After a career in social services and business, Brett joined the ministry in 2000. After experiencing life change reading The Man in the Mirror with a small group of men at church (his wife approved this message), and a spectacular business failure, Brett was ready when the opportunity arose. He has worked in almost every department over the past two plus decades, finally “settling in” to the President’s job in 2016. Brett grew up outside of Boston, and loves their sports teams (Go Pats!), but Florida is where he and his wife Kimberly have lived their entire marriage, raising two amazing kids. He is super active at his church, teaching, leading a men’s group, and being a spiritual father.SESSIONS
LUNCH Session - Man in the Mirror: Reaching and Discipling Younger Men: A Critical Opportunity for the Church
(NOTE: To sign up for a lunch breakout you must first get the add on. Visit the 2025 National Disciple Making Forum to get a FREE breakout lunch. Lunch will be provided!)
Younger men have always been a challenge to reach, but today’s realities make it even more urgent. Economic pressures, mental health struggles, shifting family dynamics, and identity questions are leaving many men in their 20s and 30s searching for meaning. The good news? They are spiritually curious, hungry for truth, and increasingly turning to the church for hope. Is your church ready for that golden moment—when a young man walks through the doors seeking answers? How can you meet his need for identity, purpose, and authentic community in a way that leads him to Christ? In this session, we’ll share the latest research on the struggles and spiritual openness of young men today. Attendees will receive the State of Young Men in America report and gain practical insights on how to activate the people and resources already in their church to engage and disciple the next generation effectively.
Time: Wednesday, 12:15pm – 1:45pm
Location: Breakout 5
Speakers: Brett Clemmer