Star Lake Lodge Retreat Center
Enjoy the beauty of God's creation as you walk around the lake and trails through the woods.
Our 2025 Conference Theme
Life is a constant battle and unless we are prepared we will lose. During our time together we will explore the depths of the Armor of God found in Ephesians 6 so we can be Battle Ready!
Power In Numbers
Be inspired by the power of joining other men as we seek to be Battle Ready!
Meet the Conference Speakers:
Rob Phraner
CEO of Horizon Legal Solutions
Rob brings over 30 years of ministry experienced along with his outstanding work ethic which has helped him accomplish much in the area of investment and now his role overseeing Horizon.
Mike Bell
Mike Bell has been a member of First Baptist Peachtree City for 41 years. He currently serves as Deacon, Church Treasurer, and teaches an adult life group. He and his wife have had the privilege of bringing mission teams to support the Crossroads Stanton Island Gift wrap ministry for many years. He is a retired executive from Delta Air Lines and also retired from the Coast Guard after a 30 year reserve career.
Barry Marchman
Chief Owner of Piedmont Capital Ai
Barry Marchman owns Piedmont Capital Ai, a capital investment firm. He was a faculty member of Georgia Tech’s College of Business for 10 years. For 8 years, he was a board member and Chairman of the Board of the Fayette County Public School System with 25 schools. Early in his career he worked as an electrical engineer for Southern Company and later General Electric where he gradually transitioned from engineering, to technical sales, to finance. He was trained at Georgia Tech and Florida State University. He has taught MBA students, undergrads, high school students, middle school students, older adults, young married adults, and 5th graders. He has been married to Evelyn for 30 years and they have 7 children (14 to 26) and 2 daughter in laws (so far).
Curtis Weaver
Curtis Weaver has been married for over 40 years. His wife is a retired schoolteacher. Curtis is the father of two daughters and grandfather of 4 with the 5th on the way. His oldest daughter is married to an Army Officer and his youngest daughter is in the mission field with her husband. Curtis served 23 years in the United States Army; 11 Years at the Centers for Disease Control working on Terrorism Preparedness and Emergency Response; 10 Years as a business owner in the restaurant industry; and for the last 2 years, as the HR Director for the restaurant company.