

vanguard men's conference 2026
Marked by the Cross
STAND. LEAD. BUILD. DEFEND.
March 21, 2026 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
The Ark Fellowship | Cypress, TX
Worship • Teaching • Brotherhood • Giveaways
Lunch provided by The Southern Eatery
Marked by the Cross. Built for the Watch.
The Vanguard “Marked by the Cross” Men’s Conference is a gathering of men committed to living out their God-given calling with conviction, humility, and obedience to Christ. This is not about performance or image. It is about men who have been shaped by the cross , marked by truth, strengthened through obedience, and grounded in God’s design for leadership. Just as Ezer Rising calls women into clarity of identity, Vanguard exists to equip men to stand firm, lead with integrity, and walk in alignment with God’s purpose.
Brotherhood Is Not Optional
Leadership was never meant to be carried alone. From the beginning, God made it clear: it is not good for man to stand isolated. At Vanguard, we move away from self-sufficiency and into biblical partnership, learning what it means to lead while walking in accountability, strength, and brotherhood.
What to Expect
This conference is centered on biblical truth, focused worship, and honest brotherhood.
Biblical Alignment. No performance. Just truth, obedience, and clarity grounded in God’s Word.
True Brotherhood. Sessions designed to sharpen discernment, strengthen character, and challenge men to carry responsibility with integrity.
Intentional Partnership. A deeper understanding of God’s design to walk alongside others , not ahead of them or apart from them.
Join the Watch
Whether you attend individually or with other men, the Vanguard Men’s Conference is a time set apart to be strengthened, equipped, and grounded. We invite you to stand watch with us, to build what God has entrusted to you and to grow in strength through purpose, partnership, and obedience to Christ.
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Meet the Speakers
A strong line-up of men bringing real talk, real life experience, and biblical truth.
Bill Johnson
Barry McDonald
Todd & Michelle Wyatt
Jonathan F. Hidalgo
Worship Led by:
Lain Gray

CONFERENCE SCHEDULE
Saturday, March 21 8:15 AM — Doors Open & Check-In
9:00 AM — Worship
9:30 AM — Session 1: Bill Johnson
10:00 - Break
10:15 AM — Session 2: Barry McDonald
11:15 AM — Break
11:30 AM — Session 3: Todd Wyatt
12:30 PM — Lunch Break
1:30 PM — Session 4: Marked by the Cross - Interactive Session
2:15 PM — Session 5: Michelle Wyatt
3:15 PM — Break
3:30 - Session: 6 - Commissioning/Prayer: Jonathan F. Hidalgo
Schedule subject to adjustment as we follow the leading of the Holy Spirit.
Custom-designed Vanguard t-shirts will be available for the conference. Choose your design to be on back or front/ logo on sleeve or front. ! If local, we will deliver in person or you can pick up at the conference.
Limited run. Pre-order will be recommended to ensure availability.






















