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This one-day event seeks to strengthen teen guys (7th-12th grades) with hard-hitting biblical teaching specifically aimed at revealing their Christ-centered identity in response to the confusing messages of today’s culture.

This event is for teen guys (7th-12th grades) and will be held Saturday, August 24th, 2024. The cost is $20 (includes Chick-fil-A lunch).

The first 250 to register receive a Fortify hat!

Gray and black hat with brown Fortify patch
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Worship Leader

Kevin Derryberry

Alabama native, Kevin Derryberry is a Christian musician and former lead singer of Birmingham-based rock band Telluride. He was born in Selma to Ralph and Eleanor Derryberry and was raised at First Baptist Church, Selma.

By the time he was in his late teens, Kevin was getting involved with drugs and alcohol and started playing with bands in Mobile and Auburn before joining Telluride, a band that opened for and shared the stage with such artists as Jimmy Buffet, Charlie Daniels, ZZ Top, members of the Rolling Stones and others.

In 1996, God changed Kevin’s heart, saving him from certain death from alcohol and drugs. Now, Kevin serves as the Worship Leader at Westwood Baptist Church in Alabaster and manages Kevin Derryberry Ministries. He has led worship for numerous churches, crusades, and conferences nationwide.

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Speaker

Andy Blanks

A former U.S. Marine, Andy has spent most of the last 20 years working in youth ministry, and developing some of the most popular Bible study, and discipleship resources in the nation. He has authored numerous books, including How To Be A Man, and has spoken regularly at events and conferences. Andy and his wife, Brendt, reside in Alabama and have four children.

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More info on Fortify 2024 
coming soon!

Date

Saturday, August 24th

Location

Westwood Baptist, Alabaster

Price

$20 per person

Schedule

Coming Soon!

10:00 AM    Session 1 (Worship Center)
11:15 AM      Breakouts (Classrooms)
12:15 PM      Lunch
1:00 PM       Session 2 (Worship Center)
2:15 PM        Breakouts (Classrooms)
3:15 PM        Session 3 (Worship Center)
4:30 PM        Dismiss

Breakouts

Integrity in Technology: Fighting for Righteousness in the Virtual World
Tanner Ethridge

Returning to Jesus: One Man’s Story of Life Change
Kevin Derryberry

True Connection: “Why and How” Mentoring Should be Part of Your Faith Journey
Bryan Gill

“Live Your Truth” and Other Lies from YouTube: Understanding the Hard Reality of Truth
Matt Burford