The Iron Sharpens Iron National One-Day Equipping Conference includes two World Class Keynote Speakers specifically for men. There are 16 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.
Jerry Boykin
Jerry Boykin serves as Family Research Council’s Exec. Vice President. He was one of the original members of the U.S. Army’s Delta Force. Boykin commanded all the Army’s Green Berets and the Special Warfare Center and School. In all, Boykin spent 36 years in the army, retiring as a Lt. General, serving his last four years as the Deputy Undersecretary of Defense for Intelligence. He is an ordained minister with a passion for spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ and encouraging Christians to become warriors in God’s Kingdom. Jerry and his wife Ashley enjoy spending time with their five children and a growing number of grandchildren.
Thomas McMillan
Thomas McMillan will close out the conference. Thomas will challenge you with take-aways that will enourage you in your spiritual growth as you head back home and to your respective churches.
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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Cost:
Group Early Registration: $39.00 (10 or more tickets greater than 7 days before the event)
Individual Early Registration : $49.00 (<10 tickets, must be received 7 days or more prior to the conference.)
Late Registration: $59.00
Full-time Student (13-22 yrs old) and Active Duty Military: $29.00
Lunch Optional: $12.00 (must be received 5 days before conference)
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.
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 topics will be added as received from speakers
Building Effective Groups for Men
One of the most important keys of a men’s ministry is to get guys into groups it a great place for men to grow but to do that you must provide value. In this seminar we will look at the why and how plus give you hands on tools for building groups for men.
Rex Tignor
Director of Training
Iron Sharpens Iron Network
Glen Arbor, VA
Your Giants Ain’t Jack
True you may never stand before a giant 9ft tall in your life, but you will in life giants will attack you from all side. In this seminar we will give you tools on how to defeat those giants because they ain’t Jack.
Rex Tignor
Director of Training
Iron Sharpens Iron Network
Glen Arbor, VA
The Heart of a Grandfather
Men I have to tell you, I have had the chance to do some pretty awesome things in my life, but none of them come close to being a dad and grandfather. In this equipping seminar, we are going to look at some tools that we can use to become a smooth-running grandfather
Rex Tignor
Director of Training
Iron Sharpens Iron Network
Glen Arbor, VA
Just Stand Firm: When Life Hits You Hard!
Life’s problems can hit us hard, but you never know how strong you are until standing firm is your only choice! Stand Strong in the Storm!
Larry Leak
Just Stand Firm Ministries
Wilbraham, MA
Forgive While You Still Can!
Getting even with someone who may have hurt you, does not solve anything, unforgiveness can have you in shackles. Forgiveness sets us free, allows us to move on with our lives, and be all God would have us to be.
Larry Leak
Just Stand Firm Ministries
Wilbraham, MA
Man to Man
Given the all-out assault on the American male in today’s society, In this session, we will discuss the five things men need to take up as biblical mandates ordained by their Creator—no matter their color, nationality, station, upbringing, or education—to make men strong again.
Jerry Boykin
Lynchburg, VA
The Biblical Mandate For Spiritual Fatherhood
The Bible talks a lot about leading and being led. We will be discussing the requirement for all men to become a Spiritual Influence to men in the generations behind them. We will offer practical tools to use daily to create relationships, build trust and grow men to becoming mentors to others.
Chris Rondeau
Area Director
Man in the Mirror
Simpsonville, SC
Becoming An A-Player For Christ
As a golf foursome is grounded on an A-Player to carry the load of a Team in competition. We will be discussing what it looks like to becoming The A-player in your walk with Christ. We will look at what Is A Disciple and How we as men can live life practically to carry the load of the Gospel to the world around you.
Chris Rondeau
Area Director
Man in the Mirror
Simpsonville, SC
Til Death do us Part (without killing each other)
Ten things I’ve Learned in Marriage.
Thomas McMillan
Director
Guardrail Ministries
New Britain, CT
5 Things Men Must Steward
The things men must manage well to lead well.
Thomas McMillan
Director
Guardrail Ministries
New Britain, CT
Ministry to Men…Inside and outside the walls of the Church
Haines Maxwell
Director
The Barn Ministry
Fort Mills, SC
Women…what were you thinking, Lord?
Haines Maxwell
Director
The Barn Ministry
Fort Mills, SC
Making Blended Families Work
While we are together, we will discuss some of the questions and struggles of a blended family. By the time you leave you will see that a healthy, successful, family is possible once you realize that every member is now you family.
Wes Bennett
Baton Rouge, LA
Bonus Kids Are Your Kids Too
We will be reminded that when we married someone that already has children you made a vow to them as well. When you said “I Do” you also said “I Will” love the children that your wife has trusted you to be a fatherly influence.
Wes Bennett
Baton Rouge, LA
How to Grow as a Believer
“Leaders do not and cannot force people to follow them, they lead them on a journey” Why does leading men in your church matter? When a man comes to faith in Christ, 93% of the time his family will join him. The return is high when we intentionally bring men to faith!!
Wendell Morton
Executive Director
Men’s Ministry Catalyst
Littleton, CO
Leading Men – how are they different?
Getting older is guarantied – growing spiritually is not. We want to believe growth is automatic – kind of like a baby who naturally grows. However, even with a baby it requires consistent feeding and care in order for it to mature in a healthy manner. You will leave this session with a very small handful of items to focus on one day at a time.
Wendell Morton
Executive Director
Men’s Ministry Catalyst
Littleton, CO
Taking Dominion
The origin of taking dominion is established in the book of Genesis where man is instructed to “work” and to “keep.” In other words, every man was created by God to take dominion, but in order for man to fulfill this calling, he must first take dominion over himself and over his flesh. Through a study of God’s Word, we will learn practical steps to do just that and to honor the Lord with the dominion that He has ordained in our lives.
Todd Lewis
Pastor
New Louisa Church
New Louisa, VA
Who Are You?
As you know, we live in a world where there is a major identity crisis, and in our fallenness, men have not escaped this issue. In order for man to fulfill his true calling, he must first know who he is. Yet many men live their entire lives trying to find their identity from the world, rather than from God’s Word. If you are a Christian, then the Lord has made you a new creation, He has redefined you…but the question is, do you know who you are? Through a study of God’s Word, may we learn to answer the questions “Who Am I,” and “What has God called me to do?”
Todd Lewis
Pastor
New Louisa Church
New Louisa, VA
Embrace Your Struggle!
Pain and struggle are real for Christian men. Divorce or a marriage in peril. Financial woe. A wayward child. A hidden sin. Depression. Or fill in the blank…we all carry our own struggles. All too often we feel as though we can’t show our weak or share our pain as it’s unbecoming as a man. But God tells us differently. He will often allow our struggle to make us more like Christ…if we embrace Him.
Will Knetch
Director
Wilberforce
Wilmington, NC
The Mess of Being a Lukewarm Man
Many Christian men today are exhausted, feeling defeated, discouraged, and lonely. Why? We might attend church weekly, possibly even belong to a small group. But too often, we try to live for both the world’s vision of “success” and God’s definition of “significance” and inwardly we’re a mess. Jesus calls this being a lukewarm Christian. It’s exhausting…and discouraging. In this session we’ll follow the model of the early Christ followers and focus on the fundamentals of dying to self and living for Christ fully, completely…and imperfectly.
Will Knetch
Director
Wilberforce
Wilmington, NC
Speaking to the Next Generation
In Psalm 71:18 King David prayed, “even to old age and gray hairs, O God, do not forsake me, until I proclaim your might to another generation.” This session will discuss what this looks like and how we can pour our lives into the next generation.
Mike Sandln
Men’s Ministry Consultant
Cape Fear Men
Hampsted, NC
How to begin a Hunting and Fishing Outdoor Adventure Ministry in your Church
This session will discuss how to successfully build an outdoor ministry for the men in your church with a mission.
Rick Magee
Chief of Operations
Kid’s Outdoor Zone
Lynchburg, VA
Contact
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