More than 10,000 men have converged on downtown this weekend for what one participant called a "pep rally for God."
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The 16th annual ManPower Conference, hosted by The Potter's House church, began Thursday and continues today at the Fort Worth Convention Center.
The men-only event aims to equip participants with tools to build strong marriages, increase self-confidence and take on community responsibilities.
It was launched by Bishop T.D. Jakes, senior pastor of The Potter's House, a 30,000-member church with congregations in Dallas and Fort Worth.
Remarks from Jakes will highlight the final session this morning.
"It's the one place where we can bond. We can see our brother be free to express himself without being embarrassed," said Nick Nicholas of Dallas. "It's a coming-together of men recognizing who we're really celebrating."
Besides Jakes, speakers at the conference include Bishop Lester Love, senior pastor of The City of Love in New Orleans, and the Rev. Samuel Rodriguez, pastor of the Christian Worship Center in California.
