NATE LARKIN

A former pastor who earned his M.Div. from Princeton Theological Seminary, is now a freelance writer and speaking coach, as well as the founder of The Samson Society. Nate is the founder of the Samson Society, a ministry that has fostered deeper more authentic connections to men all over the world through facilitating groups of men in face-to-face and virtual conversations. Nate is also a published author of several books including a book entitled: Samson and the Pirate Monks: Calling Men to Authentic Brotherhood, [Thomas Nelson 2007.] Nate is a graduate of St. Lawrence University and Princeton Theological Seminary. Nate is a popular speaker at conferences, colleges, and retreats, and is the co-host of two podcasts, The Pirate Monk Podcast and The Positive Sobriety Podcast. He and his wife, Allie, recently celebrated their 45th wedding anniversary. They live in Mt. Pleasant, Tennessee.

Be sure to check out more about Nate Larkin and we are thankful to have him speak at our upcoming 2025 conference.

KEN BEVEL

A former American Marine Corps officer, pastor and actor who co-starred in the 2008 film Fireproof and the 2011 film Courageous. He serves as the Connections & Local Missions Pastor at Sherwood Baptist Church, based in Albany, Georgia. Ken is a native of Jacksonville, FL

He is also a graduate of the University of Memphis with a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Engineering Technology and a graduate of the Naval Postgraduate School with a Masters of Business Administration degree in Logistics Management. Ken is married to his wife Luana, and they have two beautiful children, Kyra and Kaleb.

Be sure to check out more about Ken Bevel and we are thankful to have him speak at our upcoming 2025 conference.