you connect your topic to your community in meaningful ways.
Popular Speaking Topics:
1. The Power of Spirit-Led Prayer Ministry
Learn how prayer can be a life-giving encounter with the Holy Spirit that brings healing, freedom, and transformation to individuals and communities. This teaching includes practical tools for deepening prayer ministry and hearing God.
2. Hearing God: Listening to the Holy Spirit
Discover how to listen to and sense God in what the Lord is saying to you and those you around you. You will learn to cultivate discernment and humility so you are empowered to lead from a place of connection with God.
3. Sharing the Gospel in Ways People Understand
In this topic, Bud explores how people look for a meaningful God and how we can share the Good News in ways that resonate with others. This connects with communities looking to engage people from diverse backgrounds.
Ministry Partners
Crosspoint.tv
Nashville, TN
COTC (Church of the City)
Nashville, TN
NorthEast Christian Church
Lexington, KY
First United Methodist Church
Peoria, IL
Wilmore Anglican Church
Wilmore, KY
Prairie Creek Church
Grimes, IA
Bedford Acres Christian Church
Paris, KY
Alpha USA National Conference
United States
Baltic Methodist Seminary
Estonia
Global Awakening
Theological Seminary
Destin Methodist Church
Destin, FL
Chapel Ridge Free Methodist
Ottawa, Canada
Bellevue Christian Church
Pittsburgh, PA
Arise Church
Lexington, KY
First Friends Church
Canton, OH
Embrace Church
Auburn, AL
Awakening Project
Creating Mission Communities
Asbury University
Wilmore, KY
NewRoom Conference
Spiritual Awakening Conference
Missio Nexus Conference
Missions Conference
Youth Becoming Leaders
High School Student Development
Springfield Oaks Church
Springfield, GA
Asbury Theological Seminary
Wilmore, KY
Newroom Leaders Gathering
Leader’s Conference
In addition, Bud has spoken at additional venues in Brazil, Estonia, Italy, & the United States
A Personal Word
Growing up and in my early ministry, I often experienced people treating prayer as an afterthought - something done as a last option, rather than an ongoing conversation with an active and present God. I felt a gap between head knowledge and a vibrant experience of God. I would experience retreats or conferences that produced moments of nearness to God separated by long, spiritually dry seasons.
That dryness led to questioning and spiritual weariness. This was not just in my own walk but many pastors and leaders have shared similar thoughts with me. We long for something deeper in our relationship with God and, for those of us who lead, we want to help others find that fulfillment.
One night, early in my missionary years in Brazil, everything changed. That evening, hours of ministry had left me tired when God prompted me to prayed for a young girl with a broken foot. God completely heal her!
In that moment, I realized God wasn't asking me to make something happen; He was inviting me to join how he was at work in the world. God impressed on me that this kind of encounter isn't reserved for a limited few, rather it is accessible to everyone as we become aware of God's presence in the moment.
The Asbury Revival sharpened my focus as I trained hundreds of people in prayer ministry. My heart is to help others overcome frustrations and low expectations in prayer. I want to teach how to move towards a more vibrant relationship with Christ where we experience his peace regularly, recognize his voice clearly, and partner with Him to bring hope and healing to those around us.
Invite Bud to Your Next Event
To invite Bud to speak or lead a prayer ministry training session at your church or event, simply fill out the form above, and our team will get back to you to discuss availability and details.