Dr. John Tolson's calling in life is to "make disciples" (Matthew 28:19), and he pursues that calling with fierce determination and unparalleled tenacity. To that end, John founded The Gathering/USA more than twenty-five years ago. As a relevant and effective discipleship and outreach ministry to men, The Gathering has spread across the country to reach more than one million men with the resources and motivation to disciple one another in Christ.
In 2003, John and his wife Punky Leonard Tolson began to extend the work of The Gathering through a new discipleship ministry called High Impact Life(R). Designed to equip men and women to become and mentor disciples of Jesus Christ, John speaks, teaches, and consults at organizations across the country. He co-authored The Four Priorities, which challenges believers to mature in their faith and reproduce that maturity in others.
John's passion for High Impact Life(R) is to see men and women so transformed by Biblical discipleship that every believer embraces the work of going and making disciples of Jesus Christ.
As an avid basketball player and fan--holding a personal best record of 127 straight free throws--John serves as a spiritual coach for some of the nation's leading executives, celebrities, and athletes. John started the first team chaplain program in the NBA, and he has served multiple sports teams including the Houston Rockets, Houston Astros, Houston Oilers, Orlando Magic and most recently, the Dallas Cowboys.
Married to "Punky" Leonard Tolson since 2001, John is the father of two grown children with his late wife Ruth Anne and has three adorable granddaughters.
"Take a Knee is a fantastic discipleship book. Whether
coach-to-player or father-to-son, every man should read this book
and encourage the men in their life to do the same. It s a
win-win!" -- Bobby Bowden, Florida State University Head Football
Coach, 1976-2009
"Clearly, John is a man of action because Take a Knee is like a
playbook for life. He deals with real issues head-on without
offering pie-in-the-sky platitudes and he turns each daily thought
into plan of action for success." -- Lee Roy Mitchell, Founder and
Chairman of Cinemark Holdings, Inc.
"There's no fluff in Take a Knee! John doesn't pull any punches in
this straightforward challenge to men. He keeps it real as he talks
about the issues men face in their daily struggle to be men of God.
Great insight, practical suggestions, and helpful encouragement
packed into a small space. This is a slam dunk!" -- Pat Williams,
Orlando Magic Senior Vice President
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