--- title: "Survival Gear: 7 Must-Have Tools Every Dad Needs on his Journey." description: 7 must-have tools every dad needs on his journey. image: https://info.traillifeusa.com/hubfs/Survival%20Gear%20Header%201.jpg --- ![Survival Gear Header 1](https://info.traillifeusa.com/hubfs/Survival%20Gear%20Header%201.jpg "Survival Gear Header 1") **Be the Father God Designed You to Be** Join Kent Evans and Mark Hancock on **January 26, 2021, at 7pm ET**** **for this virtual summit to discuss the** 7 must-have tools every dad needs** to make his journey. As Kent Evans has said, **"You don't just want your children to be good citizens, you want them to know and follow Jesus Christ.”** This event will help fathers do this effectively and intentionally.   ![KentEvans](https://info.traillifeusa.com/hs-fs/hubfs/KentEvans.jpg?width=400&height=400&name=KentEvans.jpg "KentEvans") ## **Keynote Speaker** **[Manhood Journey](https://manhoodjourney.org/) - Executive Director - Kent Evans** Kent Evans is the founder and Executive Director of  Manhood Journey, a ministry that helps fathers and mentors become disciple-makers and build the next generation of godly men. After a twenty-year career as a business leader, he embarked on biblical fatherhood ministry projects. He's appeared on television, radio, web outlets and podcasts. He's spoken at parenting and men's events. Kent's the author of [ Wise Guys: Unlocking Hidden Wisdom from the Men Around You ](https://www.amazon.com/Wise-Guys-Unlocking-Hidden-Wisdom/dp/193962228X). He and his wife April have five sons and live in Louisville, Kentucky. ![MHcrop2](https://info.traillifeusa.com/hubfs/MHcrop2.png "MHcrop2") ## **Event Emcee** **[Trail Life USA](https://www.adflegal.org/) - CEO - Mark Hancock** Mark Hancock began his career founding a national advertising agency and running it for fifteen years. His conversion to Christ led him into ministry as a Youth and College Pastor, Associate Pastor, Homeless Ministry Director and Global Event Director for an international ministry, organizing events on five continents.  He holds two Masters Degrees in the Mental Health Counseling field, having spent a number of years in private practice, and has taught at secular and Christian colleges. Mark has been a guest on numerous radio and television programs including: Fox Nation's Starnes Country, Family Life Radio, and James Dobson's Family Talk Program. In 2017, Mark was named to the American Family Association's '40 Faithful'. An author, award-winning writer, and conference speaker, he serves as Chief Executive Officer of Trail Life USA and lives near Greenville, SC with his wife of over 30 years. They  have two sons. [![MJ_logo_horiz_MOB](https://info.traillifeusa.com/hubfs/MJ_logo_horiz_MOB.png "MJ_logo_horiz_MOB")](https://manhoodjourney.org/) [![trail-life-usa-logo](https://info.traillifeusa.com/hs-fs/hubfs/trail-life-usa-logo.png?width=335&height=73&name=trail-life-usa-logo.png "trail-life-usa-logo")](https://www.traillifeusa.com/?hsLang=en) ## Being a dad isn't about being Perfect, it's about being in Pursuit of the one who is. ## As men, we hear plenty about what we are doing wrong!  ## This is not one of those conferences! Join Kent Evans and Mark Hancock for an hour of Inspiration from real dads, Connection with men around the country, and Practical Encouragement to Grow your Relationship with your Son in the New Year.   ![Survival Gear Father Son 1 Final](https://info.traillifeusa.com/hubfs/social-suggested-images/Survival%20Gear%20Father%20Son%201%20Final.jpg "Survival Gear Father Son 1 Final") ## “You want to disciple, not just 'raise' your children. You realize the primary role you have as a father is to disciple your children in the Lord.” ## - Kent Evans, Executive Director, Manhood Journey ## Links and Downloads [![trail-life-usa-let-boys-be-boys-ebook-295x300](https://info.traillifeusa.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog%20Images/trail-life-usa-let-boys-be-boys-ebook-295x300.png?width=148&name=trail-life-usa-let-boys-be-boys-ebook-295x300.png)](https://info.traillifeusa.com/ebook?hsLang=en) [Let Boys Be Boys E-Book](https://info.traillifeusa.com/ebook?hsLang=en) [ ![fatheronpurpose](https://info.traillifeusa.com/hs-fs/hubfs/fatheronpurpose.png?width=208&name=fatheronpurpose.png)](https://manhoodjourney.org/father-on-purpose/)   [Be A Father On Purpose](https://manhoodjourney.org/father-on-purpose/) ## Walk Worthy! “… that you may walk worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing Him, being fruitful in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God;…” Colossians 1:10 [** Find A Troop ](https://info.traillifeusa.com/find-a-troop/?hsLang=en) [** Start A Troop ](https://info.traillifeusa.com/start-a-troop/?hsLang=en)