PCA Committee on Discipleship Ministry launches men’s ministry conference in Nashville

# What this conference is

October 1–3 in Nashville, Tennessee. The stated aim is to present a positive, biblical vision of masculinity that equips men at multiple stages of life and ministry.

# Program and speakers

Five plenary sessions are scheduled, each taught by a PCA ruling or teaching elder. Each session frames a specific aspect of Christian manhood:

• George Grant — "The Mindful Man": How lifelong learning and disciplined thinking shape men as husbands, fathers, and leaders.
• Sean Lucas — "The Measured Man": The role of measured speech and behavior, including what it means to be "gentle" in an emotionally charged age.
• Brian Cosby — "The Modeling Man": Fathers' responsibility to model godly manhood and pass the faith to the next generation.
• Will Huss — "The Motivated Man": Motivation for work and life driven by the glory of God, including pursuing excellence and integrity.
• Keith Phillips — "The Multiplying Man": Cultivating an intergenerational discipleship mindset so older men invest in younger men.

Each plenary will be followed by table discussions so attendees can process the material with peers.

# Practical seminars

For attendees who want hands-on guidance, the conference offers seminars on specific ministry needs:

• "Taking the Next Step: Evaluating and Strengthening Your Men's Ministry" led by Dustin Belue and Chris Rohde.
• "Who Do We Got? Identifying and Evaluating Men to Lead" led by Stephen Estock and Matt Adams.
• "How to Have Hard Conversations" led by Sheldon Nordhues and Stephen Spinneweber.

These sessions are aimed at both church leaders and laymen who want concrete steps to improve men's ministries in their local context.

# Who should attend

Organizers describe the conference as for all men of the PCA rather than a niche event for theologians or officers. Practical invitations include:

• Pastors: consider bringing ruling elders as an elders' retreat.
• Campus ministers and youth pastors: bring male students.
• Fathers: bring teenage sons for intergenerational influence.

# Schedule and context

The main event runs Oct. 1–3 and pairs plenary teaching with table conversations and seminar options. The schedule also allows free time for fellowship and local off-site activities in Nashville.

Ministry positions the conference as a practical response to challenges facing men today—fatherlessness, substance abuse, pornography, aimlessness, isolation, and radicalization—by offering scriptural teaching and relational supports.

# Registration and next steps

The announcement directs readers to the byFaith site for more information and registration. Churches and individuals deciding whether to attend should consider group registration for greater impact and intergenerational participation.