Larry Clay Lonis
The Speaker...The Entrepreneur...The Musician...The Martial Artist...The Bodyguard...The Author...The Motivator..
The Life Changer.
I am Larry Clay Lonis, and my story began in 1974 with what many have called a "tragic life of glory." Born into a world full of violence, abandonment, and neglect, I spent my early years trapped in an unrelenting battle against an enemy who wanted me destroyed. Sexual violence, starvation, verbal abuse, and unending torment were my reality, all part of a cruel plan to break me before I even had a chance to discover my purpose.
I was told I’d never amount to anything. I was labeled and left to navigate life alone, feeling like an outcast. The wounds from my past led me to make decisions that fueled a cycle of destructive choices, always seeking to fill the emptiness inside. I associated with the wrong people, lost in a lifestyle that only made my pain grow deeper.
But then, something incredible happened. The prayers of those who loved me began to take root. Seeds about Christ were planted in my heart, and over time, those seeds transformed me. I began turning away from the wrong paths and found myself being restored in ways I could never have imagined.
My journey wasn't easy, but it was in the deepest moments of hardship that I realized I had been protected all along. Every challenge, every setback, was part of a bigger plan—a plan that would shape me into the man I am today. Now, I walk in victory, fully aware that my life, my testimony, has already set the hearts of many people free.
I’ve learned that everything works for good, even the darkest moments of life. (Romans 8:28). Today, as a passionate Christian speaker, I enjoy sharing motivational messages at men’s conferences and events because I know firsthand the power of overcoming, the strength found in vulnerability, and the importance of standing firm in faith.
My mission is to inspire and empower men to rise above their pasts, lead with integrity, and build relationships grounded in faith and personal transformation. I believe in the strength of brotherhood and the power of understanding that we are not defined by our struggles, but by how we rise from them. By embracing leadership roles, we can all strive towards goal achievement together.
If you're seeking to unlock your full potential, strengthen your leadership, or deepen your relationship with God, I’d be honored to walk alongside you on that journey. Together, we can break free from past limitations and build a legacy of true strength and resilience.
YET, the most impactful and motivating part of Coach Clay's story will be how and where he found PROTECTION and gave the FORGIVENESS that enabled him to become a MASSIVE success.
Let’s walk in victory, together.
