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". Dave is the founder of two non-profits, the Fearless Men's Movement to accelerate the growth of men's ministries in churches, and The F2 Project, for training dads. 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
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
June 1st Real Life Church (Sacramento)
5th Thrive Men's Retreat (Elk Grove, CA)
20th The River Church (Reno, NV)
21st Century Assembly (Lodi, CA)
JULY
5th Thrive Church (Laguna-Elk Grove, CA)
SEPTEMBER
1st-6th Fearless Men's Baja Adventure (Baja, MX)
5th Fearless Men's Int'l. Conference (Baja, MX)
18th-20th Victory Outreach (S. Sacramento)
25th-27th The Journey Church Retreat (Boise, ID)
OCTOBER
22nd-24th Fearless Men's Retreat
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