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SPEAKING TOPICS
From Jewish Roots to Jesus
Ed shares his personal testimony of being raised in a Jewish home, dismissing the Bible, and discovering the life-changing truth of Jesus Christ.
One Hebrew Word That Changes Everything
A teaching event that opens up Scripture through Hebrew words and shows how they point beautifully to Jesus.
Jesus in the Hebrew Scriptures
A biblical message showing that the Old Testament does not sing a different melody — it sings Jesus.
Not Ashamed
A challenge to live boldly for Christ in a distracted, softened, compromise-heavy culture.
Aim the Heart, Then the Camera
A keynote for Christian creatives, filmmakers, schools, and ministry leaders about story, worldview, excellence, and surrender.
WATCH ED SPEAK
ABOUT ED
A few moments from Ed’s preaching, teaching, testimony, and ministry work.
Ed Grifenhagen is a pastor, author, speaker, and Director of the Christian Film Foundation. Raised in a Jewish home, Ed came to saving faith in Jesus after setting out to read the Bible for himself. He now helps churches and ministries see how deeply the Old Testament points to Christ.
He is the author of "365 Hebrew Words Every Christian Should Know: A Daily Devotional," Lead Pastor of Church on the Trail, founder of M2540, and host of the Black, White, and the Red Letters Podcast.
CFF & STORYTELLING
As Director of the Christian Film Foundation, Ed helps champion a Christ-centered vision in filmmaking by equipping and inspiring the next generation of storytellers. Through the CFF, Ed works alongside leaders in Christian filmmaking, including Alex and Stephen Kendrick, to encourage filmmakers to aim the heart before they aim the camera — pursuing excellence, a biblical worldview, and stories that honor God.
ED IS AVAILABLE FOR
Sunday morning preaching
Men’s events
Churchwide Bible teaching
Conferences & retreats
Pastor & leader gatherings
Christian school / college chapel
Christian film & media events
Donor banquets/ministry events
Podcasts, radio & interviews
WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING
Ed delivers a beautiful and delicious salad of truth, wit, kindness, and grace.
Ed is not only a gifted storyteller, but he also carries the heart of a shepherd and a deep well of biblical wisdom.
Ed does a masterful job of weaving biblical truth and meaning with application and humor.
-Stephen Kendrick,
writer, speaker, and film producer
-Shannon Field-Braswell, actress, producer, speaker, and cofounder of Uncover Marriage
-Alex Kendrick,
writer & director
Ed Grifenhagen explores what readers may have only understood on the surface.
In a world full of noise and distraction, Ed gently redirects your focus to what truly satisfies—the presence of God and the truth of his Word.
-Cameron "Camy" Arnett, founder of Christ over Career (COC), filmmaker, and speaker​
-Shari Rigby,
filmmaker, author, speaker, founder of The Women in My World
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