Date
October 10–11, 2025
Hosted By
Canvas Church
Location
Alachua, Florida
Presented by
Canvas Church
Here at Canvas Church, we’re passionate about equipping men with the tools they need to lead well. “Make A Stand” is a two-day conference where we will unpack what it means to stand firm in our faith and seek God through worship, focused study, and community. During this event, you can expect powerful worship moments, challenging Bible teaching, and opportunities to connect with other men around a common purpose.
Your ticket includes general admission, dinner on Friday night, breakfast on Saturday morning, a book about biblical masculinity, and limited edition conference merchandise.
Cost
→ Early Bird Special $49 (Ends August 31st)
→ Standard Ticket $59
Speakers
J. Mark Johns
Lead Pastor, Canvas Church
Pastor J. Mark Johns leads Canvas Church in North Florida, with a passion for building men, developing leaders, and inspiring community transformation. With experience teaching leadership to secular organizations and years of television involvement in the outdoor industry, Mark blends vision, authenticity, and creativity to equip ordinary people for extraordinary impact.
Jeff Kapusta
Lead Pastor, Lifepoint Church
Pastor Jeff Kapusta serves as Lead Pastor of Lifepoint Church in Wilmington, North Carolina. Through Brotherhood, he champions the call to build strong men of faith, while leading with authenticity and vision.
Jeff is passionate about helping people encounter Jesus, discover real life, and live boldly with purpose.
Friday –
October 10th
6PM
Registration/Food Truck Rally
7PM
Session 1
8:30PM
Day 1 Close
Saturday –
October 11th
8AM
Breakfast
9AM
Session 2
Break following this session
10:15AM
Breakouts
Learn how to apply 1 Corinthians 16:13 to your stage of life
11:30AM
Session 3
12PM
Conference Close
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the deadline to register?
September 30th is the last day to register.
Who can attend Make A Stand?
Any man age 16 and older. Whether you are new to the church (or attend another church), new to the faith, or have been following Jesus for a long time, we want you to join us.
Can I just sign up for one day?
Register for the conference and attend when you can.
What does the cost include?
Your ticket includes a welcome bag, entry into the conference, dinner on Friday night, and breakfast on Saturday morning.
Can I get a refund if I cancel?
We don’t offer refunds for cancellations, but you can transfer your registration to someone else. We are happy to help you transfer your registration! Contact us at info@canvasfl.com.
Will childcare be provided?
Childcare will not be provided. Please do not bring your children unless they are newborns.
What should I wear?
You can come dressed casual and comfortable.
Will there be worship?
Yes! We will have worship at every session.