FireShop Conference
Oceanside CA // March 27 – 28, 2026
What Is the Fire Shop Men’s Conference?
The Fire Shop Men’s Conference exists to call men into the purpose they were created for. In a world full of opinions about masculinity, we look to one unchanging source of truth — the Word of God. Scripture gives clear direction for every man willing to step up and respond. Our mission is to awaken and equip God-built men for this generation: men with the courage to face their pain, the strength to lead with conviction, and the boldness to live fully alive in Christ. We believe God is raising up men who know who they are, why they’re here, and that they were built for this moment.
Speakers
J. Warner Wallace
J. Warner Wallace is a Dateline featured cold-case homicide detective, popular national speaker and best-selling author. He continues to consult on cold-case investigations while serving as a Senior Fellow at the Colson Center for Christian Worldview. He is also an adjunct professor of apologetics at Talbot School of Theology (Biola University), Gateway Seminary, and Southern Evangelical Seminary, and a faculty member at Summit Ministries. J. Warner became a Christ-follower at the age of thirty-five after investigating the claims of the New Testament gospels using his skill set as a detective. He eventually earned a Master’s Degree in Theological Studies from Gateway Seminary.
Chris Hilkin
Chris Hilken is a pastor, trained apologist, and professor of theology for Summit Bible College. He served at North Coast Church in San Diego for 10 years as a teaching pastor and a leader of the young adult ministry. He married his college sweetheart, Paige Hilken, and the two of them shared a decade-long love that brought 5 little ones into the world in less than 7 years. In 2021, after a catastrophic medical diagnosis, Paige fell into a battle with mental health that ended in her taking her own life. After taking a year off of ministry to heal and counsel his 5 kids, he’s returned to ministry with a renewed vigor for the gospel that’s deeper than ever as he now understands firsthand the wrestling match and questions that come with following Jesus. Hard questions. Deep grief. Good grace.
Doug Reid
Schedule
Friday
Registration Opens – 5:00PM
Session 1 – 6:30PM
Saturday
Breakfast – 8:00AM
Session 2 – 9:00AM
Break Outs – 11:00AM
Lunch – 12:00PM
Session 3 – 1:00PM
Session 4 – 2:00PM

