SPEAKER 

SPEAKER 

Pastor David A. Johnson II is the Senior Pastor of the Kingdom Covenant Church in Detroit, MI. Pastor J, as he is affectionately known, is one of Detroit’s most gifted and sought-after voices, and a premier preaching personality. A third generation, Preacher/Teacher, Pastor J hails from a long legacy of ministry in his bloodline. 
In May of 2023, Pastor J will celebrate 28 years of preaching the gospel of Jesus Christ.  His passion and personal mission are Community Impact, Spiritual Awareness, and Life-Style Stewardship with a commitment to the Spirit of Excellence. In November of 2017 Pastor J relaunched the Kingdom Covenant Church. In that brief time, hundreds of families have united with KCC signifying its impact in the community, and undeniable momentum as a phenomenal ministry where love abides, and lives are changed on a weekly basis. He a graduate and product of the American Baptist College where he served as Senior Class president in 1999.
                              
Pastor J is married to the gifted and multi-talented Lady Kimya Johnson. Together they have four children: Stevon, Jailyn, Taylor, and Josiah. 

Stan Ellis is known as an innovative strategist, compelling teacher, dynamic thought provoker, and inspiring motivator.   He has a strong presence, high energy, and is known for his passionate and powerful delivery.  Stan helps people who are seeking to advance their life, to think in new ways they've never considered so they will gain the edge that will propel them to the next level of life.  He’s been studying and communicating creative strategies and solutions for the past twenty plus years.  He spends most days in his State Farm Insurance & Financial Services Office helping people protect their assets and make smart decisions about their money.  He enjoys his position as Teaching Pastor at Stones Church in Kalamazoo, MI.  In 2016 Stan released a book called Transition—Mastering Life’s Movements, which quickly became an Amazon Top Seller.  It is designed to help bring clarity and purpose to life’s contradictions and offers compelling strategies for navigating through life’s maze.  Stan has been married to Evelyn for over 30 years.  They have three beautiful young adult daughters and one grandson.  

Paul Louis Cole is President of the Christian Men’s Network Worldwide and Founding Pastor of C3 Church in Dallas, Texas.  CMN is active in 138 nations, connecting over 86,000 leaders.  Paul is married to Judi Cole, a wonderful leader and talented designer.  Paul writes, speaks, and travels extensively encouraging and advancing the men’s movement around the world.  He and Judi started Hope C3 Church in 1999 and in 2011 transitioned into full-time men’s ministry as his son Brandon and wife Meredith accepted the role as Lead Pastors of C3 Church DFW.
Paul and Judi are proud grandparents of the wonderful Reese Holsinger, Dylan Holsinger, and Cameron Holsinger, daughters and son of Pastor Niles and Lindsay Cole Holsinger.  Niles is associate pastor at Gateway Church, Grand Prairie.
They have two sons, creator, and pastor Brandon Cole, married to Meredith, and noted musician and coach Bryce Cole.  Brandon is the Lead Pastor at C3 Church with his wife Meredith.  Bryce, now living in Nashville, is a songwriter and a High School basketball coach.
Paul’s sisters are Lois Crase and Joann Webster.  Lois is an attorney and she and her husband Mark live in the Fort Worth area.  Joann Webster is the CMN Vice President and publisher of Resolute Books. She and her husband Richard live in Satellite Beach, Florida.

Pastor Joel Brooks is a nationally known speaker, author, and the Senior Pastor of Stones Church, a dynamic, 2,100 member, multi-cultural church located in Kalamazoo, Michigan, with an additional location in the Grand Rapids/Kentwood, Michigan Area. He is also the founder of Romantic Warrior Ministries. 

Day : Thursday
Time : 7:00PM
Meeting: In - Person & Zoom
Location:  Kzo Area Campus | Room 406  

Men's monthly gathering.
Day : SATURDAY
Time: 8:00am  
Meeting :In Person
Location: TBA

In a GR Men's Connection Group, you will have the opportunity to identify three or four men in your sphere of influence and invite them to walk together with you for a semester.
Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 (NIV)
Come join us and change your world, one man at a time!
Day :Saturdays
Time: 10:30 am
Meeting: ZOOM
Location:  GR Area Campus