Abundant Life Men's Conference

Stand Firm with Joby Martin

Friday, October 30 (5-9 PM) and
Saturday, October 31 (7 AM - 2 PM)

Men, this is your call to stand firm in a culture that is loud, confusing, and constantly trying to redefine what it means to be a man. Over two days, men will be challenged to stand up with courage, stand apart in purity, and stand firm in faith—anchored in the truth of God's Word.

Register by October 18 for meals and merch included in your $40 ticket.

Two-Day Event
$40 Per Ticket

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Every attendee must have a ticket. No free admission at the door.

Stand Firm

A Weekend for Men to Stand Firm

Stand Firm is a two-day men's conference at Abundant Life designed to call men higher. Through biblical preaching, worship, and brotherhood, this weekend will challenge men to reject passivity, pursue purity, and live with courage, conviction, and love.

Biblical Preaching

Worship

Brotherhood

Featured Guest

Joby Martin

Pastor • Author • Speaker

Featured Speaker

A voice that will challenge men to stand firm.

Joby Martin brings bold biblical preaching, clear conviction, and a direct call for men to reject passivity and follow Jesus with courage. This session is designed to press beyond inspiration and call men to lasting obedience, stronger leadership, and deeper faith.

Biblical conviction Clear preaching rooted in Scripture and aimed at real transformation.

Practical challenge Direct application for men who want to lead, serve, and endure faithfully.

Spiritual urgency A call to courage, holiness, and wholehearted surrender to Christ.

October 30–31, 2026

What to expect

A weekend built to strengthen men.

From the first session to the final sending moment, this conference is designed to challenge men with biblical truth, strengthen them through worship, and connect them to brotherhood that lasts beyond the weekend.

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Session 01

Bold biblical preaching

Clear, Christ-centered teaching that calls men to reject passivity and live with conviction.

Session 02

Worship and response

Intentional space for men to worship, reflect, and respond to what God is doing in their lives.

Session 03

Brotherhood and encouragement

Real connection with other men who are pursuing Jesus and committed to living faithfully at home, at church, and in the world.

Pricing

Every ticket is $40

The price never changes, only what comes with it. Register by Sunday, October 18 to receive catered meals and merchandise at no extra cost.

Best value

Early Bird

$40 Per Ticket

All 4 sessions
Saturday breakfast and lunch included
Merchandise included

After the deadline

Standard

$40 Per Ticket

Registered after October 18

All 4 sessions, entry only
Snacks and drinks provided to everyone
No catered meals or merchandise included. Merch may be purchased separately while supplies last.

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Every attendee must have a ticket. No free admission at the door.

Schedule

Two days, four sessions

Friday, October 30
Saturday, October 31
All times Central

Friday, October 30

Friday Evening

5:00 PM Doors open, check-in Snacks, drinks, and merchandise available to all.
7:00 PM Session 1: Worship & Joby Martin

Saturday, October 31

Saturday Morning

7:00 AM Doors open Breakfast for early bird ticket holders; snacks available to all.
7:45 AM Session 2: Worship & Phil Hopper
9:10 AM Break
9:30 AM Breakout Sessions Choose one: BaseCamp, Discipleship, Re:Gen, or Fatherhood.
10:20 AM Break
10:45 AM Session 3: Worship & Joby Martin

Saturday, October 31

Saturday Afternoon

12:00 PM Lunch For early bird ticket holders; snacks available to all.
1:00 PM Session 4: Worship & Joby Martin

Register by October 18 to be an early bird ticket holder and get breakfast and lunch included with your $40 ticket. Snacks, drinks, and merchandise are available to every attendee both days.

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Invite someone

Bring a friend

Send a quick invite and ask someone to join you for Stand Firm.

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Breakout Sessions

Choose your breakout

Saturday, 9:30–10:20 AM
Four Options
Choose One

BaseCamp

Rod Handley

Founder, Character That Counts

A discipleship ministry helping men discover their identity in Christ and pursue God's calling with courage and purpose.

Discipleship

Mark McGaughey

Pastor of Spiritual Formation

“Learning to Follow Jesus,” a biblical discipleship tool for lifelong spiritual formation.

Re:Gen

Jeff Cox

Executive Pastor of Missions and Counseling

A healing ministry helping men find freedom from strongholds and destructive patterns.

Fatherhood

Matthew Wolak

Founder, MenAwake

“Loving Your Father,” helping men pursue healing around father wounds.

All four breakouts run at the same time on Saturday morning. Pick the one that fits where God has you right now — no sign-up required in advance.

FAQs

Frequently asked questions.

Here are the key details men usually want to know before they register for Stand Firm.

Every attendee must have a ticket, and there is no free admission at the door.

Who is this conference for?

Stand Firm is for adult men connected to Abundant Life, men invited by friends, and men from the broader community who want biblical clarity, spiritual strength, and brotherhood. It is designed for both committed believers and men who are still exploring faith.

Can I bring my son?

Yes. This conference is designed to be a meaningful experience for men and sons attending together. We recommend the event for ages 13 and up. Every attendee, regardless of age, must have a purchased ticket.

When is the conference?

Stand Firm takes place Friday, October 30, and Saturday, October 31. The weekend begins Friday night and continues through Saturday afternoon.

Does every attendee need a ticket?

Yes. Every attendee must have a ticket, and there is no free admission at the door.

What does my ticket include?

Your ticket provides access to the full conference, including all main sessions. Standard ticket pricing includes Saturday breakfast, lunch, and merchandise, while late ticket pricing includes entry only, with snacks and drinks still available to all attendees.

What should I expect from the weekend?

Expect biblical preaching, worship, practical challenge, and real brotherhood. This conference is designed to help men stand up with courage, stand apart in purity, and stand firm in faith.

Why Joby Martin?

Joby Martin is the founder and lead pastor of The Church of Eleven22, and his ministry is centered on helping people discover and deepen a relationship with Jesus Christ. His bold, biblical preaching and discipleship focus make him a strong fit for the message and purpose of Stand Firm.

Stand Firm with Joby Martin