Catholic Men For Christ 2026
Saturday February 7th, 2026
St. Louis University High School
Keynote Speaker
Dr. Ben Akers is a highly sought after international Catholic speaker in discipleship, spirituality, and Scripture. He is an Associate Professor of Theology at the Augustine Institute and the Chief Mission Officer of the FORMED.org platform, which is a streaming platform providing trustworthy and inspiring Catholic video, audio, and eBook content from more than 60 other partners.
Previously, Dr. Akers served as the director of the Denver Catholic Biblical and Catechetical Schools and was an adjunct for the St. John Vianney Theological Seminary. He studied theology in the heart of the Catholic Church in Rome, Italy.
He and his wife are blessed with three daughters and two sons and reside in St. Louis.
Keynote Speaker
Paul has the past 30 years serving in various capacities, including president of a non-profit, speaker, mentor, consultant, and author. He has spoked over 2 million people worldwide, helping people know, understand, and live in the true and authentic freedom they were created to live in. He is the author of Rethink Happiness and his most recent best-selling book for men, Holy Grit, was released in 2023. Paul has written two devotionals for men as well. Paul holds a master’s degree in Theological Studies from the University of Dallas. It’s his role as a husband and father that he cherishes the most. Paul and his wife Gretchen have been married for twenty-eight years; they are the proud parents of five – Marie (and her husband Matt, grandson Jude), Jacob, Sarah, Clare, and Addie. He is a former college athlete and an avid lover of the outdoors.
Host
At his core, Adam Wright is a Roman Catholic striving to live the universal call to holiness through his vocation as a husband and father of five. Everything else is secondary.
In his current role, Adam serves as the on-air host for Covenant Network Catholic Radio, where he steers the morning drive show, “Roadmap to Heaven.” With a personal aspiration to become a saint, Adam candidly acknowledges the challenges and mistakes along the way, hoping to inspire others on their own journey towards holiness.
Passionate about sharing the redemptive power of suffering, Adam believes that embracing challenges of everyday living can lead to a closer relationship with God. He invites you to join him in his exploration of faith and the pursuit of holiness, and prays that you, too, will encounter the transforming power of God’s love and grace.
Music
Sean Feltz is a worship leader, song writer, and youth minister in St. Louis, MO. He has planned and led music ministry for many events and retreats for all ages and demographics. Sean began his time in music ministry at the age of 15, serving around the St. Louis area with his friends.
Since then, he has continued to grow, learn, and develop his gifts to better worship the Lord and serve His people. Sean currently serves as the Director of Apostolic Mission at St. Joseph Parish in Imperial, Missouri.
"Again Jesus soke to them, saying, "I am the light of the world; he who follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life."
-John 8:12
