Priority One Southwest Florida

05/20/2026

My brother Kris Ortiz is a game changer for the Kingdom! The way he loves Jesus, leads his family, and walks with integrity is an example for many men. Proud of you, brother—keep leading from the front!

05/19/2026

Jordan Lawhorn has made massive strides as a disciple, husband, and man. He’s put in the work spiritually, relationally, and physically. Proud of you, brother. Keep fighting according to Nehemiah 4:14.

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05/18/2026

Thankful for the last 10 weeks and what God is doing through Fight Club in SW Florida. Men are standing firm, fighting according to Nehemiah 4:14, and becoming stronger disciples, husbands, fathers, and leaders.

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05/18/2026

20 years ago this weekend, I attended a Marked Men for Christ weekend in Bailey, Colorado. For 35 years, I did church. I knew of Jesus, but I did not truly know Him.

On May 17th, 2006, on the side of a mountain, I encountered the Holy Spirit—and my life has never been the same. Jesus rescued me, transformed me, and set me on a completely different path. I am forever thankful that He saved me.

Over the last 20 years, I have watched God use Marked Men for Christ to radically transform the lives of thousands of men—husbands, fathers, leaders, pastors, and brothers. Men finding freedom. Men becoming authentic. Men learning how to fight for their families and walk in the power of the Holy Spirit.

June 5th–7th, 2026, we will be hosting a Marked Men for Christ weekend at the Christian Retreat Center in Bradenton, Florida.
Men…if you are tired of simply “doing church” and you want more of Jesus, this weekend is for you. Don’t stay stuck. Don’t stay isolated. Take the step.

Join us. Sign up today at [Marked Men for Christ] https://www.markedmenforchrist.org

05/11/2026

A Tribute Prayer for Mother’s Day (by Amy Young)

To those who gave birth this year to their first child—we celebrate with you

To those who lost a child this year – we mourn with you

To those who are in the trenches with little ones every day and wear the badge of food stains – we appreciate you

To those who experienced loss through miscarriage, failed adoptions, or running away—we mourn with you

To those who walk the hard path of infertility, fraught with pokes, prods, tears, and disappointment – we walk with you. Forgive us when we say foolish things. We don’t mean to make this harder than it is.

To those who are foster moms, mentor moms, and spiritual moms – we need you

To those who have warm and close relationships with your children – we celebrate with you

To those who have disappointment, heart ache, and distance with your children – we sit with you

To those who lost their mothers this year – we grieve with you

To those who experienced abuse at the hands of your own mother – we acknowledge your experience

To those who lived through driving tests, medical tests, and the overall testing of motherhood – we are better for having you in our midst

To those who have aborted children – we remember them and you on this day

To those who are single and long to be married and mothering your own children – we mourn that life has not turned out the way you longed for it to be

To those who step-parent – we walk with you on these complex paths

To those who envisioned lavishing love on grandchildren -yet that dream is not to be, we grieve with you

To those who will have emptier nests in the upcoming year – we grieve and rejoice with you

To those who placed children up for adoption — we commend you for your selflessness and remember how you hold that child in your heart

And to those who are pregnant with new life, both expected and surprising –we anticipate with you

This Mother’s Day, we walk with you. Mothering is not for the faint of heart and we have real warriors in our midst.

We remember you.

05/05/2026

Fight Club SW Florida Chapter 15 was a success. Men’s lives—including mine—were radically transformed over 10 weeks. Disciplined disciples. Stronger husbands. Intentional fathers. Better brothers.

We set goals rooted in Luke 2:52. Built real relationships. Held the line in accountability. And yeah—we had some fun along the way.

Now it’s your turn. Join us for Fight Club Chapter 16 kicking off August 14th at 11:59 PM at The Bridge Church in Venice, FL.

Get the details here and step into the fight: https://swfl.priorityone.org/fight-club

04/04/2026

I’m incredibly thankful for the community God has built here in Florida. Eight and a half years ago we showed up not knowing a single person—and now look at what He’s done. Men and their families gathered together, fixing their eyes on Jesus, remembering the cross, worshipping, praying for one another, and stepping into a little suffering during the Passion Workout. This is real. This is Kingdom community. 26 different churches represented in this chapter of Fight Club—what a gift.

03/28/2026

Fight Club SW FL Middle Meeting at Englewood Beach wasn’t just an event—it was a line in the sand. Men showed up, embraced the discomfort, and stood shoulder to shoulder as brothers. In the weight, the water, and the grind, this is what it looks like to stand firm and act like men (1 Corinthians 16:13-14).

Proud of this brotherhood. Now carry it home—into family, work, and the daily walk with Jesus. Stay in the fight.

03/16/2026

God moved powerfully this weekend at Marked Men for Christ in Stuart, Florida. 50 men showed up hungry, and the Holy Spirit met them there—breaking chains, restoring hearts, and calling men to deeper transformation in Christ.

I’m incredibly grateful for the prayers and financial support that make these weekends possible. Your partnership helps create space for men to encounter God and step into the men He designed them to be.

Take a moment to check out the testimonies and photos below—the stories of transformation are powerful.

MMFC gets you out of your head and into your heart. It’s authentic; not manufactured, flashy or gimmicky. The volunteers and leaders genuinely care and if you are willing to open yourself up, you will leave a different man.

If you’re open to real, deep growth in your relationship with God…it’s a no brainer.

Absolute FIRE!!! The Lord dealt with my anger & sadness and brought tremendous freedom.

There is nothing you have done in your life that compares to the transformational experience at MMFC. Jesus was able to fully come into my heart, cleanse my soul and call me to boldness.

MMFC is a deep dive into the soul of a man like a laser surgery where you go straight to the problem, release it and fill the wound with the love of Christ.

02/24/2026

FIGHT CLUB SW FL #15 KICKOFF

184 men from 26 churches gathered to launch Chapter 15 with one charge: Stand Firm & Act Like Men.

Steve Cleckner preached the gospel boldly, and 11 men gave their lives to Jesus Christ.

“Remember the Lord, who is great and awesome, and fight…” — Nehemiah 4:14

Men standing firm.
The gospel proclaimed.
Lives changed.