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Former drug dealer to talk at men-only conference (23.09.08)
Robert Ivey hopes that his experience of finding faith in God will give hope to men who want to ditch a life of alcohol, drugs and crime.
The former drug dealer will be giving a talk at the UK's forthcoming National Band of Brothers Conference taking on Saturday, 27 September at Bethel Convention Centre, West Midlands.
Two thousand men from across the UK are expected to attend the day-long conference organised by the Men’s Room, a Christian ministry which aims to help men become better husbands, fathers, and leaders.
Robert explained, “Since I left school I’ve been involved in all kinds of things, gun crime, football hooliganism, drug dealing, drinking and violence. Although I believed in God, he didn’t play a major role in my life, and I certainly wasn’t looking for God when he came into my life ten months ago.
"However, since becoming a Christian, my life has changed for the better. My desires for the negative things in life have faded and I’m now focusing on being a better person so that I can be a more involved father and supportive loving partner. I want men to realise that being a Christian is a positive thing and that following Christian values enhances one’s life.”
Robert Ivey is just one of many speakers taking part in the National Band of Brothers conference. Other speakers include Health Minister Ivan Lewis, who will address mental health issues, Bishop Derek Webley MBE, a church leader who has been recognised for his work in his local community of Birmingham and leadership specialist Rev Errol Williams.
This year’s conference will also seek to encourage delegates to play a greater role in combating some of society’s pressing problems.
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