CIGM

March 7, 2026

For One Saturday, men from across Michigan come together

to experience biblical teaching and equipping for all areas of life. With two keynote sessions, 16 seminar options, and a host of ministries with resources, men of all ages (13 and older) find relevant and practical ways to equip them for godly living.

Conference Schedule – New!

EARLY BIRD PRICING: THROUGH FEB. 27th

REGULAR PRICE: AFTER FEB. 27th

Morning Keynote Speaker: Johnny Parker

Dr. Johnny Parker is a relationship architect who helps couples build marriages that flourish. Speaks nationally for Family Life’s “Weekend to Remember” marriage conferences for over 10 years and served as life coaches (chaplains) of the Washington Redskins and Washington Mystics.
Most recently, Johnny and his wife have served as relationship coaches to the Pittsburgh Steelers players and their wives. They help professional athletes (NFL, NBA, PGA, WNBA) cultivate healthy lives and strong relationships. They have spoken on cruises with the Pittsburgh Steelers and Black and Married with Kids.
Johnny is an adjunct professor at Johns Hopkins and he provides leadership training and executive coaching to CEO’s. He is the author of Renovating Your Marriage and his latest book, Turn the Page: Unlocking the Story Within You.

Afternoon Keynote Speaker: Rod Handley

Rod Handley is the Founder and President of Character That Counts, a ministry that was established in July 2000. Rod is also the co-founder of TGIW (“Teaching Guys Infinite Wisdom”) a ministry which began in Lee’s Summit, MO in September 2001. Today, TGIW groups are meeting all over the world.
Rod served as Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer/Chief Financial Officer for the Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) until his departure in May 2000. Rod began working for FCA in 1986, initially serving in Seattle as the Assistant State Director for Washington. He moved to Kansas City in 1989 to work at the FCA National Headquarters.
Rod has published over 20 books including, Character Counts-Who’s Counting Yours? which details how to begin the process of being accountable to one another. The book is a practical tool for helping people who desire to be people of character and integrity.
Rod is a popular retreat and banquet speaker with men’s and women’s groups, singles and married. Rod averages about 250 speaking engagements each year, and is gifted in sharing with all ages. Rod has also spoken at a number of colleges and universities across America. He’s shared at chapel programs for collegiate and professional teams over the past twenty five years and served as the chaplain for the Seattle SuperSonics from 1986-89.
Rod and his wife, Janna, have been married over 25 years and they have four children, and reside in Lee’s Summit, Missouri.

Equipping Seminars

Equipping seminars are one hour long and designed to equip men in various areas of life, such as Bible knowledge, marriage, finance, parenting, purity, and more. There are three seminar times during the conference, with eight seminar options during each time. Read about the seminar options below.

Leading Men - Are they Different?

Wendell Morton

Leading men is different than leading women, youth, or children. The most important opportunity in the church is to guide men into their role as disciple-makers to lead their families, impact their community, share their stories in the marketplace, and of course transform their local church. As we do so we touch generations yet to be born (Psalm 78).

Grandpas with a Plan

Sam Richbart

“Being a Grandpa is the best!!! It’s not because we can spoil them and send them home, it’s the best because we have a chance to be a part of their life. Join us as we share ways to be Grandpas With a Plan!!

3 Do's and 2 Don'ts of Single Fatherhood

Matt Haviland

This session will focus on key “Do’s” and “Don’ts” to help single dads thrive; as well as equip those who are interested in forming a single dad ministry in their community.

Dialed In: Reaching Your Full Capcity as a Man of God

Jim Ramos

Jim’s shares in his latest book that in the Pastoral Epistles there are twenty qualities God demands from any man wanting have spiritual influence over others, which should be the goal of every Christian man. All in attendance will receive this book FREE!

12 Steps to D.A.D.

Jeff Springer

Many fathers want to be the DAD, but need some tools to enhance their DAD-Ability. This seminar will give you access to 12 steps to move you towards becoming the DAILY-ACTIVE-DEVOTED Dads, God calls us all to be.

Principles of Effective Bible Study

Brian Stebick

What There are right and wrong answers to the question “What does this passage mean?” How can we study the Bible to learn what God really wants us to know? These principles will help you properly interpret and apply God’s Word.

Faith and Reason Made Simple

Rick McGough

Equipping men of all ages to defend their faith and to be able to help others they love defend their faith in a skeptical culture where the Christian faith is attacked.

The Dad Acad - WARRIOR

Jeff Springer

An overview of Four Mini Sessions defining what it means to be a “WARRIOR” for your family and for your kids, paralleling the book of Joshua…”to be strong & courageous.” This equipping seminar will provide strategies for DADs built around specific aspects of being the DAD God calls us to be.

Don't Trade Future Blessings for Temporary Pleasures

Don Davis

The devil uses the same three trick plays to breakdown the defenses of young men. If we are not aware of his schemes we will make decisions that produce outcomes that we regret.

10 Kinds of Men Every Man Needs in His Life

Matt Haviland

The devil uses the same three trick plays to breakdown the defenses of young men. If we are not aware of his schemes we will make decisions that produce outcomes that we regret.

Peacemaking in a Polarized Society

Brandon Cleaver

Jesus prayed that His church would be one, just as He and His Father are one. Yet Christians today find themselves divided over many of the same political ideologies and social issues that divide our nation at large. How have we become so toxically polarized? How can Christians strive for unity particularly in heightened polarized times?

Peacemaking in a Polarized Society

Dan Wobschall

How do we create safe, healing spaces where identity and worth are determined by God’s Word, not behaviors? This seminar will give you practical, applicable tools.

Preparation for the Sexual Integrity Battlefield

Dan Wobschall

With over 65 percent of professing Christian men using pornography regularly, the battle for men’s sexual integrity is full engaged. This seminar will give you practical tools to engage that fight.

Digital Rehab: Learning to Live Again in the Real World

Brad Huddleston

Explore some of the research surrounding digital addiction and receive strategies and solutions from scientific research and, most importantly, a Biblical worldview. God wants His children to be well and fully engaged with Him.

Digital Cocaine: A Journey Toward iBalance

Brad Huddleston

Neuroscience has revealed interesting comparisons between technology use and drug addictions. Issues like PTSD, cyber-bullying, and brain damage are linked to technology addictions. This session explores these issues and more importantly, solutions.

Become the Husband Your Wife Thought She Married

Dave Wilson

As the title suggests, this seminar focuses on becoming the man your wife thought she married.