Don’t miss this powerful one-day event designed just for 7th-12th grade guys! Discover life-changing biblical teachings that will help you uncover true Christ-centered identity in a world full of mixed messages. Strengthen your faith, connect with other like-minded young men, and be empowered to navigate today’s culture with confidence. This is a chance to grow, learn, and lead—see you there!
This event is for teen guys (7th-12th grades) and will be held Saturday, August 30th, 2025. The cost is $20 (includes Chick-fil-A lunch).
The first 250 to register receive a Fortify hat!
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.
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.
More info on Fortify 2024
coming soon!
Date
Saturday, August 30th
Location
Green Valley Baptist, Hoover
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
Date
Saturday, August 30th
Location
Green Valley Baptist, Hoover
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
