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You’re invited to join a diverse community of men from all ages and life-stages DETERMINED to grow and make an impact. We embrace the hard questions, welcome doubts, and put in the work to transform ourselves, our families, our workplaces, and our communities.
This isn’t about adding one more thing to your plate or adding stress to your life. It’s about showing up because you’re DETERMINED to live into the man you’re meant to be – one who leads with action, serves with purpose, and has the strength to love your neighbor as yourself.
February 28 - March 1, 2025
Who attends?
The Determined Men’s Conference is open to men of all ages and life-stages
What do I walk away with?
- Growth-oriented insights from influential leaders
- Network with other like-minded men in our community
What are the details?
- Location: Resurrection Leawood & Online
- Time: Fri. 6-9 pm & Sat. 9 am - 1 pm
- Cost: $65 In-person/$50 Online (scholarships available)
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Keynote Speaker
Adam Hamilton
Founding & Senior Pastor | Resurrection, A United Methodist Church
Rev. Adam Hamilton is the founding pastor of the United Methodist Church of the Resurrection in Leawood, Kansas. He grew up in the Kansas City area, earned a B.A. degree in Pastoral Ministry from Oral Roberts and a Master of Divinity Degree from Southern Methodist University, where he was awarded the B’nai B’rith Award in Social Ethics.
Hamilton was named one of the “Ten people to watch in America’s spiritual landscape” by Religion and Ethics Newsweekly. For his efforts in Kansas City, he has been recognized with the first Founder’s Civility Award by American Public Square at Jewell in 2020. He’s received numerous other awards for community service.
Hamilton launched Resurrection with his wife and two children in 1990. It has since grown to over 23,000 adults and children under his leadership. Today the church is the largest United Methodist Church in the United States and has six locations in the Kansas City area and a presence online and on television.
Hamilton has written over 35 books including with Abingdon, Random House, Harper Collins and others. Titles include Luke: Jesus and the Outsiders, Outcasts, and Outlaws, The Lord’s Prayer, Seeing Gray in a World of Black and White, Making Sense of the Bible and Unafraid: Living with Courage and Hope in Uncertain Times. Adam and LaVon have been married over 40 years and have two adult daughters and a granddaughter.
Gerald Fadayomi
Pastor | Author
Gerald Fadayomi currently serves as the founding pastor of Home Church Roswell, a church plant in Atlanta Georgia. Gerald has a heart for the city and a passion to see lives transformed by the gospel. As an Atlanta native, Gerald spent 4 years as a student pastor at North Point Ministries and almost 2 years on staff at Local Church Forsyth as the creative and young adults pastor. Gerald’s passion for the next generation has allowed him to speak to students at camps and conferences across the country including North Point Ministries, Bigstuf camps, Orange Conference and many other events. Gerald is the author of “Before You Go,” a resource designed to help students follow Jesus and grow in their faith after high school. He also co-authored Starting Now, a devotional for college freshmen. His most recent book entitled “When Life Gives You Lemons,” serves as a practical guide for navigating seasons of adversity for all ages. Prior to his current role, Gerald spent 3 years doing non-profit work for the YMCA of Metro Atlanta.
Gerald is happily married to his beautiful wife Kiley and loves spending his free time cheering on Lebron James and browsing through the SNKRS app. They live in Atlanta and are proud parents of three beautiful daughters.
Panel Speakers
Irv Hockaday
Retired President/CEO at Hallmark
Kevin Barth
Executive Vice President of Commerce Bancshares, Inc. and Chairman/CEO for Commerce Bank - Kansas City
Carlos Ledezma
CEO at Cable Dahmer Automotive Group
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! We are so excited to host our conference both in-person and online.
Our online cost is $35 and in-person is $50 (early bird). The online cost is lower since you will not be able to participate in the meals or game/connection times.
Airport: Kansas City International Airport (MCI) 1 International Square Kansas City, MO 64153;
Conference Location: Resurrection Leawood, 13720 Roe Ave. Leawood, KS 66224
Refunds will not be extended due to cancellations after January 1, 2024. If you would like to discuss a specific situation, feel free to contact us.
Resurrection Leawood: 13720 Roe Ave. Leawood, KS 66224
Please contact us at lauren.cook@cor.org for assistance.
Gift a Ticket
The Resurrection Men’s Conference is an incredible experience for all men! We know that you have so many guys in your life who would want to come with you, so we think that it would be a great Christmas gift for those you want to invite! Interested in gifting a ticket? Click below and purchase the ticket and you will receive a digital gift card to share! We also have printed gift cards, and you can contact Lauren Cook if you’d like to have a printed gift card.
Upcoming Opportunities
Connect & Grow with Resurrection Dads
If you’re looking for ways to connect with other guys who are walking in the same shoes you are, Resurrection Dads is here for you. Click the button below to learn more about groups & activities to grow in your faith as a Dad and create memories with your kids.
Learn More About Resurrection Men
The 2024 Men’s Conference at Arrowhead Stadium is brought to you by Resurrection Men. We provide men with pathways of spiritual growth through Christian fellowship, effective discipleship and mission outreach.
To learn more about the opportunities for men to get plugged into Resurrection, click the button below to visit our Resurrection Men’s page.
Resurrection is a church that loves and welcomes everyone. Our purpose is to build a Christian community where non-religious and nominally religious people are becoming deeply committed Christians. Join us as we journey together to know, love, and serve God.
