Joe DeFort
Men’s Ministry Leader
The Men’s Ministry provides opportunities for spiritual growth, for recreational activities to promote fellowship with other Christian men and to utilize individual skills to support other men and serve within our church body.
Joe DeFort, Men’s Ministry Leader has been an elder at Candlelight for several years and has attended since 2004. As a Marine Corps kid, he was born in California and raised in North Carolina and Pennsylvania before returning to California to complete his schooling. Joe has degrees in Fire Science and Health Services and retired after a career as a fireman/paramedic in southern California. Joe enjoys hunting, fly fishing and fly tying along with DIY projects.
Joe enjoys the interaction with the Men’s Ministry here at Candlelight. “It is the responsibility of men to lead both at home and church.”
Contact Joe DeFort: joe@candlelight.org
Coming Up!
Men’s Morning Bible Study
Saturday, August 8, 2026 - 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM
Start your weekend grounded in God’s Word and sharpened through fellowship with other men. The Men’s Morning Bible Study is designed to help men grow spiritually, think biblically, and live out their faith with conviction.
This early-morning gathering offers meaningful teaching, honest discussion, and the encouragement that comes from walking alongside other men who desire to lead well—in their homes, workplaces, and church. Whether you’ve been at Candlelight for years or are just getting plugged in, this is a place to grow, be challenged, and stay anchored in truth. Men's Morning Bible Study meets every Saturday at 7:30 AM in the Gym (Use the north door to the church building to enter the gym).
Questions? Email Men's Ministry Leader Joe DeFort Joe@Candlelight.org.
Click HERE to sign up.
Men's Evening Bible Study
Monday, August 10, 2026 - 7:00 PM
The Evening Men’s Bible Study offers a focused, one-hour study for men looking for a consistent time in God’s Word, while being grounded and strengthened through brotherhood.
This study emphasizes clear biblical teaching and practical application, helping men remain spiritually sharp as they navigate the demands of work, family, and daily life. It also provides space to build meaningful relationships with other men who are committed to growing in faith and learning to lead well. It’s a great option for those who prefer an evening rhythm and a concise, week-to-week approach to discipleship.
Meets Mondays, 7:00–8:00 PM in the Chapel (Upstairs) (Use the north door to the church building to enter).
Questions? Email leader Scott Foster at scofos3981@gmail.com.
Sign up HERE.
A Call to Action Training Event
Sunday, August 23, 2026
This November, Idaho voters will have to make a choice about Proposition 1. But before we make that choice, we need to understand exactly what we are voting on.
Proposition 1 is far more sweeping than many Idaho voters realize. It allows abortion up until birth, criminalizes parents who intervene when their minor child seeks an abortion, and contains additional provisions with serious implications for the unborn, women, and parental rights in Idaho. There is much that voters have not been told—and it is worse than you think.
That is why we are holding A Call to Action on Sunday, August 23, from 5–7 PM at Candlelight Christian Fellowship.
Join AJ Hurley from The White Rose Resistance and Pastor Paul Van Noy as we break down what is actually contained in Proposition 1, explain why even moderate and liberal-leaning voters should be concerned, and equip you to confidently communicate that information to your friends, family, and neighbors.
This training is also preparation for a massive door-to-door emergency intervention in our community. We are mobilizing to take this information to the streets of Kootenai County and beyond and make sure Idaho voters know what is truly at stake before they cast their ballots.
Light refreshments will be provided.
Get informed. Get equipped. Get involved.
