Saturday, May 1st

Doug McCary
Former FBI Special Agent
Director of Evangelism and Outreach, Men At The Cross

Doug and his wife, Lori, grew up in Meridian, Mississippi and they both entered into a personal relationship with Jesus Christ as young children. They married in 1983 and Doug began an eight year career in the Marine Corps where he flew the AV-8B Harrier. In 1987, Doug was flying on a low-level training mission and had a birdstrike.  A five-pound turkey buzzard crashed through his windscreen, critically injuring him and severely damaging the plane. After this near-fatal mishap, the Lord provided Doug with many opportunities to share his testimony.

In 1991, Doug moved on to a new career with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in Jacksonville, Florida. After a life-changing short-term mission trip to Russia, Doug and Lori both sensed God’s call to full time ministry. In Jan. 1995, Doug joined East-West Ministries, Intl. where he worked for five years as an itinerant evangelist focusing primarily on the former Soviet Union.

Doug is presently working as the Director of Evangelism and Outreach for Men At The Cross.  In the past, he has worked as the Director of Evangelism for East-West Ministries, Int’l, partnered with Campus Crusade for Christ, New Tribes Missions, F.C.A. (Fellowship of Christian Athletes), served as chaplain to the Houston Cougars and Houston Rockets Basketball teams and as a chaplain at a local motocross track.  He is a frequent speaker at F.C.A. camps, Pine Cove Family camp, and men’s conferences and retreats.  Doug continues to partner with  ministries that focus on discipleship, international church planting and training, and evangelistic penetration by whatever creative ways fit the audience of opportunity, e.g. (CEO, Law Enforcement, Medical, and Military conferences). 

Kenny Luck
Men’s Pastor, Saddleback Church - Lake Forest, California
Founder/President, Every Man Ministries

Kenny Luck is the Men’s Pastor at Saddleback Church in Lake Forest, California where over 7,000 men are connected in small groups. He is also the Founder and President of Every Man Ministries which helps churches worldwide develop and grow healthy men’s communities.

He is an ECPA Platinum Award Winning Author, who has authored and coauthored over 19 books, including Dream (released Spring 2007), Risk (released Spring 2006), Every Man, God’s Man, Every Young Man, God’s Man and the Every Man Bible Studies from the best-selling Every Man Series published by WaterBrook Multnomah Publishing Group, a division of Random House.  His latest book Fight: Are you willing to pick a fight with evil? was released in May 2008 and his next book Soar will be released next Spring. Kenny has made numerous radio and television appearances as an expert on Men’s issues including: ABC Family, Christian Broadcasting Network and over 100 other radio and television programs worldwide. He has been a featured contributor to Rick Warren’s Ministry Toolbox, New Man Magazine, Men of Integrity, The Journal, HomeLife and Young Believer Magazine. His weekly podcast can be heard on OnePlace.com.

Kenny is a graduate of UCLA where he met his wife Chrissy. They have three children, Cara, Ryan and Jenna, and live in Trabuco Canyon, California.

There is no such thing as playing both sides with God.  Jesus demanded loyalty from his disciples, especially in their private lives and public commitment.  This was the difference between the posers and the men who would later die as his disciples.  This session is for young men who want to make the strong decisions now so that the next 50 will be filled with less regret, dangerously good adventures, and more faithfulness to God.  You will learn the keys living confidently and courageously for Christ in YOUR generation.

A Man with a Plan: Starting Points for Spiritual Growth
Joe Miller, Logos Software Representative
Logos Software, Bellingham, WA

Many times we, as men, are encouraged and motivated to overhaul our spiritual lives.  We are ready to get serious.  However, while our hearts are in the right place, Monday morning looms around the corner.  The alarm goes off, the workday starts, we run kids to practice after school, and we arrive home exhausted.  The truth is, we need more than just encouragement and motivation we need a plan.  This seminar is going to show you several starting points.  You will discover a daily Bible reading plan that works for you, because we all approach things differently – having several choices is good.  You’ll be shown how “not having time” is a thing of the past, because you’ll be able to access the Bible, your favorite Christian books, prayer data, etc. anywhere – even on your cell phone.  Location is no longer getting in the way – it is irrelevant.  But, most important, you’ll be shown simple, easy to use tools that can help you learn and understand the Bible at your level.

Man Up and Make a Difference!
Gary Mortara, Senior Pastor
Faith Fellowship, San Leandro, CA

A Father's Approval - Leaving a Legacy
Joe Shelley
Author, Spokane, WA

This seminar will help you see things differently, find healing and make choices that positively influence your role as father.

Developing Courageous Leaders
Aaron Couch
Pastor
Real Life Moscow, Moscow, ID

Developing courageous leaders takes a hard look at fear, faith, friends and how we use each of these to storm the gates of hell.

A Guide to Biblical Investing
Dean Whitman, Timothy Plan Representative
Principal, Pacific West Financial Group
Spokane Valley, WA

How we handle God's assets in our daily life has tremendous bearing on eternal realities. Learn about investing from a biblical perspective, why it matters to God and why it should matter to us.

Lifestyle Evangelism for the Sharing-Impaired
Doug McCary
Former FBI Special Agent
Director of Evangelism and Outreach, Men At The Cross

This seminar is designed to help you share the good news with your non-believing neighbors and friends as a regular part of your lifestyle. Taking the time in your life to make Jesus' last command our first priority is very challenging in the world in which we live.  Prayerfully, you will leave this seminar with some practical, life-altering principles that will not only impact you, but those you meet forever! 

Is Debt Really a Problem?
Dean Whitman, Timothy Plan Representative
Principal, Pacific West Financial Group
Spokane Valley, WA

Debt can be overwhelming. It can also be overcome. Using excerpts from the nationally taught "Biblical Stewardship Seminar Series", join us to learn how to finally get your financial house in order.

WIRED FOR LIFE: What to Do with Who You Are
Steve Johnson
Principal, True North Ltd., Coeur d'Alene, ID

In more than twenty-five years of coaching and in countless conversations with men around the country, one issue comes up more than any other: "How do I find and fulfill the central purpose of my life?" As men our passion is to know that we are fulfilling God's purpose (for us) here on earth. This session reveals how men can discover their purpose.

Panel: Balancing Home and Work Doesn't Happen - Living By Priority (Full Throttle Men: ages 30-55)
Ron Nilson - Moderator
President, Ground Force, Post Falls, ID

Honoring God in Your Marriage
Gene Jacobs
Pastor
Real Life Silver Valley, Wallace, ID

Do you have what it takes to honor God in your marriage? This interactive session will help you discover a biblical strategy and equip you with practical tools to love and lead your wife. 

Understanding the Father Force
Kurt Staeuble
Lead Pastor, Coeur d'Alene Bible Church
Coeur d'Alene, ID

This seminar will offer biblical insight, clear illustrations, and practical encouragement for men who desire greater impact as dads.

The Death & Rebirth of the Church in the 21st Century (For Pioneering Men: Ages 20-29)
Mark Moder
Executive Director
Youth Dynamics, Coeur d'Alene, ID

iPhones, Facebook, Twitter, eharmony, Skype, Lifechurch.tv. What will the next chapter of the church look like? Culture is changing more rapidly than perhaps anytime in human history. Statistics show that between 50-75% of Christians leave their faith during their late teens and early twenties.  Most churches are not reaching lost people. I'll discuss why the twenty-something crowd is INTEGRAL to the church’s existence and why the church needs you and you need the church.

For Pastors Only: Secrets to Reaching Men
Jim Grassi, Founder/President, Men's Ministry Catalyst, Post Falls, ID

What are the barriers standing in the way of having a vibrant and disciple-making ministry?  You will receive some state-of-the-art tools and advice that will change your men and church.