Tony Dungy, Jim Zorn to Headline National Men’s Conference, April 17
RED ZONE: “Equipping Men to Cross the Line” to Challenge Men to
Fully Engage with Faith, Family, Community
March 3, 2010 (Washington, D.C.) – Tony Dungy and Jim Zorn will headline RED ZONE: “Equipping Men to Cross the Line.” The day-long conference will be held on Saturday, April 17, at First Baptist Church of Glenarden, 600 Watkins Park Drive, Upper Marlboro, Md. Four thousand men are expected to turn out for the conference that is intended to inspire and equip men to fully engage with their faith, families and communities.
The live event, sponsored by Foundation for Manhood, will feature as the main speakers:
- Tony Dungy - head coach of the Super Bowl XLI Champion Indianapolis Colts, TV commentator and best-selling author of UnCommon: Finding Your Path to Significance (Tyndale House, 2009), and Quiet Strength: The Principles, Practices and Priorities of a Winning Life (Tyndale House, 2008).
- John Harbaugh - head coach of the Baltimore Ravens and member of a legendary coaching family.
- James (JB) Brown, multi-talented entrepreneur and consultant; host of The NFL Today on CBS; author of Role of a Lifetime: Reflections on Faith, Family and Significant Living (FaithWords, 2009)
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- Jim Zorn, former head coach of the Washington Redskins (2008-2009); now the QB coach for the Baltimore Ravens (2010).
Participants in the RED ZONE conference will also choose from a number of morning and afternoon life-strategy workshops led by well-known sports figures including Mike London, new head football coach at the University of Virginia; enjoy uplifting music; visit dozens of exhibitors and meet special NFL guests.
“We want all men, young and old alike, ten years old to a hundred, to attend this event,” says event organizer Marty Granger, chairman of Foundation for Manhood. “Our goal is to challenge men to step up and face the issues that hold them back from realizing their God-given potential. This day will also be an opportunity to pay tribute to other faithful men, as the attendees will be introduced to the Christian Men’s Wall of Honor.”
Group ticket prices for RED ZONE begin at $25 with special discounts for young men and active duty military. Event sponsorships are available at the $10,000 (Touchdown), $5,000 (Legacy), $2,500 (Tribute) and $1,000 (Tailgate) levels.
RED ZONE Is a presentation of Foundation for Manhood, a non-profit advocacy organization focused on promoting biblical manhood in partnership with the men’s ministry of First Baptist Church of Glenarden (Md.), led by Senior pastor John Jenkins.
Press who wish to cover the event are admitted free. Press must show valid press pass and register in advance. To arrange for an interview or to cover this event, contact Kathy Thompson, cell, 703.855.5556, or by Email: KathyThompson0914@yahoo.com; or Lou Holder, cell, 301-938-9509, lou@louholder.com. For full details, visit www.wacmm.org/redzone.html.
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