King Speaker Series
Finding Inspiration in Every Turn
We, as Presbyterians, believe continuous Christian education is of paramount importance. Through our King Speaker Series, we gather authors, ministers, and other interesting people to speak about their lives, experiences, and faith journeys. Most speaker events are free to the public. Keep an eye on our various social media pages for upcoming King Speakers. Hope to see you there!
Upcoming:
Carlos Whittaker
Speaking Event:
U.S. Marshals Museum
9/18/2026 at 7pm
Please register for this event using the button below
Free Events:
Q&A and Book Signing:
First Presbyterian Church, 116 N. 12th St, Fort Smith, AR
9/19/2026 at 7pm
Book Discussion:
Re-Connected by Carlos Whittaker
First Presbyterian Church
9/27/26 at 5pm
Carlos Whittaker is a best-selling author, expert storyteller, and impactful speaker to all kinds of audiences– from foster parents to pastors to non-profit leaders to conference-goers. No matter who you are, his message is for you. Join Carlos and First Presbyterian Church in the pursuit of being human together.
Previous King Speakers
Dr. Elizabeth Schrader Polczer
October 2025
Biblical Scholar
Suzanne Stabile
June 2025
"Enneagram Godmother"
Jonathan Martin
March 2025
Author, Chaplain, Podcaster
Daniel Taylor
March 2020
Writer, Speaker, Traveler
Mike McHargue
January 2020, December 2017
"Science Mike"
Dominique Gilliard
March 2019
Author, activist, racial justice consultant
Kaitlin Curtice
September 2018
Author, Poet-Storyteller, Public Speaker
Casey Tygrett
April 2018
Pastor, blogger, adjunct seminary professor
Diana Butler Bass
February 2018
Author, historian, public theologian
Sarah Bessey
September 2017
USA Today bestseller
Chris Hoke
April 2017
Organizer, author, speaker
Peter Enns
September 2016
Writer, teacher, speaker
Becca Stevens
April 2016
Priest, author, entrepreneur
Sarah Thebarge
March 2016
Author, blogger, journalist
Lillian Daniel
October 2015
Preacher, author