Visionary.
creator.
Innovator.


Erwin McManus is an author, speaker, pastor, coach and world-renowned communicator, known for his influential works including 'the last arrow' and his global leadership initiatives.

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ERWIN
RAPHAEL
MCMANUS

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Erwin Raphael McManus is a renowned life architect, award-winning author, and artist. With over one million book sales and translations into multiple languages, he has captivated audiences in stadiums across seventy countries on five continents.

His creative expertise has extended to consulting for esteemed organizations, from the NFL to the Pentagon. For three decades, McManus has advised CEOs, athletes, celebrities, and billion-dollar companies, helping them overcome limitations and unlock their personal genius.

As the founder and lead pastor of Mosaic, a global spiritual movement, he has inspired millions and leads impactful humanitarian initiatives alongside his wife, Kim McManus continues to coach leaders and entrepreneurs worldwide, sharing his wisdom through The Arena, The Arena Mastermind and The Seven Frequencies of Communication.

Founder Mosaic - Mosaic is a community of faith born out of the heart of Los Angeles. Mosaic has been named one of America’s ‘most influential churches’ who’s mission is to be a church that lives by faith, is known by love, and is a voice of hope to the world.

Co-founder The Arena - a global community focused on enhancing communication, leadership, and character. Members access expert-led courses, personalized coaching, and dynamic events to unlock their potential and achieve personal and professional excellence.

Multiple Bestselling Author - over the last 30 years, Erwin has sold over 1 million books, inspiring people to live by faith, destroy their internal limitations, and live a life full of courage and purpose.

Founder: The Arena Mastermind - The Arena Mastermind was founded to help high-performing men optimize thier life and grow in their character, leadership and communication.

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  • The Seven Frequencies of Communication

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    MIND SHIFT

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    THE GENIUS OF JESUS

  • Book cover for 'The Way of the Warrior' by Erwin Raphael McManus. Features a black-and-white photo of the author with crossed arms, with a gold border and title text in gold and white.

    THE WAY OF THE WARRIOR

  • Book cover featuring Erwin Raphael McManus in profile, wearing a black sweater, with the title "The Last Arrow" and subtitle "Save Nothing for the Next Life."

    THE LAST ARROW

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  • "The future awaits those with the courage to create it."

    ERWIN RAPHAEL MCMANUS

  • “Your soul craves truth, beauty, wonder, love. Your soul craves to dream, to imagine, and even simply to understand. Your soul craves to connect, to commune, to create.”

    ERWIN RAPHAEL MCMANUS

  • “Courage is not the absence of fear; it is the absence of self.”

    ERWIN RAPHAEL MCMANUS

  • “The shape of your character is the shape of your future.”

    ERWIN RAPHAEL MCMANUS

  • "There is more courage in us than danger ahead of us. You are strong enough for the battles ahead.”

    ERWIN RAPHAEL MCMANUS

  • "Gratitude changes your perspective about life. You see the future, experience the present, and remember the past in a dramatically different way."

    ERWIN RAPHAEL MCMANUS

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