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Men's Conference Speakers

The Lord has equipped these men with His Spirit and giftings to encourage and teach men in the ways of the Lord. Together they will minister and share from personal experiences to give God glory for all that He has done in their lives.

Pastor Rich Catapano is a native of Brooklyn, New York, who came to Christ during the Jesus Movement in 1972. He has been active in ministry full-time since 1979, serving as Youth Pastor, Associate Pastor, and as a Senior Pastor for 33 years. He received his training from the University of Valley Forge as well as from the Assemblies of God Theological Seminary. His passion for the Word, his focus on discipleship, and his New York sense of humor have made him a well-respected and well-received servant of the Lord. His favorite pastimes are fishing and spending time with his wonderful wife, two sons, and five grandchildren

Pastor Jeff Oettle was born in Michigan and graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1993. Just before starting pilot training, he had a supernatural encounter with Jesus, surrendering his life to Him and answering His call to full-time ministry. In July of 1995, he became part of the worship team at the Brownsville Revival in Pensacola, Florida, and saw God do incredible things! God used his Naval service to open doors for ministry in many places around the world, sharing his revival experiences and preaching the Good News. He has been married to the love of his life, Jennifer, for 27 years. He and Jennifer launched Inspire, the church where they continue to serve since 2013. Their passion and the focus of their ministry is for the power, presence, and glory of God to be manifest through His people.

Tim Denmark has been an active member of his church’s men ministries and has served in the church in various ministries for several decades. Tim has also served as a police officer in New York for 29 years. He and his wife, Yvonne, serve with Samaritans Purse in disaster relief, as well as in the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, as Chaplains. They have been married for 38 years and have three sons and three grandchildren.

Pastor David Bowidowicz serves as the pastor of Bible Baptist Church of Naples Italy. A graduate of Bethany Baptist Theological seminary, the University of Maryland, and the University of Texas at El Paso. He served 24 years as a Supply Corps Officer in the US Navy living throughout the US and Italy. He and his wife Tina have been married for 26 years. They have two daughters, Rebekah and Rachel who live in Maine.

Pastor Joe Benecasa was born into an Italian-American family in New York and came to the saving knowledge of Jesus Christ just before his 20th birthday, being delivered from a life of drugs and alcohol. Joe pursued a career in accounting until the Lord called him to full-time ministry at the age of 49. He has been actively involved in ministry since his conversion, holding positions that include pastor, associate pastor, and Sunday school teacher, as well as heading up a boy’s ministry called Royal Rangers for over 23 years. He established and is currently pastor of Lighthouse Fellowship Napoli. Joe has been married to his wonderful wife, Mary, for 41 years and they have four children and five grandchildren.

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