While at Tech, Faulkner was involved in drama and spoken word presentations where he developed his public speaking abilities.
[3] After college, Faulkner signed with the National Football League and had tryouts with the Oakland Raiders and the Washington Redskins.
He oversaw the distribution of over $1 million in faith-based community and youth development grants to eight local churches in New York City.
Faulkner served as Regional Chaplain for New York State Office of Children and Family Services from November 2005 to May 2006.
Faulkner is a Regional Leader for Christ Covenant Coalition (Clergy Association) and is a guest speaker for national and local radio and television broadcasts including ABC and "Live with Regis and Kelly".
The institute brings leadership principles to all areas and marketplaces such as teachers, business leaders, government officials, other public servants, sports coaches and ministers.
The IFL received a grant from New York State Health Foundation in 2009 to run a statewide diabetes campaign for the faith-based community.
[7] In February 2010, Faulkner announced his candidacy to run as the Republican, Conservative and Jobs Now nominee, challenging Democratic and Working Families incumbent Charlie Rangel for New York's 15th congressional district.
[8] Faulkner was inspired to run for office by Scott Brown's successful election to Ted Kennedy's former Senate seat.
[9] Faulkner was endorsed by Sean Hannity, the New York Right to Life Party,[9] and Congressman John Carter.
[2] Faulkner and Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Steele campaigned together in Harlem on October 26, 2010.
Faulkner believes that the real threat to peace in the Middle East is not Israel, but rather the "terrorists such as Hamas, Hezbollah, and other Iranian proxies."