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Chris Sonksen’s vigor and talent for energizing audiences everywhere has enabled him to share the stage with such celebrated and motivational giants as Rudy Ruettiger (the man behind the Tri-Star motion Picture “Rudy”); Coach Bill Yoast (the man who’s life inspired the Disney movie, “Remember the Titans”); Dan Reiland and Tim Elmore (both served as Vice President to best-selling leadership author, John C. Maxwell); and Wes Beavis (entertaining, heartwarming and inspiring author and founder of “Powerborn”).
Chris Sonksen Leadership Coach Leadership Coach

Chris is also available to church and business leaders and their staff for comprehensive life coaching and/or consulting. He works with business leaders to make improvements in all aspects of their business or church, career, work-life, and help to improve employer/employee relationship and team dynamics, including:

  • Improving their leadership skills and intra-personal skills
  • Developing team leadership and leadership skills
  • Learning effective time management and goal setting
  • Creating a safe and fluid working environment
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    Chris Sonksen is the founder and Lead Pastor of South Hills Church in Corona, CA Pastor

    Chris is the founder and Lead Pastor of South Hills Church in Corona, CA and has an exceptional ability to inspire both secular and non-secular audiences.

    Under his leadership, South Hills has experienced phenomenal growth in such a short time, from a handful of people to nearly 3,000 in attendance today.

    In 1998 South Hills started with a single vision: to create a contemporary, friendly and down to earth church. Since its conception South Hills has held Sunday morning services in a local lodge, a public school auditorium and then finally in June of 2002 South Hills held its first service on their own property. Today the vision has grown and continues to grow as we seek to make a difference in our world.
    In Search of Higher Ground book

    Author

    Chris is an author of In Search of Higher Ground: Climbing Instructions for Those Who Want to Reach the Top. And Handshake: What the Great do that Others Don’t. Both are motivational books for Christian and Non-Christian audiences.

    “Read it, Learn it, Live it!”

    – Mark Batterson, Lead Pastor National Community Church and Best Selling Author

    You can read regular articles regarding leadership, church growth, personal development and team building at Chris Sonksen’s Church Growth and Leadership Blog www.chrissonksen.wordpress.com .
    Chris Sonksen Church Growth Mentor

    Church Growth Mentor

    In 2009, Chris founded the Celera Church Strategy Group to help pastors of small churches learn how to grow their churches through evangelism and outreach.

    The sole purpose of Celera Church Strategy Group is to “Raise the national average of church attendance in America.”

    Celera is an entirely different strategy to reach people for Christ – to equip churches nationwide by sharing resources for the Kingdom. By empowering the local church we see our ability together to reach the lost and restore the disadvantaged exponentially multiplied across the country.

    The facts prove a need: Nearly 2,400 churches nationwide closed their doors last year, and in 2000, the estimated number of churches in the U.S. was 331,000, with an average attendance of 127 people. We want to partner with you to help your church grow – to reach more people for Christ. We provide specialized programs, and coaching with a team comprised of some of the greatest leaders & innovators in the church world today.

    Find out how Celera can help your church grow. Celera Church Strategy Group.


    What Others Are Saying

    "I have shared the stage with such legends as: Barbara Bush, Tommy Lasorda, Collin Powell and Zig Ziglar. I recently had the privileage to speak with Chris Sonksen. I found Chris' presentation to be motivating, life changing and full of energy. If you book anyone to speak this year make sure it's Chris Sonksen. He will deliver."

    - Rudy Ruettiger, whose life story inspired the hit movie "RUDY"

    "I found Chris to be an extraordinarily gifted communicator. He is inspiring audiences everywhere with his high-energy delivery of humor, anecdotes and heart-gripping truths. Thousands are motivated to rise to a higher level in their personal and professional lives."

    - Coach Bill Yoast, The man behind the hit movie "Remember the Titans"

    "Chris' visit was highly anticipated by my management team.His 'real life' presentation met and exceeded all of our expectations. Chris' words touched everyone on our Verizon team."

    - Garth L Bench, Branch Manager, Verizon Wireless

    "Chris has a marvelous capability to deliver the message while holding the audience's attention with unsurpassed humor and enthusiasm. Chris has a style that motivates the audience and makes a difference. He certainly has a positive impact."

    - Lynn Davis-Domme, director of catering, Hilton Hotels

    "I cannot remember a time that I have been more excited by listening to someone talk in many years. Chris was an inspiration to the audience, and gave me an entirely new perspective on the way in which public speaking can be conducted."

    - Michael Lee, Safety and Reliability, Boeing

    "Chris' enthusiasm and common sense approach touched each of us in the audience."

    - William A. Williamson, President, Whispering Wind Marketing

    "It was an unbelievable event! Chris utilizes his infectious personality, high energy and awesome sense of humor to get his message across. The audience was left knowing that each and every one could walk out the door and be a changed person."

    - Sharon R. Goupil, Executive Director, California School of Court Reporting

    "Chris' comments and enthusiasm helped our employees renew their 'winning attitude.' His passion and commitment to helping others is evident."

    - Tim Salt, District Manager, U.S. Department of the Interior

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