Keynote Speaking
Marion has spoken in several countries to in-person gatherings as large as 15,000. He is a sought-after communicator for conferences, congregations, and civic clubs because of his thorough preparation and passionate presentation. Conversant in many subjects, Marion employs the use of humor, story-telling, and documented research in order to inspire, encourage, and challenge his listeners. He is skilled at virtual presentations, whether through video-conferencing or in the metaverse.
Dr. Platt enjoys helping others be the best version of themselves. For over ten years, I have been a witness to and directly impacted by his wisdom, positive leadership, authenticity, and talent. He is an incredible speaker and energizer. ~S.K.
Marion was the special guest at our annual high school retreat and, just as I've seen him at other events, he spoke powerfully and connected with our students. Even more than that, Marion is the same person off stage as he is on it. He is a man of integrity and character. ~N.I.
Marion delivers powerful and relatable messages that will leave the audience captivated. I highly recommend Dr. Platt as a go-to orator. ~J.H
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Retreat Facilitation
When companies and congregations face challenges, they need a trained, expert external facilitator to assist them in moving forward. As such, Marion helps teams define the problem, describe the desired outcomes, discover shared values, celebrate individual and team strengths, and develop strategies for success.
He delights in holding teams to their agendas, keeping them on topic, ensuring everyone feels heard and included, asking provocative and probing questions, identifying short and long term goals, and holding teams accountable for progress when invited. If you desire online retreats, Marion can help you plan virtual experiences through video-conferencing or in the metaverse.
Marion is very knowledgeable on many topics, and shows evidence of research and timely preparation in his presentations. He brings a sense of comfort as he relates to the audience and in his interactions with people on an individual level. ~J.W.
Marion’s preparation and presentation are of the highest caliber, with a notable degree of professionalism and in-depth substance. He is composed, articulate and engaging. ~R.M.
I have watched Dr. Marion Platt truly listen to individuals at all levels, gaining both their trust and respect. This allows him to adeptly diagnose a challenge and motivate a team toward surmounting that challenge. ~K.P.
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Revival & Conference Preaching
Marion has been a pastor for most of his adult life, serving inner city and rural congregations around the southern United States. Today he is the pastor and director of Star Gospel Mission, the oldest independent Christian charity in Charleston, South Carolina. With a love for the good news, a heart for those without friends, and a multi-ethnic, cross cultural, interdenominational experience, Marion is the perfect choice for your Youth Events, Men’s Retreats, Women’s Camps, Church Revivals, or Bible Institutes.
Marion was the guest Bible teacher for our seven day leadership conference. He is an exceptional communicator of God's Word. I believe that He is truly a prophetic voice for the Church and all the delegates rated Marion a “five out of five” on our event survey. ~M.S.
Marion preaches messages that relate to and captivate young people. He took ours to a different level, and his relational skills along with his grounded spiritual walk has left a lasting impact. ~M.O.
Marion displays his charismatic personality in his presentation. His public speaking skills draw the audience in and engages them in the topic presented. ~W.J.
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