DUDE Conference 2025

DUDE CONFERENCE 2025

Helping Dudes Look More Like Jesus

📅 Saturday, September 27 | 🕘 9:00 AM – 2:30 PM

📍 99 East Pearl Street, New Haven, CT 06513

🎯 Ages 16–35

Pastor Ivan G. Estrada Jr. is a loving husband to Ashley Roman-Estrada and a devoted father to Zion Estrada. He serves as an associate pastor at Una Iglesia Para La Ciudad in New Haven, CT, where he is known for his Christ-centered, culturally relevant, and practical teaching style. As an itinerant speaker, mentor to young men and youth leaders, and author of Men Follow Models, Pastor Ivan equips and encourages believers to live faithful and faith-filled lives with biblical depth and everyday application.

He is also the founder of DUDE, a movement committed to building strong, whole men of God through authentic community, bold faith, and intentional mentorship. With a passion for discipling the next generation, Ivan launched DUDE to confront cultural norms and call men into deeper purpose and Christlike maturity. His heart beats for the discipleship and empowerment of men. Through DUDE, he is raising up a brotherhood designed to help dudes look more like Jesus.

Many young men today are battling hopelessness, loneliness, and confusion without strong role models. DUDE Conference is designed to challenge and equip young men (ages 16–35) to grow through community, coaching, and Christ. This one-day event will help you take the next step in your faith, leadership, and personal growth.

• Teaching from seasoned pastors and coaches who have been mentoring and leading men for decades
• A live Q&A panel with three respected voices speaking to the real struggles of young men
• Moments of worship and prayer to recenter and recharge
• A light breakfast and full lunch provided
• A free copy of A Devo for Dudes, a brand-new 21-day devotional written by Pastor Ivan Estrada
• Access to the DUDE merch store with exclusive gear

General Admission

• Breakfast and lunch
• Access to all sessions and panels
• Free copy of A Devo for Dudes

VIP Admission

• Everything in General Admission
• Preferred seating
• Commemorative DUDE Conference t-shirt

• You feel disconnected, unmotivated, or uncertain about your direction
• You want to grow spiritually and find purpose
• You need strong male mentors and a community that will challenge you

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

99 E Pearl St, 99 East Pearl Street, New Haven, United States