Men of His Word - Arizona - Men of His Word

Courage Under Fire
January 31, 2026

Keynote Speaker, Pastor Jeff Gunn will lead us in a presentation title:

Courage Under Fire
In a world that increasingly dismisses or attacks biblical truth, Christian men face a choice: retreat into silence or stand firm in the faith once delivered to the saints. From the workplace to the public square, from social media to our own neighborhoods, the heat is rising. Speaking up for God's design for marriage, the sanctity of life, or the exclusive claims of Christ can feel like walking into a furnace. The pressure to conform, to compromise, to keep our convictions quiet has never been greater.
But God's Word speaks directly into this fiery moment. In Isaiah 43:1-2, the Lord declares: "Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name, you are mine. When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you; when you walk through fire you shall not be burned, and the flame shall not consume you." Notice he doesn't promise to remove the fire; he promises to be with us in it. And that changes everything.

This year's Men of His Word Conference will equip you to stand with Courage Under Fire. Through presentations grounded in God's unchanging Word, you'll be strengthened to lead your family, confess your faith boldly, resist temptation, and serve faithfully, even when the culture pushes back. You'll discover that courage isn't the absence of fear; it's trusting the One who has already redeemed you, called you by name, and claimed you as His own.
Join us for powerful fellowship, practical wisdom, and the reminder that you're not alone in this fight. Together, we'll encourage one another to walk through the flames with confidence, knowing the fire cannot consume what God has sealed in baptism and sustained by His grace.
Be equipped. Be encouraged. Be emboldened to live with Courage Under Fire.

Desert Willow Conference Center
4340 East Cotton Center Boulevard
Phoenix, Arizona 85040

Jeff Gunn

Keynote Speaker

Our keynote speaker this year is Pastor Jeff Gunn.
Jeff formerly served for 14 years as a missionary in Zambia, Central Africa, was a high school teacher, coach, and assistant principal at Arizona Lutheran Academy, and subsequently served as Director of Native American Missions for the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS). In 2004, he became the founding pastor at CrossWalk Lutheran Ministries in Phoenix, AZ. He accepted a call to Amazing Love Lutheran Church in the greater Chicagoland area in 2021. He retired from full-time pastoral ministry in 2024. Jeff is a self-described “leadership geek” and enjoys helping pastors and business leaders with organizational leadership.
Jeff is married, and he and his wife Julie have 5 children, all married, 14 grandchildren and 1 dog.