10/19/2026
Registration for our 2027 Man Up Conference at Laurel Baptist Church in Charlotte is now open!
We invite you to join us Friday, March 5 - Saturday, March 6, 2027, as we gather for fellowship, worship, and the preaching of God's Word as brothers in Christ seeking to mature in biblical manhood. Our focus is 1 Corinthians 16:13-14: "Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong. And let all that you do be done in love."
Early registration is $40 and is available until January 31, 2027 (or until sold out). After January 31, 2027, all registrations will increase to $50.
We're excited to welcome Dr. Dustin Benge and Dr. Adam McClendon as our guest speakers this year. Both speakers will be preaching on Friday and Saturday.
Dr. Benge is the managing editor of Unashamed Truth and a faithful gospel minister from Louisville, KY. He has authored several books, including The Loveliest Place: The Beauty and Glory of the Church. In addition to his teaching ministry, he owns Benge Press & Design, a creative studio serving authors, ministries, and organizations.
Dr. McClendon is the Associate Dean at Liberty University's School of Divinity and Theological Seminary, and is a Teaching Elder at Bedrock Community Church in Forest, VA. He is the author of several books, including the most recently published, Creator to Crown: A Christ-Centered Catechism.
Here's the schedule:
Friday, March 5th
5:00pm | Steak Dinner
6:30pm | Session #1 with Dr. Adam McClendon
7:45pm | Session #2 with Dr. Dustin Benge
Saturday, March 6th
9:30am | Session #3 with Dr. Dustin Benge
11:00am | Session #4 with Dr. Adam McClendon
12:15pm | BBQ Lunch
Registration includes both meals along with conference gifts. If you have any questions, please contact our church office or our conference coordinator, Pastor Harold Blankenship (704-566-0323 or [email protected]).
Please note: Space is limited. Registration will close at 300 men.
For more information and to register, follow this link: https://laurelbaptistchurch.com/man-up-conference or comment "Man Up" below and we'll send you a DM with more information.
We would love for you to join us for our annual Man Up Conference taking place on March 5-6, 2027. There's no fluff during Man Up. As men, we gather, we fellowship, we worship, and we open our hearts to the preaching of God's Word. We have a few fun things planned, but the highlight is the worship a...