Events
“Ed makes the Ten Commandments come alive!”
-Domenic Rizzi
Marian Conference Emcee
Ed Van Buskirk's Upcoming Speaking Events
29th Annual Men Under Construction Conference
Saturday, February 21, 2026, Doors Open at 6:30am, Overland Park, KS
Ed’s Topic: Are You Prepared for Battle?
Today’s culture is a battlefield, and every man needs a plan and a strategy to avoid the landmines. In this breakout, we’ll unpack God’s field manual — the Ten Commandments — not as ancient rules, but as a powerful plan for becoming the man you were created to be. Strong. Steady. Ready. For your family, your mission, and your eternal purpose.
Register at MenUnderConstruction.org – Location, Church of the Ascension, 9510 W 127th St, Overland Park, KS 66213
Spiritual Life Center
Wednesday, March 18, 2026, The “10am-2pm Retreat”, Wichita, KS
Morning Presentation Topic: Restoring and Strengthening Relationships for Lasting Joy
Discover the beauty and relevance of God’s Commandments in daily life. This presentation explores how the Ten Commandments lay the foundation for right relationship with God and with one another. You’ll learn how the first three Commandments draw us closer to the Lord, deepening our love and devotion, while Commandments four through ten strengthen and restore our relationships with others—bringing greater joy, peace, and unity into our families, communities, and the world.
Afternoon Presentation Topic: Go Therefore…
Grounded in Jesus’ Great Commission in Matthew 28, this presentation is a call to authentic discipleship—inviting us not only to live the Commandments, but to joyfully pass them on to the next generation. Rather than presenting them as mere rules, we’ll explore the Commandments as God’s roadmap for a joyful and fulfilling life. Attendees will leave equipped and inspired with practical, fun, and engaging ways to teach the Commandments to the children in their lives—helping these timeless truths take root in lasting and transformative ways.
Register at https://slc.retreatportal.com/
Servi Christi
May 19, 2026, 5:15pm, Rockford, IL
Topic: TBD
Rosary at Holy Family Church at 5:15pm followed by Mass. Then Dinner and Presentation at restaurant.
Locations: Holy Family Church, 4401 Highcrest Rd, Rockford, IL 61107; then Francescho’s Ristorante, 7128 Spring Creek Road, Rockford, IL
Past Events
- November 15, 2025, St. Augustin Church, Des Moines, IA – Learning and Living God’s Recipe for Authentic Happiness and Abundant Joy
- November 15, 2025, St. Luke the Evangelist Church, Ankeny, IA – God’s Recipe For Boys To Become Men, Retreat for Boys in Grades 3-8
- August 24, 2025, Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Harrisonville, MO – Following God’s Directives Catechist Mini Retreat
- May 14, 2025, Toledo Diocesan Council of Catholic Women, Day of Renewal Retreat, Cary, OH – God’s Recipe for a Wonderful Life; Go therefore…
- May 13, 2025 – Sacred Heart Church, Cardington, OH – God’s Recipe for Authentic Joy and Freedom
- April 9, 2025 – Wichita Diocese Spiritual Life Center – God’s Recipe for a Wonderful Life; Go therefore…
- April 9, 2025 – St. Jude Catholic Church, Wichita, KS – Preparing for a Joyous Sacrament of Confession
- April 8, 2025 – Legatus, Wichita Chapter – Getting Back To the Basics in Your Life, Family, and Business
- March 21, 2025 – Benedictine College’s 14th Annual Symposium and Business Summit on Transforming the Culture, Atchison, KS – The Ten Commandments as a Moral Code for Business
- March 12, 2025 – St. Regis Catholic Church, Kansas City, MO – A Lifetime of Authentic Joy: Living the Ten Commandments
- November 4, 2024 – Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph, MO Professional Development Day – Teaching your students to know, understand and apply the Ten Commandments in everyday living. (Two separate group talks)
- June 6, 2024 – Serra Club, Overland Park, KS – God’s Recipe for More Vocations to the Priesthood and Religious Life
- April 18, 2024 – Serra Club, North Kansas City, MO – The Ten Commandments: The Foundation for Vocations to the Priesthood and Religious Life
- February 17, 2024 – Kansas City-St. Joseph, MO Eucharistic Marian Conference – Do Whatever He Tells You
- February 7, 2024 – Serra Club, Downtown Kansas City, MO – Mary- Our Role Model for Living the Ten Commandments
- January 10, 2024 – Serra Club, Kansas City, MO – The Ten Commandments: The Foundation for Vocations to the Priesthood and Religious Life
- December 14, 2023 – St. Ann Catholic Church, Excelsior Springs, MO – Advent Retreat – An Advent Journey to Slow Down the Christmas Rush
- Fall 2023 – St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church, Cleveland, OH – God’s Recipe for a Wonderful Life Study of the Ten Commandments
- Fall 2023 – Nativity of Mary Catholic Church, Independence, MO – God’s Recipe for a Wonderful Life Study of the Ten Commandments
- Fall 2023 – St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church, Independence, MO – God’s Recipe for a Wonderful Life Study of the Ten Commandments
- Summer & Fall 2023 – Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception – Kansas City, MO – Cathedral Lunch & Learn Series: God’s Recipe for a Wonderful Life
- September 29, 2023 – Catholic Schools Professional Development Day – Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph, MO – Creating a Culture of Cooperation, Friendship, and Respect
- May 10, 2023 – Legatus, Kansas City, MO – God’s Recipe for Authentic Joy & Freedom
- Winter 2023 – St. Gabriel Catholic Church, Kansas City, MO – God’s Recipe for a Wonderful Life Study of the Ten Commandments
- Winter 2023 – St. Bartholomew Catholic Church, Windsor, MO – God’s Recipe for a Wonderful Life Study of the Ten Commandments
- Winter 2023 – Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Clinton, MO – God’s Recipe for a Wonderful Life Study of the Ten Commandments
- January 11, 2023 – St. Gabriel Catholic Church, Kansas City, MO – Truth: God’s Gift for Life and Families
- Fall 2022 – Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Kansas City, MO – Navigating Worldly Confusion with Divine Truth, God’s Recipe for A Wonderful Life Study
- December 10, 2022 – Catholic Young Professionals, Kansas City Chapter – St. Agnes Catholic Church, Roeland Park, KS – Discovering Authentic Truth: God’s Gift for Today’s Young Professionals
- December 7, 2022 – St. Andrew the Apostle Parish, Gladstone, MO – Mary: Our Role Model For Living the 10 Commandments
- September 10, 2022 – 4th Annual Eucharistic Congress, Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph, St. James Church, Liberty, MO – Being in Communion With Jesus Through His Commandments
- August 28, 2022 – Our Lady of Lourdes, Harrisonville, MO – Truth: God’s Gift for Life and Families
- June 11, 2022 – National Shrine of Mary, Laurie, MO – Pilgrimage: God’s Recipe for Daily Life
- June 6, 2022 – Our Lady of the Presentation, Lee’s Summit, MO – Truth: God’s Gift for Life and Families
- April 4, 2022 – St. Joseph’s Catholic Parish, Pilot Grove, MO – Truth: God’s Gift for Life and Families
- March 8, 2022 – St. Therese Church, Kansas City, MO – Mary: Our Role Model for Living the Ten Commandments
- November 12-13, 2021 – Parish Lenten Service, St. Joseph Catholic Church, Jefferson City, MO – Mary: Our Role Model For Living The Commandments
- Winter 2021 – Christ the King Church, Kansas City, MO – God’s Recipe for a Wonderful Life Study of the Commandments
- March 21, 2020 – Morning of Reflection – Guardian Angels Catholic Church, Kansas City, MO – Spiritual Pruning for a Spiritual Springtime
- March 7, 2020 – Women’s Group Morning of Reflection – St. Thomas More Church, Kansas City, MO – Spiritual Pruning for a Spiritual Springtime
- Spring 2019 – Women’s Group, St. Thomas More Church, Kansas City, MO – God’s Recipe for a Wonderful Life Study of the Commandments
- Spring 2019 – Men’s Group, Holy Spirit Church – Kansas City, MO – God’s Recipe for a Wonderful Life Study of the Commandments
- November 19, 2019 – Luncheon Talk – Kansas City Serra Club – Kansas City, MO – Re-Introduction of the Commandments
- Spring 2018 – Men’s Group, St. Thomas More Church, Kansas City, MO – God’s Recipe for a Wonderful Life Study of the Commandments
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