Dwight Edwards stands as a distinguished best-selling author, accomplished professional speaker, and esteemed high-performance coach at the prestigious River Oaks Country Club in Houston, Texas. With an impressive literary portfolio, he has authored three impactful books: “Revolution Within,” and “Releasing the Rivers Within,” both published by Random House; and “A Tale of Three Ships,” published via Booksurge on Amazon.com.

Formerly a professional tennis player and a senior minister leading a congregation of 2500 members for an impressive 13 years, Dwight brings to the table a treasure trove of experience and wisdom in navigating human behavior and achieving peak performance. Over the last 25 years, he has captivated audiences across the United States and various corners of the globe. His insights have graced the halls of renowned institutions such as Yale, Princeton, Texas A&M University, The Air Force Academy, and other esteemed universities.

A visionary co-founder of NovaQuest, a dynamic enterprise dedicated to enhancing the performance of individuals, companies, and teams, Dwight remains at the forefront of empowering excellence. His impact extends through his tri-weekly email service, aptly named “High Octane for the Mind – reflections on peak performance and extraordinary living.”

A proud alumnus of The University of Mary Hardin Baylor, Dwight is also a devoted father of three grown sons – Stephen, Jordan, and Brandon.

Dwight’s influence has reverberated through diverse domains, including:

• Norton Ditto Clothiers – Houston, TX.
• Mobilease Inc. – Houston, TX.
• SalvageSale Inc. – Houston, TX.
• Various city municipalities
• General Managers of Country Clubs across the Southern U.S.
• Harris County (Houston) 911 operators
• Philosophy Department at Texas A&M University
• English Department at Texas A&M University
• The Colorado State Patrol
• National Chefs Conference
• Numerous Culinary Workshops
• Various leaders in highly successful businesses and organizations

Born in El Paso, Texas, Dwight Edwards carries the legacy of renowned theologian and pastor, Jonathan Edwards, as a direct descendant. With more than three decades of pastoral service in various capacities, he spent 23 years ministering at Grace Bible Church in College Station, TX. His journey there encompassed serving as the college pastor from 1980 to 1990, and as the senior pastor of the 2500-member congregation from 1990 to 2003. His pastoral contributions extend to Grace Bible Church in The Heights (Houston) and WoodsEdge Community Church (The Woodlands).

Presently, he leads as the Senior Pastor of WatersEdge Community Church in Houston, Texas. As a former professional tennis player, his ministry has spanned across the United States and various global locations over the past 35 years. His motivational prowess is in high demand by businesses, schools, athletic teams, and governmental agencies. He has shared his wisdom at esteemed institutions such as Yale, Princeton, The Air Force Academy, Vanderbilt, Rice, Texas A&M University, and numerous others. A graduate of The University of Mary Hardin Baylor, he also pursued studies at Dallas Theological Seminary.

Adding to his illustrious portfolio, Dwight Edwards is a prolific best-selling author. Before “Game-Changing Christianity,” he penned six impactful books – “Revolution Within,” “Releasing the Rivers Within,” “A Tale of Three Ships,” “Kindling for the Fire,” “Say ‘No’ to Vanilla,” and “High Octane for the Spirit.” Complementing these works is a thoughtful workbook titled “Experiencing Christ Within,” along with numerous magazine articles. Notably, he serves as a Community Associate for McMurtry College at Rice University.