The Iron Sharpens Iron National One-Day Equipping Conference includes two World Class Keynote Speakers specifically for men. There are 20+ seminars from the Best of the Best in Men’s Ministry (see a list of the seminars scheduled at the end of the page). Masculine style worship and Exhibitors with resources just for men. This conference is for men of all ages: Emerging Men (13-19), Pioneering Men (20-29), Full Throttle Men (30-55), Seasoned Men (55+). This one day equipping conference held each year provides vital resources designed to help the church reach and build their men. Training and equipping local churches is the heartbeat of Cape Fear Men who host the Iron Sharpens Iron National One Day Equipping Conference.
Keynote Speaker
Kent Evans is the Executive Director and co-founder of Manhood Journey, a ministry that helps dads become disciple-makers. After a twenty-year career as a business leader, he embarked on biblical Fatherhood ministry projects. He’s appeared on television, radio, web outlets and podcasts. He’s a Christian speaker often at parenting and men’s events. He’s authored three books. The first, Wise Guys: Unlocking Hidden Wisdom from the Men Around You, was written to help men learn how to find mentors and wise counsel. The second, The Manhood Journey: Charting a Course to Biblical Fatherhood, aims to help dads not be good or great dads, but be godly ones. The third (coauthored with Eric Ballard), Bring Your Hammer, 28 Tools Dads Can Grab from the Book of Nehemiah, equips dads with practical fatherhood lessons from this famous Old Testament leader.
Kent’s life has been radically affected by godly mentors and his lovely wife, April. They have been married twenty-nine years and have five sons and one daughter-in-law. He lives in Louisville, Kentucky.
Kent Evans
Opening Keynote
Mike Sandlin
Closing Keynote
Mike Sandlin has always had a passion for reaching men for Christ; but, after being diagnosed with Renal Cell Carcinoma (Kidney Cancer) in December 2006, the reality of the need to impact men’s lives became paramount. Mike speaks at men groups regularly, spends hours just talking to men about their spiritual walk, and authored the book “The Call: A Journey into Men’s Ministry.” His life verse comes from 1 Thessalonians 2:8, “So, being affectionately desirous of you, we were ready to share with you not only the gospel of God but also our own selves, because you had become very dear to us.” He currently serves as the Cape Fear Network of Baptist Churches Men’s Ministry Consultant, is a member of the NC Baptist on Mission Men’s Ministry Advisory Team, and he manages the Iron Sharpens Iron Men’s Conferences in North Carolina. Mike is the Director of Cape Fear Men – a consulting ministry to pastors and men’s ministry leaders to reach men in their local church. Mike and his bride Joanne have been married for 49 years and live in Hampstead, NC. They have two children and two grandchildren.
I thoroughly enjoyed my day with you all. It was the first event I have attended and am looking forward to more. I loved the worship, preaching, and breakout sessions and felt a sense of “wanting to do better,” for my Lord, my family, and my church. Attending the event truly made me want to be a better man! I told our church about how much I enjoyed it and am hoping to bring more men next time.
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Recap of the Iron Shaprens Iron Conferences in North Carolina
Cost:
Group Early Registration: $39.00 (10 or more tickets)
Individual Registration : $49.00 (<10 tickets)
Full-time Student (13-22 yrs old) $29.00
Active Duty Military: $29.00
PLEASE NOTE: THERE ARE NO REFUNDS ON REGISTRATIONS. Speakers have committed to ISI. However, due to unforeseen circumstances, substitutions may need to occur. During the conference video and still photographs are taken. Registration constitutes permission for ISI or network ministries to use video and photos taken on site. ISI Conferences will be held regardless of weather conditions. Consequently, there are no refunds due to weather related.
Conference Day Schedule
7:30 AM Doors Open
8:25 AM Conference Starts
10:00 AM First Breakout Session
11:20 AM Second Breakout Session
12:30 PM Closing Assembly
12:55 PM Conference Ends
10 Reasons Why I Should Bring My Son To ISI:
- Great Father and Son Opportunity – ISI is a great FATHER AND SON experience
- ISI has breakout sessions specifically designed for Teens
- Plenty of great Bible teaching at Men’s ISI Conferences
- Other Christian Teens are at ISI with their Dads
- Your teenage son will be spiritually challenged and encouraged at ISI
- We have a great worship band at ISI
- The ISI experience is one he will remember for years
- ISI is a good reason to turn off their cell phone for Eight Hours!
- An ISI conference is better than any video game
- ISI conferences are something you can do with your Son EVERY YEAR.
Breakout Seminars
Seminar Speakers and Topics will be added as received
Spiritual Fathering – making disciples of the next generation
Kevin Gregory
Area Director
Man in the Mirror
Sanford, NC
Building a winning Team – essential for church growth
Kevin Gregory
Area Director
Man in the Mirror
Sanford, NC
Mark Denison
Director
There’s Still Hope
Brandenton, FL
Chris Ankerson
Director – SE United States
Every Man is a Warrior
Chatanooga, TN
Matt Treppel
Director – SENC
Fellowship of Christian Athelics
Wilmington, NC
Elmo Winters
Director
Kingdom Group
Baton Rouge, LA
Uncharted Territory: Embracing Change with Courage & Purpose
Life is full of unexpected twists, turns, and challenges that can leave even the strongest men feeling uncertain and unprepared. In this workshop, we will explore what it means to face life’s uncharted seasons with a heart rooted in faith, learn how to navigate change with courage, and find ways to embrace life’s uncharted territory not with fear, but with a clear sense of God’s purpose for every transitional season.
Willie Batson
Founder
WC Batson Coaching Services
Knoxville, TN
Enduring Love: Keeping Intimacy and Affection Alive in Marriage
Under the weight of everyday responsibilities, stress, and routine, the flame of love in marriage can fade. In this practical workshop, we will explore ways to keep your marriage flourishing through life’s challenges, reconnect with your wife, and keep intimacy and affection alive in your marriage.
Willie Batson
Founder
WC Batson Coaching Services
Knoxville, TN
Contact
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