Star Lake Lodge Retreat Center
Enjoy the beauty of God's creation as you walk around the lake and trails through the woods.
Our 2026 Conference Theme
God has entrusted every man with a sacred responsibility. "Guard the Trust" is a call to faithfully protect and steward the faith, family, influence, and opportunities God has placed in our care.
Power In Numbers
Be inspired by the power of joining other men as we seek to be Battle Ready!
Meet the Conference Speakers:
Rob Phraner
CEO of Horizon Legal Solutions
Rob Phraner, (Crossroads Men’s Retreat keynote speaker alumnus), brings more than 30 years of ministry experience along with a proven track record of leadership, dedication, and excellence in both the financial and business sectors. His outstanding work ethic helped him achieve success as a top Financial Advisor with Edward Jones, where he faithfully served clients in the areas of investments and financial planning.
Today, Rob serves as the Chief Administrative Officer of Horizon Legal Solutions, Inc., where he oversees operations with the same integrity, wisdom, and commitment that have characterized both his professional career and ministry service. His unique blend of ministry experience, leadership ability, and financial expertise continues to make a meaningful impact on those he serves.
In addition to his professional responsibilities, Rob will also serve the Crossroads Church congregation in the coming year through teaching, leadership, and small group curriculum development. His passion for discipleship and helping others grow in their faith has been a consistent hallmark of both his ministry and career.
Today, Rob serves as the Chief Administrative Officer of Horizon Legal Solutions, Inc., where he oversees operations with the same integrity, wisdom, and commitment that have characterized both his professional career and ministry service. His unique blend of ministry experience, leadership ability, and financial expertise continues to make a meaningful impact on those he serves.
In addition to his professional responsibilities, Rob will also serve the Crossroads Church congregation in the coming year through teaching, leadership, and small group curriculum development. His passion for discipleship and helping others grow in their faith has been a consistent hallmark of both his ministry and career.
Dr. OJ Oleka
Chief Executive Officer
Dr. O.J. Oleka is the Chief Executive Officer of the State Financial Officers Foundation (SFOF), a national organization dedicated to advancing fiscally responsible public policy, protecting taxpayer dollars, and promoting economic freedom in a free-market economy.
Born in the United States to Nigerian immigrant parents who arrived with little more than the clothes on their back, Dr. Oleka’s life story is a powerful testament to the American Dream. Through faith, hard work, opportunity, his family rose from poverty to prosperity and he has carried those values with him every phase of his career.
A lifelong advocate for conservative principles, Dr. Oleka has dedicated his career to public service and preserving America as a beacon of hope. He earned a Marketing degree from the University of Louisville, and an M.B.A. and Ph.D. in Leadership in Higher Education from Bellarmine University. His distinguished career includes serving as Deputy Treasurer of Kentucky, where he protected taxpayer dollars from fraud, defended private property rights, and helped the office earn national recognition for budget transparency. He later served as President of a statewide higher education association, successfully fighting government overreach during the COVID pandemic to keep campuses open, preserve thousands of jobs, and keep students learning.
A published op-ed contributor to The Wall Street Journal and author of the leadership devotional As It Is In Heaven, Dr. Oleka is a respected public speaker and thought leader on leadership, public policy, and conservative values.
Dr. Oleka resides in Kentucky, with his wife Jamie and their three children. Deeply committed to their faith, they serve as leaders in their local church.
Dr. O.J. Oleka is the Chief Executive Officer of the State Financial Officers Foundation (SFOF), a national organization dedicated to advancing fiscally responsible public policy, protecting taxpayer dollars, and promoting economic freedom in a free-market economy.
Born in the United States to Nigerian immigrant parents who arrived with little more than the clothes on their back, Dr. Oleka’s life story is a powerful testament to the American Dream. Through faith, hard work, opportunity, his family rose from poverty to prosperity and he has carried those values with him every phase of his career.
A lifelong advocate for conservative principles, Dr. Oleka has dedicated his career to public service and preserving America as a beacon of hope. He earned a Marketing degree from the University of Louisville, and an M.B.A. and Ph.D. in Leadership in Higher Education from Bellarmine University. His distinguished career includes serving as Deputy Treasurer of Kentucky, where he protected taxpayer dollars from fraud, defended private property rights, and helped the office earn national recognition for budget transparency. He later served as President of a statewide higher education association, successfully fighting government overreach during the COVID pandemic to keep campuses open, preserve thousands of jobs, and keep students learning.
A published op-ed contributor to The Wall Street Journal and author of the leadership devotional As It Is In Heaven, Dr. Oleka is a respected public speaker and thought leader on leadership, public policy, and conservative values.
Dr. Oleka resides in Kentucky, with his wife Jamie and their three children. Deeply committed to their faith, they serve as leaders in their local church.