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VALOR MEN'S CONFERENCE 2026!
NOVEMBER 6 & 7, 2026
2026
Keynote
Speaker
Ken Bevel
Ken Bevel is a native of Jacksonville, Florida and has been a member of Sherwood Baptist Church since February 2007. After 20 years of active service in the United States Marine Corps, Ken retired to serve in the ministry. He currently assumes the role as the Pastor of Connections and Local Missions at Sherwood Baptist Church in Albany, GA. In addition to his daily responsibilities, Ken may be recognized by his role as Lieutenant Michael Simmons in the 2008 inspirational movie “Fireproof” and for his role as Nathan Hayes in the 2011 movie “Courageous.” Ken is a graduate of the University of Memphis with a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Engineering Technology and a graduate of the Naval Postgraduate School with a Master of Business Administration degree in Logistics Management. Ken and Lauana have been happily married for 26 years and two children, Kyra and Kaleb.

2026 TICKET PRICES
$40 - September 1st - 30th
$50 - October 1st - November 5th
$60 - November 6th-7th (At the door)
2026 BREAKOUT SESSIONS
BREAKOUT #1
Stand Firm: Becoming Established In Your Faith
Speaker: Drake Phillips - Pastor of Algonac Baptist Church; Algonac, MI
What does it look like for a man to be established in his faith? This session will explore how men can develop a faith that is rooted deeply in Christ, strengthened through His Word, and able to stand firm through trials, temptation, and the pressures of life.
BREAKOUT #2
Know What You Believe: Why Doctrine Matters
Speaker: Stephen Clark - Lead Pastor of First Baptist Church of Hazel Park; Hazel Park, MI
What does it look like for a man to be established in his faith? This session will explore how men can develop a faith that is rooted deeply in Christ, strengthened through His Word, and able to stand firm through trials, temptation, and the pressures of life.
BREAKOUT #3
Give Thanks: Becoming A Man Of Gratitude
Speaker: Jared Barringer - Worship and Missions Pastor at Beacon Baptist Church; Taylor, MI
Paul calls believers to be “abounding in thanksgiving.” This session will explore why gratitude is an essential part of a Christ-centered life and what it looks like for a man to cultivate a thankful heart—in good circumstances, difficult circumstances, and every area of life.


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2025 CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS
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