ABOUT DAVE
PASTOR. AUTHOR. SPEAKER
Dave Novak is a sought after speaker, church planter and former lead pastor in Sacramento, CA. He and his wife Lori pastored the church for over 15 years. Dave’s ministry has been shaped in racially diverse cultures and non-churched contexts, giving him a relevant voice of hope. He is the author of “No More Dad Issues” and "Fearless Men". In August of 2025, Dave founded Fearless Men's Movement to accelerate the growth of men's ministries in churches throughout the world. He speaks to audiences nationally and globally, and he's ordained with the Assemblies of God. Dave and Lori married in 1999 and have 2 adult children, Leah and Titus.
EQUIPPING LEADERS /// EMPOWERING MEN
2026 CALENDAR
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JANUARY
10th Horizon Church (W. Sacramento, CA)
17th-18th New Life Church (Corning, CA)​
26th Century Assembly (Lodi, CA)
FEBRUARY
2nd Life Bridge Community Church (Fresno, CA)
15th Sun Grove (Elk Grove, CA)
MARCH
20th-21st Fearless Men's Con. (Elk Grove, CA)
APRIL
17th One Church (Modesto, CA)
24th-25th Church of Harvest Men's Con. (Sacramento)
26th Neighborhood Church (Modesto, CA)
MAY
15th-17th Foothills Church Ret. (Cameron Park, CA)
JUNE
5th Thrive Men's Retreat (Elk Grove, CA)
21st Century Assembly (Lodi, CA)
SEPTEMBER
1st-6th Fearless Men's Baja Adventure (Baja, MX)
5th Fearless Men's Int'l. Conference (Baja, MX)
25th-27th The Journey Church Retreat (Boise, ID)
OCTOBER
22nd-24th Fearless Men's Retreat​
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