Keynote Speakers
The huMANity Conference is a call for men to return to God’s design for manhood. Live with courage, conviction, and purpose. Through powerful speakers and honest conversations, you’ll be challenged to move from the bleachers into the arena and fully live out your faith as a man, husband, father, and leader. If you’re ready to stop drifting and start walking boldly in who God created you to be, this is your moment, join us.
JD Bergman
3x All-American Ohio St Wrestler
Team USA - 12 Years
Health & Wellness
Truth Advocate
Father x3
Team USA - 12 Years
Health & Wellness
Truth Advocate
Father x3
Schedule
| 8:00 am
Breakfast and Conversation
Join us for a relaxed breakfast provided by The K2 Kitchen. Designed to fuel both your body and your conversations as the day begins. Over great food, you’ll have time to connect with other men, engage in meaningful conversations, and build relationships that last beyond the conference. We’ll also have giveaways and surprises throughout the morning to kick things off with energy and momentum.
| 9:00 am
Welcome
We’ll kick off the conference by welcoming everyone, setting the tone for the day, and grounding our time together in purpose and expectation. This opening moment is about alignment—bringing men together with a shared focus before stepping into a powerful day of teaching, challenge, and connection.
| 9:15 am
Matt Beaudreau
You’ll hear from one of our keynote speakers as they share insight and perspective on living with purpose, integrity, and courage. Rooted in faith and real-life experience, this message is designed to encourage and challenge men in their walk, leadership, and calling. Expect a meaningful and practical takeaway you can apply in your home, work, and daily life.
| 10:15 am
Luke Freshwater
You’ll hear from one of our keynote speakers as they share insight and perspective on living with purpose, integrity, and courage. Rooted in faith and real-life experience, this message is designed to encourage and challenge men in their walk, leadership, and calling. Expect a meaningful and practical takeaway you can apply in your home, work, and daily life.
| 11:00 am
Breakout Session
This breakout session creates space to reflect on and discuss the keynote messages alongside other men. Through guided conversation and shared insight, participants will unpack key themes, ask real questions, and encourage one another in practical ways. It’s a time to connect, sharpen one another, and walk away with clarity and accountability.
| 12:00 pm
Lunch
Lunch provided by The K2 Kitchen
| 1:00 pm
Afternoon Kickoff
| 1:15 pm
Justin Batt
You’ll hear from one of our keynote speakers as they share insight and perspective on living with purpose, integrity, and courage. Rooted in faith and real-life experience, this message is designed to encourage and challenge men in their walk, leadership, and calling. Expect a meaningful and practical takeaway you can apply in your home, work, and daily life.
| 2:15 pm
Breakout Session
This breakout session creates space to reflect on and discuss the keynote messages alongside other men. Through guided conversation and shared insight, participants will unpack key themes, ask real questions, and encourage one another in practical ways. It’s a time to connect, sharpen one another, and walk away with clarity and accountability
| 2:45 pm
Panel Discussion - Graham Holmberg, Justin Kershaw, JD Bergman, Dr Brandon Shriner
In this panel discussion, you’ll hear from a group of respected men and fathers as they share wisdom gained through real life, faith, and leadership. Through honest conversation, they’ll speak to the challenges and responsibilities of manhood, family, and calling. Expect practical insight, encouragement, and perspective you can take home and apply right away..
| 3:45 pm
Closing Remarks
Sponsors
We’re deeply grateful for our sponsors whose generosity and partnership make the huMANity Conference possible. Your support helps create a space where men are challenged, encouraged, and equipped to live with courage, purpose, and faith. Thank you for standing with us and investing in something that will have a lasting impact on lives, families, and communities.
Conference Location
1954 Warrior Way SW, Etna, OH 43062
Watkins Memorial High School Auditorium
Watkins Memorial High School Auditorium