Apologetics Conference - EVENT POSTPONED
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Saturday, October 12
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
At NewLife Church
Cost: $15
Is Biblical faith really a belief without evidence? Is there a tension between faith and science? In an increasingly skeptical world, believers are going to encounter more and more questions from our neighbors, colleagues, and even family members.
Perhaps someone has asked you a hard question you that weren't prepared to answer. Perhaps you've wondered about some of these questions yourself! Through the study of apologetics we can work through some of these challenges that an unbelieving culture will raise, and move through the chaos and into clarity!
Speakers & Schedule
TIM TANT
Leading: Main Sessions & “Is There Evidence for the Resurrection?” breakout
Tim is the husband to Emma and father to Miriam, Leia, and Benjamin. He is passionate about the Christian faith – especially the areas of apologetics and evangelism. He enjoys engaging an unbelieving culture through outreach methods,varying from conversational one-on-ones on the street, handing out tracts, open-air, and even outreach booths at the state fair. He also has a passion for helping believers wrestle with tough questions related to faith and the Bible. Tim lives with his family in Nashville, Tennessee and is a student studying apologetics at the Baptist Bible Seminary.
PASTOR ANDY MILLER
Co-Leading: “A Brief Overview of World Religions” breakout
Andy is married Heather and dad to three kids. He has a passion for the local church and helping people deepen their understanding of their faith in Jesus. He has been in full-time ministry for over 20 years and currently serves as the Pastor of NewLife Church. One of his main interests is empowering individuals to confidently share their faith with boldness.
STEVE SIEMENS
Co-Leading: “A Brief Overview of World Religions” breakout
Steve Siemens is a Certified Speaking Professional (CSP)and former Bible college professor and President. He brings a common sense approach and ability to communicate in a way that motivates and gives each person a grasp on the topic being discussed. Steve currently serves on staff at NewLife Church as Adult Groups & Ministries Director leading and focusing on Ministry and Small Group Leaders and wherever else is needed.
PASTOR BARRON GEIGER
Leading: “Can You Trust the Bible?” breakout
Barron Geiger grew up in Central California as part of a believing family and deeply dedicated his life to Christ as a young adult in 1986. He started volunteering in local church ministry in 1990 as a worship leader, youth director, then, after moving to Iowa, led a large college and career ministry. In 2002, his family felt called to a church planting and discipleship ministry in Gravataí, Brazil where they lived and established a church between 2004-2008. In 2008, they returned from the mission field and helped plant CrossWay Community Church in Altoona, IA where Barron became the lead pastor. CrossWay later merged with Grace Community Church and was renamed Southeast Polk Family Church.
Apologetics is quite literally defense of the faith; the Greek word apologia means “defense” as a lawyer gives at a trial. In every generation, people face the challenges, questions, and concerns of the gospel message of the Christian faith.