Matthew J. Wolak – NCMM – National Coalition of Ministries to Men

Matthew J. Wolak is the founder of MenAwake, a ministry dedicated to awakening men to the critical issues that impact their lives—often unknowingly—and equipping them with practical applications to achieve real, lasting change. A core focus of Matthew’s ministry is helping men solve deep-seated challenges, particularly providing a clear path forward to navigate and heal the strain between sons and their fathers (Father Wounds).

Matthew J. Wolak

E-mail:

speaking@matthewjwolak.com

Website:

http://www.matthewjwolak.com/ | https://menawake.org/

Matthew J. Wolak is an accomplished speaker and author of Loving Your Father Even Though He… A Guide for Men: Acknowledge, Prepare for & Discuss Your Father Wound with Your Dad, as well as the creator of the MenAwake Curriculum. This facilitator-led, video-based curriculum builds community among Men who have or have had strained relationships with their Fathers. Its purpose is to help Men work through their Father Wounds if Dad has passed, and pursue reconciliation if Dad is living—all while strengthening their identity, deepening their sense of belonging, and experiencing lasting transformation. Matthew is a proud member of NCMM.

Since 2021, Matthew has been speaking on a variety of topics, with the past two years dedicated exclusively to ministering to Men in the church. In the past year, some of his speaking engagements include:

Crossing Community Church: FaithStrong Men’s Conference [Genesee Depot, WI] > Keynote
Beulah Beach Camp & Retreat Center: Father/Son Retreat [Vermillion, OH] > Keynote
Houston’s First Baptist Church: Men’s Event [Houston, TX] > Keynote
First E. Free: Men’s Event [Onalaska, WI] > Keynote
Maywood E. Free: Men’s Conference [Rockford, IL] > Keynote
Christ Church: Men’s Event [Oakbrook, IL] > Keynote
Faith Church E. Free Men’s Conference [Austin, MN] > Keynote
Gateway Alliance Church: Men’s Event [Elk River, MN] > Keynote
Beartooth Christian Camp & Retreat Center: “Man Up” Men’s Retreat [Fishtail, MT] > Keynote
Greenwood Baptist Church: Annual Men’s Dinner [Weatherford, TX] > Keynote
Pawnee Christian Church: Men’s Event [Pawnee, IL] > Keynote

Problems I Solve for Men (topics):

Man Up: to Vulnerability

Man Up: to Admitting Weakness

Man Up: to Acknowledging Hurt

Man Up: to Calling out Sin

Man Up: to Going to the Brother who Offended You

Man Up: to Sharing the Gospel

Man Up: to Mentorship

Man Up: to Accountability

Man Up: to Building an Iron Circle of Men Around You

Man Up: to Prayer (with Your Family)

Man Up: to Reading Scripture (with Your Family)

Man Up: to Mercy & Forgiveness

Man Up: to Remembering Joy

Man Up: to Healing

Man Up: to Discussing Your Father Wound with Your Dad

Man Up: to Connecting with Your kids

Fees: Negotiable based on Event. All travel related expenses (airfare, mileage reimbursement, accommodations, etc.)

References:

David Savage (The Savage Path Podcast)

Eric Reed (Houston’s First Baptist Church; Houston, TX)

Justin Allison (Greenwood Baptist Church; Dallas/Fort Worth, TX)

Matthew lives in Southeastern Wisconsin with his wife, Stacy. Outside of his ministry work, he and Stacy enjoy hiking, pickleball, and traveling. Matthew is also an avid snorkeler who has explored underwater reefs around the globe, from the Great Barrier Reef of Australia to the Cayes of Belize, Jamaica, the Hawaiian Islands, and Wakatobi Raja Ampat, Indonesia.