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[un] Apologetic Conference

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Date(s) - Feb 3 2012 until Feb 4 2012
11:00 AM - 8:30 PM

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“But In your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect.”
Peter 3:15

Addressing current ways to remove obstacles to evangelism with postmoderns, Muslims and diverse cultural issues

Lee Strobel Atheist-turned-Christian Lee Strobel, the former award-winning legal editor of The Chicago Tribune, is a New York Times best-selling author of more than twenty books and has been interviewed on numerous national TV programs, including ABC, Fox, PBS, and CNN. read more>>

Mark Mittelberg is a best-selling author and sought-after speaker. His newest book, The Questions Christians Hope No One Will Ask, deals with the ten issues believers most want to avoid — but must not! His prior release, a story-driven devotional he wrote with his ministry partner, Lee Strobel, is called The Unexpected Adventure. read more>>

Mike Licona has a Ph.D. in New Testament Studies (University of Pretoria), which he completed with distinction. He serves as external research collaborator at North-West University (Potchefstroom). Mike was interviewed by Lee Strobel in his book The Case for the Real Jesus and appeared in Strobel’s video The Case for Christ. read more>>

Mark Pfeiffer serves as Director of The Christian Institute of Islamic Studies. Dr. Pfeiffer completed his undergraduate education at The University of Texas at Austin, earning a Bachelor of Arts (with honors) in Middle Eastern Studies and Government. He then earned his Juris Doctor at The University of Texas School of Law. read more>>

Schedule

Friday, February 3

11:00 – Registration Opens

1:30-2:45 – General Session 1

3:00-4:30 – Workshop Session 1 Focus: Learning

4:30-6:15 – DINNER ON YOUR OWN

6:30-8:30 – General Session 2

Saturday, February 4

8:00-9:00 – Doors Open

9:00-10:00 – General Session 3

10:15-11:30 – Workshop Session 2 Focus: :Lab

11:30-1:00pm – LUNCH ON YOUR OWN

1:00-2:00 – Workshop Session 3 Focus: Engagement

2:15-3:30 – Closing Session

Workshop Sessions

The Questions Christians Hope No One Will Ask (101, 201, 301)
-Mark Mittelberg & Lee Strobel
Some questions can stop a conversation. Today, more than ever, people are raising difficult, penetrating questions about faith, God, and the Bible. Our confidence as Christians — and the spiritual journeys of our friends and family members who need Christ — depends on our learning how to best answer those questions. In this interactive 3-part workshop Lee Strobel and Mark Mittelberg will tag-team to address some of the toughest questions people are asking, and they’ll offer proven wisdom for how to best address these issues in the context of the local church.

Can We Trust the New Testament? (101, 201, 301)
-Mike Licona
Is the New Testament in our hands an accurate reproduction of what was originally written? Why were some books excluded from the New Testament? Do the Gospels contradict one another? Were the authors biased? All these and more questions will be answered in this workshop by New Testament historian Dr. Mike Licona.

Relating to Islam (101, 201, 301)
-Mark Pfieffer
In this workshop, learn the basics of Islamic history, beliefs, practices, and worldview, including the Muslim view of Christianity. Learn how to fruitfully interact with Muslims, including how to avoid cultural mishaps and theological land mines. Most importantly, learn very practical ways to share the gospel with Muslims in non-threatening and non-confrontational ways.