AUSTIN CARTY


Wintston Salem or Greensboro, NC



AUSTIN CARTY


National Speaker & Author of High Points and Lows

Austin Carty has an abiding love for the written and spoken word. New York Times, bestselling author Koren Zailckas has said of Austin Carty’s new book High Points and Lows, “If St. Augustine watched cable television and drove a Dodge pickup, one wonders whether The Confessions wouldn’t read like this.” Likewise, popular author and religion editor of the Chicago Sun-Times, Cathleen Falsani, says, “Christian colleges would do well by making High Points and Lows required reading for every freshman class.”

Keynote Address at the 2008 National Multiple Sclerosis Convention - Austin Carty from Austin Carty on Vimeo.


A popular speaker to both Christian and secular crowds alike, Doug Fields of Saddleback Church has called Austin, “one of the most effective young communicators I’ve heard.” Mixing his deep insights on faith with his shameless love for all things pop-culture, Austin is noted for both his intellect and his humor. Among his many passions is his desire to present Jesus in an authentic, relational way--- one that removes him from the commercial box in which popular Christianity has placed him. A popular blogger, click here to view a post Austin wrote for his blog regarding his views on faith and where he would like to see Christianity going in today’s culture.

Austin has been profiled in countless magazines and news shows, including People, US Weekly, In Touch, TV Guide, Star, Christianity Today, New Man, Entertainment Weekly, Entertainment Tonight, The 700 Club, and The Early show.

Putting aside his pen and attempting to tame the wilderness, Austin was a contestant on Survivor in 2006. He has since appeared in several different television shows and films and has been featured in national ads for major clients such as Hanes, Wrangler, Macy’s, and John Deere.

A Summa Cum Laude graduate of High Point University with a BA in English Literature, Austin resides in High Point, NC. A lover of books, television, Cheetos, and Coca-Cola, more can be learned about him at www.austincarty.com and on his blog, www.austincarty.com/blog

Click Here to read an article from Christianity Today which he wrote about his experience serving as a speaker/discipleship mentor in Indonesia.

What Others Say about Austin:

“Austin is one of the most effective young speakers I’ve heard. Our teenagers really enjoyed him when he spoke to them and our adults also thought he was great! He served us well when he was at Saddleback Church and we all felt like we made a friend!”
Doug Fields
Saddleback Church

“Austin is an absolutely wonderful communicator. His story is compelling. I remember watching him speak to students at a conference at Saddleback Church and I was so very impressed with his ability to communicate to those students and bring them a most important message. I highly recommend the message and the messenger!”
Jim Burns, Ph.D, President, HomeWord

“The Premier Group produces some of the largest Christian concerts and cruises in the nation. Having Austin on our Music Boat 2007 Cruise, alongside such major acts as Third Day and Nicole C. Mullen, was a highlight of the week. We’ll have him back again on a future event. You can’t go wrong by having Austin as part of your team.”
Roy Morgan, President and CEO of Premier Productions

“Austin Carty is a gifted communicator and minister. I found him to be very real and personal. What you see is what you get and what you get is very good! Austin relates especially well to young people and has made a lasting impact for the kingdom of God on the hearts of our students at Yongsan International in Seoul, South Korea.”
Allen Hester, Chaplain; Yongsan International School (Seoul, Korea)

“Austin Carty was the featured speaker during our spiritual emphasis week. His “Survival” experiences not only intrigued us but also served as a platform for rich insights into what it takes to survive and thrive as a teen today! Austin reminded us to “always pursue that which is greater than ourselves and to realize God’s greatness in that pursuit.” He has a great sense of humor, honest approach and ability to relate across all age groups.”
Mary Brandes, Head of School; Northside Christian School; St. Petersburg, Florida

“Austin was incredible to work with! As we planned the event and made changes throughout, Austin handled everything with ease and was extremely flexible in making sure he met our needs as the client. Austin interacted very well with our guests and obviously everybody wants to talk to “the guy from Survivor.” But he is so much more than just a guy fro reality TV; his enthusiasm is contagious!! He would be great for any event and/or client that exists solely because of his personality.”
Tom Howe, Associate Director of Missions, Piedmont Baptist Association

"Austin came to our outreach youth event in September and drew over 600 teenagers. We were so impressed with his story and ability to communicate to students in a relevant way. It was a powerful night that our group will not soon forget and we highly recommend Austin for any student event you are planning. He is genuine, personal, Christ focused, and captivating."
Tim Williams
Student Pastor
Morningside Church - Florida