Name: Stand Firm…. Act Like Men
Start: 2026-09-25
End: 2026-09-26

September 25–26, 2026239 E 1st Avenue Roselle, NJ 07203

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About

STAND FIRM — 2026 Men’s Conference

“Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong.” — 1 Corinthians 16:13

What does it mean to be a man in a culture where the definition of manhood is increasingly unclear?

STAND FIRM: Act Like Men is a call for men to rediscover God’s design for manhood and embrace the responsibility, strength, character, and spiritual maturity needed to lead well in every area of life.

Throughout the conference, we will have honest conversations about the crisis of modern manhood—addressing the pressures and challenges men face today, including identity, passivity, isolation, temptation, lack of purpose, and declining responsibility. More importantly, we will turn to Scripture to discover God's vision for men and what it looks like to live with conviction, courage, sacrifice, service, and spiritual strength.

Our plenary sessions will challenge men to stand firm in their faith and take responsibility for their spiritual lives, character, families, relationships, work, church, and influence.

The conference will also feature practical breakout sessions focused on key areas of a man's life:

Becoming Financially Secure: developing biblical stewardship, financial stability, and wisdom for the future.
Taking Care of Your Health: stewarding your body and developing habits that help you live, lead, serve, and finish strong.
Developing an Unshakable Prayer Life: building a consistent and powerful prayer life that strengthens your relationship with God.

This is more than a men's conference. It is a call to biblical manhood, to become men who are spiritually grounded, responsible, disciplined, courageous, and prepared to serve God and others faithfully.

Our families need these men.
Our churches need these men.
Our communities need these men.

It’s time to STAND FIRM. It’s time to ACT LIKE MEN.

Pricing & offers

Age range & price

Ages 18–25

$55

Ages 26+

$75

Men above 26

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Featured

Speakers

Pastor Jide Lawore (Host)
Apostolic Leader, Agape House Of Worship Family of Churches
Pastor Jide Lawore (fondly called PJ) is the Founder, Lead Pastor, and Apostolic Leader of the Agape House of Worship Family of Churches worldwide. Born in Nigeria, he migrated to the United States in 1998, building a highly successful career as a Project Management Professional with a master’s degree in Engineering. In 2006, responding to a divine call into full-time ministry, he planted Agape House of Worship in Roselle, New Jersey, with just ten people—growing it into a global apostolic powerhouse.
An astute teacher, visionary leader, and passionate kingdom builder, Pastor Jide is dedicated to equipping believers to achieve their God-given destiny. His dynamic teaching focuses on raising Spirit-filled leaders through the impartation of spiritual gifts. He travels globally, strengthening international pastors and demonstrating the gospel with power, authority, and signs.
Pastor Jide is also the author of GPS—God’s Positioning System, Extreme Makeover, and a personal financial workbook. He is happily married to his lovely wife and co-laborer in ministry, Bimbola Lawore, and they are blessed with three wonderful children: Joel, Ebun, and Ife.
Bishop Ray Mott
Bishop (Generations Church, NY)
Bishop Mott is the Founder and Lead Pastor of Generations Church in lower Westchester County, New York. In September 1994, he and his wife, Sherrie, answered God's call to plant a ministry that began as a home Bible study and expanded into a thriving, multicultural, non-denominational church with campuses in Mount Vernon, New Rochelle, and Chennai, India. Generations Church is a sending ministry that has planted churches in the Middle East and established the Lebanon Project to advance Christian education.
A passionate champion for ministry leaders, Bishop Mott founded the Remnant Pastors and Leaders Network in 2007 to foster authentic regional accountability. He was consecrated to the bishopric in August 2012 by the Right Reverend H. Curtis Douglas. He also serves as Vice President of the Christ Covenant Coalition, a global network providing oversight, theological education, and leadership tools across North America. Acting as a spiritual father to many, he provides pastoral oversight to numerous churches worldwide.
Deeply committed to education and community action, Bishop Mott holds a Master of Professional Service from Alliance Theological Seminary, alongside a Master of Divinity and a Doctor of Ministry in Urban Leadership from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. In response to civil unrest, he co-founded the Clergy Rapid Response Team, partnering with law enforcement to maintain peace during crises. He and Sherrie are the proud parents of five children and sixteen grandchildren.
Robert Young
Fitness Coach
Robert Young earned his Bachelor of Science degree in graphic communication management from Kean University and holds personal training certifications from the Aerobic and Fitness Association of America, AquaKinetics, and the National Federation of Professional Trainers. His diverse background includes working in fitness settings, supporting children facing developmental disorders and obesity challenges, and volunteering as a coach and strength coordinator for youth AAU track clubs. He also holds certifications with USA Track & Field and USA Weightlifting.
In 2012, Robert left his corporate career to pursue his passion for fitness full-time. By 2016, he opened his private training studio, 4ever Young Fitness, in North Jersey. The venture is designed to rebrand the perception of effective training and educate individuals on the vital aspects of healthy living through a disciplined, principled mindset.
Robert specializes in functional training, calisthenics, and athletic conditioning. He takes pride in coaching his clients to reach the next level of their health journeys, making him a perfect fit for this year's "Act Like Men: Taking Care of Your Health" conference. Raised in a military family, Robert enjoys reading business books and cheering on the Washington Commanders in his free time.
Patrick Ahiadzipe
Associate Pastor (AHOWFC)
Pastor Patrick Ahiadzipe serves as an Associate Pastor at the Agape House of Worship (AHOW) Main Campus in Roselle, New Jersey. For more than two decades, he has dedicated his life to ministry as an anointed Bible teacher, faithful minister, and visionary church planter. Deeply committed to serving the community and fostering spiritual growth, he is heavily involved in various vital ministries, including Outreach, the Push Army prayer movement, the SOZO inner healing ministry, and Hand Lifters.
Pastor Patrick carries a powerful passion for prayer and the active demonstration of the gifts of the Holy Spirit. He finds great joy in mentoring young men and couples, guiding them on how to walk intimately with God and live a vibrant life in the Spirit. His profound dedication to prayer makes him uniquely equipped to lead this year’s timely session, “Act Like Men: Developing an Unshakable Prayer Life.”
In addition to his pastoral calling, he is a dedicated math teacher by profession. Pastor Patrick is happily married to his beloved wife, Angela, and together they are blessed with two wonderful children, Gabrielle and Israel.
Prof. Tunde Odusami
PHD, CFA
Dr. Babatunde O. Odusami is a distinguished educator, financial economist, and Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) charterholder who brings deep market knowledge and practical wisdom to this year’s Men's Conference.
Currently serving as a Professor of Finance at Widener University’s School of Business Administration, Dr. Odusami specializes in teaching quantitative risk modeling, investment analysis, and asset pricing. He holds both a Ph.D. and a Master of Science in Financial Economics, as well as an MBA in Management Information Systems from the University of New Orleans. He has authored the definitive textbook, Financial Data Science with SAS, cementing his footprint at the intersection of modern finance and technology.
Dr. Odusami’s work extends far beyond the traditional classroom. As a recipient of the highly competitive Carnegie African Diaspora Fellowship, he has collaborated internationally to pioneer machine-learning curricula and innovations in real estate databases. Driven by a commitment to empowerment and legacy, Dr. Odusami specializes in breaking down complex financial landscapes into actionable, high-utility strategies.
In his upcoming session, "Act Like Men: Becoming Financially Secure," Dr. Odusami will provide men with a blueprint for modern financial stewardship. Attendees will walk away with an understanding of risk management, intentional wealth building, and the practical steps required to establish lifelong financial security for their families and communities.