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Speakers

The following nationally-recognized speakers will be leading sessions at EQUIP 2019!

JASON JIMENIZ

 

Jason Jimenez is a pastor, apologist, author, and national speaker who has ministered to families for over fifteen years. In his extensive ministry career, Jason has been a Children’s, Student, College, and Family Pastor.  Jason travels the country with Dr. Alex McFarland speaking and equipping churches through the platform of their STAND STRONG TOUR, a biblical worldview movement that emboldens churches to know and defend the Christian faith. Jason is the author of The Raging War of Ideas: How to Take Back Our Faith, Family, and Country, coauthored with Dr. Norman Geisler, The Official Study Guide to "I Don’t Have Enough Faith to Be an Atheist," and The Bible’s Answers to 100 of Life’s Biggest Questions. Jason will be leading multiple sessions at EQUIP 2019.

DAVE GLANDER

 

Dave Glander is the founder of Truth Ministries and the owner/curator of the traveling Museum of Truth exhibit, as well as co-pastor of The Wayand co-founder of the EQUIP Retreat. He was formerly a devout atheist until he experienced a radical encounter with Jesus Christ, and now ministers to defend the theology of Christianity. Dave is in-demand around the country for his inventive illustrated messages that keep audiences on the edge of their seat, while providing evidences for the Christian faith that are well-researched, Bible-based, and educational. His mission is to educate and provide believers with a more complete understanding of their faith. He is the author of the apologetics curriculum, FAITH SURVIVAL GUIDE, and will be leading several teaching sessions.  We are thrilled to have Dave returning to EQUIP in 2019.

CARL KERBY

 

Carl Kerby’s passion is to proclaim the authority and accuracy of the Bible and to engage the minds and hearts of believers and unbelievers so that they may experience the realities of the Word of God.

Whether Carl speaks to youth or adults, large or small crowds, at churches or schools, he has a way of connecting and engaging with everyone.  From all ages, all walks of life and wherever they are on their faith journey, Carl reaches people with biblical truths, providing knowledge and reasons why we can trust God and His Word.  Carl is a much sought-after speaker, both in the U.S. and abroad.  He has spoken in Bermuda, Canada, England, Greece, Israel, Jamaica, Japan, Mexico, the Philippines, Tanzania and Wales.  As a founding Board Member of Answers in Genesis, Carl served there for more than 15 years before co-founding the apologetics ministry, Reasons for Hope (rforh).

STEVE CARROLL

 

Steve Carroll is the co-founder and director of the EQUIP Retreat and co-pastor of The Way. Steve is well known for his apologetics-based approach to teaching, combined with a belief that no age is too young to grasp a foundational understanding of proper Biblical doctrine and theology. Additionally, Steve leads in-depth expository Bible studies, and has made it his mission to help people of all ages understand and take ownership of what they believe and be able to clearly articulate and defend why they believe it. Steve will be leading several sessions at EQUIP 2019.

 

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TIM HULL

 

Tim Hull  has been working and training in the field of apologetics since 2010 and has honed his skills in leadership, theology, team building, and evangelism. Tim is Director of Operations for The One Minute Apologist podcast where he is also a frequent contributor. Tim also mentors dozens of young adults, serving as an evangelism and teaching resource to local groups, working with national experts to kick-off his blog series: Everyday Apologetics, and teaching parents how to have fruitful conversations with their teens. Tim is a Certified John Maxwell Coach, Trainer and Speaker and is active in campus ministries through Ratio Christi, local church partnerships, and annual apologetics events featuring national speakers. We're excited to welcome Tim, who will be leading sessions at EQUIP 2019

BROTHER RED SQUIRREL (Scott Knies)

 

brotherReDsquirrel (aka Scott Knies) is a musician who believes music is a GIFT and it is meant to be given back to the GIVER who Created it. He has dedicated his life to ministry and travels extensively around the USA bringing his singularly unique jaw-dropping musical gifts to festivals, coffee houses, and worship gatherings   He has a story to tell and communicates it through a blend of  powerful original music and humor.  We are excited to bring back brotherReDsquirrel in 2019.

ANDY LEDFORD

 

After absolutely nailing the kick-off of EQUIP 2018, we have invited Andy back again to bring the message to the opening night of EQUIP 2019.  Andy is the Director of Point of Need Ministries, an addiction recovery treatment facility in Marietta, GA. Andy is well known for his unorthodox ministry style which is disarmingly humorous, yet in your face with the force of its honesty and on-point Biblical application.  We couldn't be more excited to welcome Andy back as one of our speaker for EQUIP 2019.

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