Breakout Speakers
The 2022 Men of Valor Conference is pleased to welcome the below group of men as our Forged Conference breakout speakers.
"Hank Sharpe is a Retired Sergeant First Class with just over 20 years of military experience. And a Father Everything from Artillery section Chief to Operations Sergeant Major as well as recruiter and Instructor. The job he loved most was Platoon Sergeant. He now works in textile manufacturing but as we all know that is not what defines him. Hank is what you would call a layman’s preacher or a blue-collar Bible thumper. A disciple of Jesus Christ and a husband to Cindy as well as a father to Savannah 21 years old and JW (Dubs) 8 years old.
Hank accepted Christ in 2006 after returning from Iraq and being invited to Church by a neighbor. He went on to start pursuing a degree in religion and serving as a deacon in his local Church. While on this spiritual high he was also hiding his depression and porn addiction while being a wretched liar and sinner He was later found out and that led to a deep dive into depression and suicide attempt. BUT GOD intervened and has been putting the pieces together ever since.
Hank is a zealot for the hearts of men (to a fault sometimes) As anyone that has been in a polo group with him can tell you. He lives his walk with Christ in the open faults and all and is well known for telling it like it is (good or bad) He has matured through submission to the Holy Spirit and the help of a few good men that God has blessed him with and now in God’s timing is ready to step out of the shadow of insecurity and depression into what he believes God has called him to.
I no longer live but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God who loved me gave Himself for me – Galatians 2:20
Brandon Rollins is married to his wife Micah. They have been married 22 years and have 4 children, Will, Morgan, Jordan, and Zach. Brandon served for 22 years as a deputy sheriff and retired from the Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office in 2020. After coming to faith as a teen, he thought everything would be smooth sailing. Little did I know the pressure that life would bring upon the Christian man. A marriage that struggled at times (my hard head), critical incidents at work, addiction, raising children, just to name a few. But God! His faithfulness through it all to keep his promises and work in their lives even when they didn’t see it. It’s amazing how being pressed and forged sometimes brings out the best in us. If you are facing difficult times, struggling as a Christian man to lead and love your wife well and raise your children you don’t want to miss this breakout session! He will see you there!!
Eddie Wilson is an 18 year police officer, with 12 years on SWAT, 10 of those years as an Explosive Breacher. Eddie worked 4 years in the jail, 7 years patrolling the streets in the Reno/Sparks area of Northern Nevada, 3 years in a Regional Gang Unit, was a Major Crimes Investigator for 4 years and recently promoted to the rank of Sergeant. As impressive as all of that sounds, Eddie holds three positions above all else in his life: Man of God, Husband and Father. Eddie has been married to his wife Nicole for 17 years and has two amazing daughters 16 and 11 years of age.
Eddie accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior in 2012, jumped into walking with God head first and hasn't stopped! Eddie leads several ministries and is the SWAT Training Coordinator for Agape International Missions, a human trafficking global ministry operating in Cambodia and Belize. Eddie's work in Cambodia is an example of utilizing the gifts God has given him to advance the Kingdom of Christ.
Eddie is passionate about ministry and spreading the Gospel daily. Eddie is also passionate about physical fitness and uses his current/prior experiences as a personal trainer to advance the kingdom of God through partnering with Gibborim Studios as the Soulcon Wellness Captain. Though not a professional public speaker, with leadership as his top spiritual gift, Eddie feels if he doesn't speak up, he would not be obedient to the charge therefore encompassing James 4:17 - If anyone, then, knows the good they ought to do and doesn't do it, it is sin for them. "
Brad Houchin has been as Associate Pastor for almost 15 years with a focus on pre-marital training and marriage building/rebuilding. Brad and his bride Brandii were certified as Marriage Trainers for the State of Oklahoma and have a shared passion for helping couples avoid the hurts and damages the often create walls and obstacles to a healthy and successful marriage.
Floyd lives in Clovis, CA with his Bride of 28 years, Stephanie. While Floyd does many things, he views his primary roles of being a husband, father, and grandfather as the most significant attributes of who he is! Floyd’s personal mission is to “build people”, and while that comes in many forms, he understands that must start at home!
Floyd is the Executive Pastor at First Street Church in Fresno CA, a member of the Executive Leadership Team for Soulcon/Gibborim, and teaches Business, Communications, and Psychology as an adjunct instructor at various colleges and universities.
With a hunger for seeing men reclaim the heart of biblical manhood, Floyd’s relentless, authentic, bold, and assertive passion is well known! While his delivery can be aggressive and even abrasive, it is vigorously purpose driven. Floyd’s driving force is a loving, passionate desire to see men rise up and lead in their homes, communities, and churches.
Gordon West lives in Newberg, Or with his bride of 14 years, Jessica, and his daughters Abigail (12) and Maggie (8). Gordon is passionate about family discipleship, and understands that it starts in the home. Seeing his family grow in their faith inspires him to continue taking steps of obedience.
He works with at-risk youth who are on probation, as he teaches them life and cognitive skills. Because of his upbringing, he has a unique perspective and can relate too many of the youth that he works with. He enjoys seeing these youth take positive steps to change their direction, and to understand that their past doesn’t condemn their future.
He has worked to step into obedience in what God is calling for him. He co-wrote Soulcon Young Warrior and is excited for young men grow in their faith and obedience. He has found a gifting at writing devotionals for the Gibborim app. He also serves in his churches middle school ministry and enjoys seeing these youth grow in their faith and obedience. Gordon’s favorite part of the ministry is being able to serve alongside his daughter, and have the conversations and message continue throughout the week.
Michael Bodine lives in Leesville, LA along with his wife of 19 years, Tyrette and 17 year-old son Charles. He has served in the education field for 21 years, but his true passion is men’s ministry as he serves on the executive leadership team of Gibborim & Soulcon. Co-author of Soulcon Operator, a 6-week discipleship challenge focused on spiritual leadership in the home and beyond, he is passionate about men getting out of the comfort zones in pursuit of fulfilling their calling. Michael and his family attend East Leesville Baptist Church where he is a deacon, Sunday School teacher and worship team member.
Bill Schein and his amazing bride of 25 years Shelley, reside in Sparks, Nevada. Bill has maintained a steady balance of being a loving Husband, Father, and serving his local and global community for the cause of Christ. Relentless devotion to God, Family, and Community are at the forefront of his heart. His desire is to completely love others as Christ loves them and is eager to serve whenever there is an opportunity.
For more than 20 years, Bill has traveled extensively around the globe for both missionary and employment purposes. Bill also serves his local Church as a member of the Men’s Ministry Lead team and a member of the Gibborim/Soulcon Teaching/Writing Teams. This allows him to utilize his God provided gifts of encouragement to reach others locally, nationally, and globally.
Bill’s heart for encouragement of his family, friends, and ministry is what fuels his passion to embolden and inspire men to find that strength of intentional purpose to serve our God with abundant devotion.
Jordan resides in Lula, GA with his bride of 13 years, Jessica. He is the father to a 13-year-old son, Connor. Jordan and his family are committed to utilizing the many gifts and opportunities they’ve been given to further God’s Kingdom.
Jordan is one of the executives for Men of Valor Conference, a deacon and digital ministry leader for Liberty Baptist Church, an active member of Soulcon/Gibborim and works as a pharmacist at a locally owned pharmacy.
Jordan has a passion for seeing God’s Kingdom advanced. Apologetics has long been a primary focus of his as he believes it is the premier route for preparing youth for the real world. Jordan plans to develop apologetic programs to help instill Biblical truths in as many lives as possible and protect the next generation of believers from being led astray.
