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A smiling middle-aged man with short gray hair and a beard, wearing a black shirt with rolled-up sleeves, standing with arms crossed in front of a brown textured background.

ERWIN RAPHAEL MCMANUS

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Erwin Raphael McManus is a mind, life, and cultural architect and an award-winning author and artist. His books have sold over one million copies and have been translated into more than a dozen languages. As a world-renowned communicator, McManus has spoken to millions of people in seventy countries on five continents in stadiums of up to one-hundred thousand people. His creative genius has resulted in consulting work with organizations spanning from the NFL to the Pentagon.

McManus has spent the last thirty years advising and coaching CEOs, professional athletes, celebrities, billion-dollar companies, universities, and world-leaders, and is passionate about helping people destroy their internal limitations and unlock their personal genius.

A native of El Salvador, McManus is also recognized internationally for being the founder and lead pastor of Mosaic, a spiritual movement that has inspired millions worldwide. He and his wife, Kim, also lead humanitarian work across the globe. McManus coaches leaders, entrepreneurs, and communicators worldwide through McManus Mastermind as well as his groundbreaking work on The Seven Frequencies of Communication.

BOOKS

  • Cover of the book titled 'The Seven Frequencies of Communication' by Erwin Raphael McManus, with a subtitle 'The Hidden Language of Human Connection.'

    THE SEVEN FREQUENCIES OF COMMUNICATION

    The Seven Frequencies of Communication by Erwin McManus is a transformative guide that reveals the hidden language of human connection. Discover seven unique communication styles—Motivator, Challenger, Commander, Healer, Professor, Seer, and Maven—each designed to help you unlock your potential and elevate your impact. This groundbreaking book provides practical insights and tools to understand your core frequency, master the art of effective communication, and build deeper, more meaningful relationships in every aspect of your life. Ready to amplify your voice and connect on a new level? Start here.

  • Book cover titled 'WE NEED TO TALK' with the subtitle 'It doesn't take a genius to think like one' by Erwin Raphael McManus, with a blue background and cream-colored text.

    MIND SHIFT

    It Doesn't Take a Genius to Think Like One. Mental toughness, mental clarity, and mental health all have one thing in common: The journey begins in your mind.

  • Book cover of 'The Genius of Jesus' by Erwin Raphael McManus, featuring religious imagery and title text.

    THE GENIUS OF JESUS

    A groundbreaking manifesto decoding the phenomenon of genius through the life of Jesus of Nazareth, revealing the untapped potential within every human being.

  • Book cover for "The Way of the Warrior" by Erwin Raphael McManus, featuring a black and white photograph of a man with a beard and short hair, wearing a denim jacket, with a golden background and title in gold lettering.

    THE WAY OF THE WARRIOR

    Encountering peace does not occur by accident, but rather by artful intention. “The Way of The Warrior” is a call to decisiveness, self-examination, and the pursuit of spiritual wholeness.

  • Cover of the book titled "The Last Arrow" by Erwin Raphael McManus, featuring a man with short dark hair and a beard, dressed in a black sweater, looking down with a smile.

    THE LAST ARROW

    Before You Die, live the life you were born to live. Discover the attributes of those who break the gravitational pull of mediocrity as cultural pioneer and thought leader Erwin McManus examines the characteristics of individuals who risked everything for a life they could only imagine. Imagine living the life you were convinced was only a dream.

  • Book cover featuring a close-up of a blue eye with the title 'wide awake' and the author's name Erwin Raphael McManus.

    WIDE AWAKE

    There is a future that needs to be created, and it is waiting for us all to wake up and get out of bed. The alarm has sounded, and it is time to shake off the slumber. It’s time to live, to create, to imagine, to dream . . . Wide Awake.

  • Book cover for "Soul Cravings" by Erwin Raphael McManus, featuring a black background, red fingerprint, and text in white and red.

    SOUL CRAVINGS

    This boo is an exploration of the human spirit; a journey into our deepest longings, our desires, our needs, our cravings, our souls.

  • Book cover of "Stand Against the Wind" by Erwin Raphael McManus, with a red and yellow abstract background and black text.

    stand against the wind

    You know it all too well: life is fraught with challenging moments. When the storms of life blow-as they most certainly will-are you going to stand strong, bend, or break?

  • Book cover titled 'The Artisan Soul' with colorful watercolor circles in pink, green, blue, yellow, orange, and red. Subtitle reads 'Crafting Your Life into a Work of Art.' Author is Erwin Raphael McManus.

    the artisan soul

    A manifesto for human creativity and the beginning of a new renaissance. There are no shortcuts to quality, and McManus celebrates the spiritual process that can help us discover our true selves.

  • Book cover of 'The Barbarian Way' by Erwin Raphael McManus featuring a black-and-white image of a man walking on the street at night, with city lights blurred in the background.

    THE BARBARIAN WAY

    Two thousand years later the call to follow Christ has been repackaged to be smooth and trouble-free, filled with opportunity and promise but lacking risk, passion, and sacrifice. Is this really what Jesus died for? If He chose the way of the cross, where would He hesitate leading us? Is it possible that to follow Jesus is to choose the barbarian way?

  • Book cover titled "Dreaming: A Revolution of the Soul" by Erwin Raphael McManus, with a background of star trails and a silhouette of a forest.

    UPRISING

    We are all broken pieces of the image of God. And as Christians, too often we talk about Gods ability to change lives without fully understanding how to access that power. The reason is simple: we ourselves have never been radically transformed. Break free from negative habits, destructive emotions, and other strongholds that hinder lasting transformation and to turn toward a life marked by enlightenment, nobility, and virtue.

  • Book cover titled "Chasing Daylight: Seize the Power of Every Moment" by Erwin Raphael McManus, featuring a middle-aged man with dark hair and a gray beard, wearing a white shirt, standing outdoors with a blurred natural background.

    CHASING DAYLIGHT

    We have but one life. We are given one opportunity to pursue our dreams and fulfill our divine purpose. Every moment counts, and we must engage them with fierceness and zeal. In Chasing Daylight, Erwin Raphael McManus offers the tools to put an end to passive observation and start seizing the raw, untapped potential of your life with God.

  • Book cover titled 'An Unstoppable Force' by Erwin Raphael McManus, with a flock of birds forming an arrow pointing upward against a cloudy sky background.

    AN UNSTOPPABLE FORCE

    s the world around us changes at record-speed, An Unstoppable Force imagines a church that embraces change by remaining fully committed to its apostolic calling.Church leaders will discover new ways of engaging communities through vibrant, relevant ministries and clear, innovative communication.

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