Xav Handfield
Campus Ministries Director · World Harvest Outreach SDA
A speaker, coach, and man of faith, Xav encourages others toward meaningful change, whole-person wellness, and a life that inspires those around them.
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Houston Area Men’s Ministry
Half-Night
of Prayer
More prayer. More power.
Friday
7 PM–midnight Central
Online via Zoom
This event has concluded.
“…The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much.”
A shared faith.
A time for prayer.
Join men from across the Houston area for an evening of prayer, encouragement, and fellowship. Hear brief devotional messages from our guests and ministry leaders as we seek God together.
Hosted by Jason Alexis
Voices of faith & encouragement
Featured guests
Five guests. One invitation:
let’s seek God together.
Tanika Vital-Pringle
Director, her4HIM Women’s Ministry · West Houston SDA
Rooted in her faith in Christ, Tanika helps women grow in purpose and community, bringing a heart for surrender, transformation, and Spirit-led flourishing.
Pr. Carlos Pasillas
Men’s Ministries English Coordinator · Texas Conference
Carlos helps people discover Christ’s matchless love and life-changing grace, equipping men and ministry leaders to serve God and reach their communities.
Mike Hansen
Hospice Chaplain · Blueprint for Men
A chaplain with a longstanding passion for men’s ministry, Mike walks alongside others in faith and leads a weekly Men of Integrity group.
Pr. Maboshe Makesa
Youth Pastor · Chicago
Maboshe loves sharing the beauty of Jesus with young people, drawing on his experience in pastoral ministry, Bible work, and literature evangelism.
Also joining us
Our ministry
community
Houston-area leaders joining their voices and hearts in prayer.
Your host
Jason Alexis
Houston Area Men’s Ministry
Originally from Trinidad and now living in Texas, Jason Alexis is a former engineer turned Christian entrepreneur, author, lay preacher, and men’s ministry leader. Married with two boys, he is passionate about helping churches use technology for evangelism and discipleship, and encouraging men to become Christ-centered leaders in their homes, churches, and communities.
Gilberto Pringle
Men’s Ministry Leader · West Houston
Gilberto serves as West Houston’s Men’s Ministry Leader. He describes himself simply as a humble servant of God, bringing that spirit of service to ministry.
Saveen Miriyala
Evangelist
Saveen seeks to live by faith, serve with purpose, and share Christ’s love, strengthening his family and leading with integrity in every entrusted role.
Olubukola Awoniyi
Elder & Men’s Ministries Leader · Houston International SDA
Olubukola is passionate about serving God, strengthening families, and encouraging others in their Christian journey through a life of humility, faithfulness, and service.
Brent Berthier
Men’s Ministry Leader · Gulfhaven SDA
A husband, father, and professional engineer with 14 years of church leadership experience, Brent builds brotherhood in Christ through commitment to family, church, and community.
Erick Gamas
Men’s Ministry Leader · Spring Creek SDA
A fourth-generation Seventh-day Adventist, Erick leads Men’s Ministry at Spring Creek SDA Church. Born in southern Mexico, he lives in Spring, Texas, and is a father and grandfather.
Friday, October 30
The evening
at a glance
All times Central
America/Chicago
Brief devotional messages and prayer throughout the evening, from 7 PM until midnight.
- 7:00–7:30 PM CentralMike Hansen
- 7:30–8:00 PM CentralSaveen Miriyala
- 8:00–8:30 PM CentralPr. Maboshe Makesa
- 8:30–9:00 PM CentralGilberto Pringle
- 9:00–9:30 PM CentralPr. Carlos Pasillas
- 9:30–10:00 PM CentralTanika Vital-Pringle
- 10:00–10:30 PM CentralOlubukola Awoniyi
- 10:30–11:00 PM CentralBrent Berthier
- 11:00–11:30 PM CentralErick Gamas
- 11:30 PM–midnight CentralXav Handfield
Thank you for praying with us
An evening of prayer.
A shared community.
This page preserves the speakers and schedule for our October 30, 2026 gathering.