Brotherhood & Freedom
CREATING AWARENESS.One Night. Three Missions. One Brotherhood.
Ecclesiastes 4:9-12
Step out of isolation. This is where it starts.May 6 • 6–9 PM • Charlotte, NC
Utsav Event Spaces • 5533 Westpark Dr, Charlotte, NC 28217
WHAT IS THIS NIGHT?
MOST MEN DON'T LACK FAITH — THEY LACK BROTHERHOOD AND GENUINE CONNECTION.
A lot of men are strong at work and steady at church — but alone in the battle.One night. Three organizations. One common purpose...We're bringing together Rise Up Kings, Sentinel Foundation, and F3 Nation to give men in Charlotte a chance to step out of isolation and into something real.→ Rise Up Kings — Christ-centered brotherhood and accountability
→ Sentinel Foundation — rescuing women and kids from the sex trade
→ F3 Nation — fitness, fellowship, and faith for menThis night is about creating awareness around these three organizations and the work they're doing in our community. No pressure. No pitch. Just an introduction and a chance to find your people.
Matt Monteverde
Professional Performance Coach, Rise Up Kings
Matt Monteverde is a U.S. Navy Veteran and Honorably Retired Police SWAT Officer who has spent his life operating in high-stakes environments where discipline, courage, and resilience were non-negotiable.After retiring from law enforcement, Matt entered the real estate industry and quickly achieved significant financial success. Yet behind the external wins, he found himself fighting a deeper war—one marked by a fractured identity, PTSD, alcoholism, and ultimately the separation of his family. Success had given him everything he thought he wanted, but none of what he truly needed.At his lowest point, Matt encountered the life-changing love of Jesus through Rise Up Kings—a three-day intensive experience designed to awaken men to their highest calling in faith, family, fitness, and finance.Through God’s grace, true brotherhood rooted in the foundation of love and accountability, and fully surrendering his life to Jesus, Matt experienced a radical transformation of his heart and mind. He found true freedom in Christ, healing from his past, and the restoration of his marriage.Today, Matt has stepped away from the real estate industry to fully devote his life to serving Jesus. As a Professional Performance Coach with Rise Up Kings, he walks alongside men in their darkest battles—helping them break free from shame, reclaim their identity, and step into the leaders God created them to be.Matt’s message is raw, real, and deeply redemptive—a testament that no man is too far gone, and that true transformation is possible through Christ.
Shannon Rusch
Director of African Operations, Sentinel Foundation
Shannon Rusch is a Navy SEAL veteran and multifaceted leader with over 25 years of experience in high-stakes military operations, contracting, corporate advisory, and humanitarian efforts.During his service with SEAL Team 4, he combated terrorism and narcotics trafficking in Central and South America. He later worked as a contractor in high-risk environments including Haiti, Ukraine, South America, and Africa, while also consulting for major firms such as Goldman Sachs, Lincoln, and Zeiss Medical. These experiences developed his expertise in resilience, strategic execution, and crisis management skills that continue to shape his leadership, personal development, and commitment to service.As Principal of Silent Shadow USA Inc., Shannon advises Fortune 500 companies and government clients on achieving mission-critical results. A highly sought-after speaker and motivator, he has shared the stage with prominent leaders including Ben Newman, Jesse Itzler, Herschel Walker, and Jackie Joyner-Kersee, delivering powerful insights on developing an “Unstoppable Mentality.” He holds a Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership and is certified as a John Maxwell trainer, speaker, and coach, as well as an IIN health coach, he empowers executives, teams, and individuals of all ages to overcome challenges and reach their full potential.Shannon’s humanitarian work focuses on veteran suicide prevention, disaster relief, and counter-child-trafficking initiatives. For a decade, he served as Lead Facilitator for Operation Restored Warrior, counseling veterans, at high risk of suicide. Following Hurricane Helene, he led the crisis response efforts in Western North Carolina. He currently serves as Director of African Operations for Sentinel Foundation, leading global counter-child-trafficking rescue missions.Shannon’s life’s work reflects a deep passion for empowering others, whether in boardrooms, disaster zones, or personal struggles. He lives in North Carolina with his wife, Shelby, their ten pugs, and a cat. He is a follower of Jesus, a father to one son, and a grandfather to three.
Frank Schwartz
Nant'an (CEO) of F3 Nation
Frank Schwartz, aka “Dark Helmet,” is the Nant’an (CEO) of F3 Nation and a lifelong champion of male community leadership.Based in Fort Mill, South Carolina, Frank leads the strategic vision and cultural stewardship of F3—a free, peer-led movement that helps men become better leaders in their homes, workplaces, and communities.Frank’s F3 journey began like so many others: a pre-dawn workout, a goofy nickname, and a gut-level recognition that something life-changing was underway. Since then, he’s become a guiding voice in shaping F3’s mission, language, and leadership structures. He’s all-in on helping men accelerate across the full spectrum of fitness, fellowship, and faith.Off the F3 gloom, Frank has built a career in internal communications, organizational culture, and leadership development. He’s also served in various leadership roles within his church and community.Above all, Frank is a husband and father committed to the belief that if you change a man, you change the world.
IGNITE — JULY 25
If May 6 is the introduction, Ignite is the on-ramp.Ignite is a one-day Rise Up Kings experience for men ready to go deeper — to break isolation, walk in freedom, and build real brotherhood.Interested? Let us know and we'll keep you in the loop as details come together.