Ezra Stanton has been a pastor for the past 15 years. Though he and Kendra had never been to Austin, they sensed God was leading them to plant a church here. In just nine months, they moved their family and 32 other people from the west coast to start Mission Church.

Ezra enjoys spending time with friends and family, exploring Austin, watching SportsCenter, playing golf, and new shoes. He is married to his best friend, Kendra. They have two daughters and a son.

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Recorded live at ManCamp 2025, this powerful message from pastor and author Kenny Luck challenges every man to rise into the calling God has placed on his life. With trademark passion, humor, and straight talk, Kenny unpacks what it means to be a man of integrity, courage, and spiritual influence in today’s world. Whether you were at camp or not, this message will call you forward in your faith, your family, and your leadership.

Get ready to be stretched, sharpened, and sent.

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Tim Lukei is the Men’s Pastor at Mariners Church in Irvine, California, where he has served since 2008. With over 20 years of ministry experience, Tim has cultivated a leadership style that is both dynamic and entrepreneurial. Since taking the helm of Mariners’ Men’s Ministry in 2016, he has led it to remarkable growth—seeing a 300% increase in participation. Under his leadership, the ministry has transformed from a group with a median age of 55+ to a vibrant, multigenerational community of men ranging from their 20s to 90s.

As a visionary leader, Tim has also expanded the Men of Mariners ministry to over 100 life groups, offering countless opportunities for men to connect, serve, and grow in their faith. The ministry hosts three major annual retreats—Kayak, G4, and Man Camp—with up to 400 attendees each, providing intentional spaces for men to deepen their relationship with God.

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