Pastor Stephen
A. Green, Host
Dr. Michael A. Lindsey, Dean,
NYU Silver School of Social Work
Dr. Micah McCreary, President,
New Brunswick Theological Seminary
Colin Kaepernick, Author,
The Perilous Fight
Mysonne Linnen, Co-founder,
Until Freedom
Rev. Dr. Sedgwick Easley, Pastor, Union Baptist Church
michael "mikeb" barnett, fashion image consultant + ceo, bogard by mikeb
ROBERT NEWMAN III, PRESIDENT, Morehouse NY Alumni Association
anthony davis, jr., founder
the davis system
councilman ty hankerson
ny city council
Built for the Battle. Ready for the Future.
Every man faces battles, some public, others private. We battle for our faith, our families, our health, our communities, and our future. But we were never meant to fight alone.
I AM A MAN: BATTLE READY is a three-day gathering designed to equip men and boys to confront life’s challenges with faith, wisdom, discipline, and courage. Through powerful worship, honest conversations, practical instruction, brotherhood, prayer, civic engagement, and fellowship, participants will be strengthened to become the men God has called them to be.
Whether you are a young man discovering your purpose, a father building a legacy, a professional navigating pressure, or a seasoned brother ready to pour into the next generation, there is a place for you at I AM A MAN: BATTLE READY.
Come ready to worship. Come ready to grow. Come ready for battle.
Conference
Schedule
Thursday, October 29
7:00 PM — Opening Worship Service
Friday, October 30
8:00 AM — Breakfast and Books
9:00 AM — Battle Ready: Faith on the Frontline: Dr. Micah McCreary and Rev. Kevin White
10:00 AM — Winning the Battle Within: Faith and Mental Health: Dr. Michael Lindsey, Dean of NYU Silver School of Social Work
11:00 AM — Breakout Sessions
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AI & Future of Technology
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Faith and Fashion
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Leaving a Legacy: Financial Empowerment
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Arts and Activism
12:30pm Brother to Brother Luncheon
2:00pm Black Man Voter Forum
3:00 PM — Break
7:00 PM — Game Night at GAC: New York Knicks vs. Philadelphia 76ers
Saturday, October 31
10:00 AM — Man of Prayer Service
11:00 AM — The Pastor’s Pod with Pastor Stephen Green and Colin Kaepernick
Who Should Attend?
I AM A MAN: BATTLE READY is designed for men and boys of every generation, including:
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Fathers and sons
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Mentors and mentees
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Young adults and college students
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Professionals and entrepreneurs
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Ministry and community leaders
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Husbands and fathers
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Men navigating transition
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Young men discovering their identity and purpose
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Brothers seeking spiritual renewal and authentic community
Come with your son, father, brother, mentor, mentee, fraternity brother, coworker, or friend. Every man needs a brother beside him.