Man to Man Conference
Each March, our Men's Ministry holds an annual Man to Man Conference that hosts men from across the CSRA. These men will hear challenging, relevant messages from gifted speakers with a desire to equip and empower men.
2026 Man to Man Conference
MARCH 6 & 7, 2026
IT'S TIME TO LEAD! If ever there was a time when Men need to rise up, it’s now. Regardless the platform – through love and laughter, our respective careers or other opportunities – our community, our nation, needs us to step up and lead, as Men!
Cost: $25, includes Friday dinner & Saturday breakfast
2026 Man to Man Speakers
Elvis Andrus
A two-time, MLB All-Star shortstop, Elvis originally signed a contract with the Atlanta Braves at age 16 but he debuted with the Texas Rangers in 2009, finishing second in American League Rookie of the Year voting that season.
In addition to his All-Star selections in 2010 and 2012, Elvis scored his 1,000th career run in 2022. The next season, he recorded the 2,000th hit of his career, joining a list of just 300 players since 1889 – many of the greatest hitters of all time.
Elvis also played in his 2,000th game in 2023, rounding out an outstanding career not only with the Rangers, but also with the (then) Oakland Athletics and the Chicago White Sox.
Gilberto Corredera
For L. Gilberto Corredera, his journey is one that only God could write.
In his I Am Second film, Gilberto describes growing up in communist Cuba where belief in God was considered a waste of time. But in his late teens, a friend faithfully introduced him to Christ.
After Gilberto’s family moved to the U.S. in 2009, he eventually found a job at Prestonwood Baptist Church in Plano, Texas. The ministry leader, who had planted churches in Cuba, started as a dishwasher in the church’s kitchen. His family’s first year in the U.S., he says, was a year spent crying, praying and asking the Lord why He had brought them here.
However, Gilberto affirms, God was faithful.
Since 2010, Gilberto has been part of Prestonwood’s pastoral staff and leads Prestonwood en Español, which comprises 3,000 members across three campuses and reaches people in 59 countries, through a weekly television program.
Dennis Swanberg
Dennis is an encouraging speaker, comedian, and humorist, who served the local church in pastoral ministry for 23 years. But, in 1995, he took a leap of faith when he stepped down as church pastor and stepped up to the microphone on stages and platforms across America and the rest of the world.
“The Swan” soon became “AMERICA’S MINISTER OF ENCOURAGEMENT,” a job he takes seriously as he continues to speak to about 150 organizations, faith-based groups and corporations, every year.
Dennis has hosted two successful TV series, authored nine books and created over two dozen DVD/CD productions.
The Honorable United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, Scott Turner
Secretary Scott Turner currently serves as our 19th United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development. Previously, Secretary Turner served as Executive Director of the White House Opportunity and Revitalization Council from 2019 to 2021 under President Donald Trump, in the first Trump administration. A fourth-generation Texan, Secretary Turner also served as a state representative for two consecutive terms in the Texas legislature.
Before entering politics, Secretary Turner played cornerback in the NFL for nine seasons. He played in 101 NFL games, recording 89 tackles, five interceptions (including one for a touchdown) and two sacks with the Washington (then) Redskins and the San Diego Chargers. He suffered a career-ending injury while with the Denver Broncos.
After his playing career, Secretary Turner served as a coach for the NFL's Legends Community transition program and as senior advisor to the NFL's executive vice president of football operations.
Secretary Turner received an honorary doctorate from Dallas Baptist University, in 2016.
Virgil Walker
Virgil Walker is a passionate voice for biblical truth, cultural engagement, and faithful Christian discipleship, addressing cultural and theological issues through writing, speaking, and podcasting.
He is the co-host of one of the top-rated Christian podcasts, Just Thinking and cultural commentator for Jason Whitlock’s podcast, Fearless, with Blaze Media.
Virgil is a sought-after speaker, as well as a Teaching Pastor at Redeemer Bible Church in Gilbert, Arizona. Previously, he served as the Vice President of Ministry Relations at G3 Ministries, helping to educate, encourage, and equip local churches in sound biblical doctrine. Virgil empowers believers to navigate the challenges of modern culture with clarity and conviction.
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