Helping Youth and Young Adults

Find purpose by discovering their WHY!

-- WATCH SPEAKER DEMO! --

WATCH NOW!

About Dustin Rivenbark

(Award winning/Nationally Recognized Youth Speaker)
Seldom in life do you get the chance to meet someone who has a powerful story of overcoming fear, adversity, and tragedy. Even less frequent do you meet someone who can deliver that message with life changing impact. Dustin Rivenbark is a determined motivational speaker/preacher who is taking his passion for motivating youth and young adults, using stories of inspiration and unwavering faith to the young adults of today in order to better prepare them for tomorrow.

As a published author and an international youth and school motivational speaker, Dustin has had the honor and the privilege of being trained by some of the best speakers in the educational field (Dr. Eric Thomas "ET the hiphop preacher" and Jeremy Anderson). In fact, Dustin has been recruited to work along side them as a sales rep for the fastest growing speakers development program on the planet, the Next Level Speakers Academy.

With over a decade of working with youth and young adults, Dustin has a proven track record with EMPOWERING the Next Generation to stay in school and succeed in life NO MATTER WHAT!

Dustin is experienced in speaking to schools, companies/businesses, churches, conferences and non-profit organizations. His experience in the community consists of helping to organize community events and working with youth/young adults and inmates to ensure the success of the NEXT GENERATION. He has spoken to hundreds of high school students in multiple states , hundreds of church members and local jails. Dustin would be a great fit for your school, conference, company or organization that is looking for a dynamic and passionate speaker that will motivate and EMPOWER your team or group to be the best version of themselves no matter their circumstance, obstacles or background.

"Together we can"

Dustin Rivenbark is the author of Courage and Redemption: Six Battle Principles From The Story of Joshua. Click the link to learn more and order your copy!
https://dustinrivenbark.com/courage-and-redemption/

Family Photo

Most Requested Topics

P.A.S.S.

This acronym stands for Position-Access-Strength-Sustainability. This talk is all about leadership and life skills to help students tap into who they really are and get to who they are destined to become. Once a student can understand his/her Position in your class, in his/her home, in his/her world, they can then gain access. This Access to their vision, goals and dreams also translates to influence. Leadership is about influence. This presentation is riddled with real captivating stories and insight on how to lead students to gain ACCESS to their real potential.

Start the Conversation

The Time is NOW!

In a fast pace- push of a button society, distractions are everywhere. In this particular lesson, Dustin breaks down exactly how to weed through the distractions of this world, set goals and SUCCEED NOW!!!

Start the Conversation

Undefeated

Let’s be honest. Life is full of mistakes. In a system of rules and grades etc. it can be so easy to fall so far behind that you can’t see a way out. In this particular lesson, Dustin teaches you how to not let yourself be defined by a past mistake but rather how to live life UNDEFEATED.

Start the Conversation

Endorsements

“Douglas Middle School thoroughly enjoyed and benefitted from Dustin’s visit to our campus. Dustin knows exactly what is missing from the school environment and delivers his message in a clear and positive way. His message was practical and motivating. Dustin also spent time talking with our teachers and giving them support. Our teachers connected with Dustin’s message of reaching students where they are at. Every campus needs to bring in Dustin!”

Dustin Rivenbark is a dedicated Youth Advocate and Speaker known for his impactful messages that resonate with audiences of all ages. Recently, he engaged students at Leipsic Middle and High School, inspiring them to pursue their life goals with unwavering determination.  Dustin’s talk was not only about setting aspirations but also about the importance of faith and resilience in overcoming obstacles. His personal experiences serve as powerful examples of persevering through life’s challenges, instilling hope and motivation in his listeners. Through his dynamic presentation, Rivenbark empowers young individuals to believe in themselves and to actively work towards achieving their dreams.

With over 15 years in education, this was the most honest, relatable, needed, genuine, professional development I have ever been around. Dustin brings a wholestic approach that impacts the listener in their mind, body, and spirit and allows them to think of themselves and their needs in order to be better version of themselves to impact the next generation of students. His “boots on the ground” and “Day in, Day out” phrases and activity allow individuals to say yes to the calling on their life to serve and impact this generation of students. His message is so real and poignant that it reminds educators of their calling and their purpose. I highly recommend this PD for any leader of an organization that is looking to support, uplift, and breath energy and life into their staff.

What an amazing assembly Dustin led! He shared his story of overcoming pain and struggles with our students giving them a plan of how developing a vision and establishing a rhythm of energy can change their lives. It was obvious that the students took his message to heart. Changing lives is Dustin’s mission.

We are so grateful that Dustin came and spoke to our student body at The Lakeside School.  Through his words, he helped our students to realize that they can all dream big and gave them practical steps to put that dream into reality!  We look forward to him coming back!

Dustin has a gift which allows him to relate to all people and therefore deliver a message that is both timely and meaningful.  As Dustin spoke to our faculty and staff at DHS, I knew this was exactly the message we needed at that moment.  He laid out for us the ways in which we must first take care of ourselves in order to be the influential people we have been called to be, because tomorrow’s leaders are depending on us and we cannot grow weary in fighting for them.  Dustin’s 6 principles are an incredible foundation for anyone to apply, but they are so powerful when seen and applied through the eyes of an educator. After our session with Dustin, the number one comment I heard from our teachers was, “That was the most powerful PD I have ever experienced.” His message was a great reminder of the importance of building relationships and trust. One thing Dustin shared that I will remind myself of every day is: “This is M.I.E. problem”.

Words are inadequate to express my heartfelt gratitude for the precious time you gave to our faculty, staff, and students yesterday. Your words of encouragement quickly reminded me that HCHS is, indeed, my mission field! So many of our students encounter obstacles on a daily basis that hinder their ability to excel to their true potential. Thank you for the encouragement, praise, and love that you shared with them yesterday. Thank you for sharing with our students that they were put here with a purpose. Also, thank you for challenging the faculty and staff to rise to their intended purpose.
Dustin, you are always welcome at HCHS.

“I had the pleasure to share the stage in Mexico with Dustin Rivenbark at My Make real estate REAL Annual conference this past October. Immediately when Dustin met me on stage and was handed the microphone he went from just giving the testimony he was asked to give, to inspiring and motivating EVERYONE in the building including myself! Some people speak to your ears and Dustin speaks to your heart! Dustin turned a 10 minute testimony into a passionate, heart felt message that will resonate in the hearts of Everyone who attended!!! For a lifetime!”

“After reading my friend Dustin’s book, “Courage and Redemption”, I thought it would be a good idea for me to bring him in to talk to my sales staff. The 6 Battle Principles he highlights in the story of Joshua are very similar to those needed and used in our daily lives. They can be applied to our personal lives, as well as our careers. Dustin speaking to our staff gave them a different perspective; from the outside looking in, and how they can use the principles in his book, if applied to their daily lives, to live a life of freedom. Everyone was motivated and encouraged by his words and his personal story. We look forward to having him come back and speak to us in the future.”

“Having Dustin speak to our student athletes has truly been a blessing. He has a unique way of relating to each individual even when speaking to a large group. He brings a great mixture of inspiration, motivation, and spiritual truth in his speaking. Dustin has been a true inspiration to my athletes and myself.”

Spread the Word!

Contact Me

Videos