Move Forward 2026

November 7 · 9am–2:30pm

Rise City Church · Gresham, OR

Free admission · Breakfast & lunch included

Doors open at 8:30am

1220 NE Kelly Ave · Get directions ↗

Every Man is moving in a direction.

Every man is moving in a direction. The question is whether you’re moving forward.

God calls us to lead, serve, build, and protect—and leave a legacy that outlives us.

Move Forward brings together men from every church, generation, and season of life for worship, biblical teaching, and meaningful connection.

Whether you’re thriving or struggling, married or single, new to faith or following Jesus for years, come ready to be challenged and strengthened.

Move forward in your faith, your family, your calling, and your relationships—and become the man God created you to be.

2026 Speakers

Alex Lessler

Alex serves as the Lead Pastor of Willamette Christian Church, where he leads the church’s vision, teaching, and discipleship efforts. Growing up in Gresham, he has a heart to see God move in this city. Alex and his wife, Fallon, have four daughters and share a passion for helping people know, love, and follow Jesus through authentic community, biblical teaching, and spiritual growth.

Hear his interview

Daniel Goulding

Daniel planted one of the fastest growing churches in country: Echoes Church. He has a passion for reaching those far from God and building a thriving, Christ-centered community. Daniel and his wife, Ashley, have two children and share a heart for helping people find hope, purpose, and transformation through a relationship with Jesus.

@danielmgoulding

Jason Clarke

Jason planted Rise City Church in 2014. He has a passion for raising up the next generation of leaders and disciples to see them thrive in their God-given calling. Jason and his wife, Jessie, have two children, and share a heart for helping people know, love, and follow Jesus through authentic community, biblical teaching, and everyday discipleship.

Rise City Church

Jordan Headley

Jordan Headley serves as the Lead Pastor of East Hill Church, where he leads the church’s vision, teaching, and discipleship efforts. He has a deep sense of calling to Gresham and a passion to see the church return to the mission of God and bring transformation to our city. Jordan and his wife Kelsey have two children, and share a heart for helping people know Jesus, grow in their faith, and reach others with the hope of the gospel.

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FAQS

Doors open at 8:30 AM for check-in, with the conference officially kicking off at 9:00 AM.

Come early, get checked in, grab some coffee and breakfast, and meet some guys before we get started.

Didn’t register early? No problem! You can still show up and join us. We’d love to have you there.

The day will be packed with powerful content, worship, and opportunities to connect, so come ready to be challenged, encouraged, and filled. We’ll wrap up as close to 2:30 PM as possible.

And don’t worry—we’ve got lunch taken care of too! There will also be plenty of opportunities throughout the day to build relationships and connect with other guys.

Hosted by Rise City Church
1220 NE Kelly Ave
Gresham, OR 97030
We have made the decision to remove the registration fee for Move Forward because we never want cost to be a barrier to a man stepping into the calling Jesus has for his life.

While attendance is free, there are still real costs involved in making this event possible. Between breakfast, lunch, snacks, event materials, and other conference expenses, the cost is approximately $15 per attendee.

We intentionally keep merchandise pricing as low as possible, adding only a small margin to help offset a portion of these expenses.

However, if you believe in the mission of helping men grow in their faith, strengthen their families, and move forward in God’s purpose for their lives, we invite you to partner with us through a financial contribution.
Move Forward. is a conference created for men and focused on helping men grow deeper in their relationship with Jesus Christ. We also recognize the importance of investing in the next generation and encouraging young men to pursue a life of faith, purpose, and discipleship.
While the conference is designed with men in mind, anyone age 13 or older is welcome to attend. We encourage fathers, mentors, and other male role models to bring the young men in their lives. Because every teenager is different in maturity and life experience, we ask parents and guardians to use their discretion when deciding whether the conference is appropriate for their child.
Move Forward. is a non-denominational Christian conference committed to helping men grow deeper in their relationship with Jesus Christ. We believe:
- The Bible is the inspired Word of God and our authority for faith and life.
- There is one God, eternally existing as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
- Jesus Christ is the Son of God who lived a sinless life, died for our sins, rose from the dead, and offers salvation to all who place their faith in Him.
- Salvation is a gift of God's grace, received through faith in Jesus Christ alone.
- The Holy Spirit empowers believers to follow Jesus and live transformed lives.
- The Church is the body of Christ, called to worship God, make disciples, and share the hope of the Gospel.
- Every man is called to love God wholeheartedly and live with courage, integrity, humility, and purpose for the glory of Christ.
While attendees may come from different church traditions, our focus is on the foundational truths of the Christian faith and encouraging men to take their next step in following Jesus.