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This page presents a sampling of the many services, seminars, and other key ministry initiatives that AIIA can offer your local church or other assembly of Christian believers. We are prepared to minister in venues such as:
- Sunday school class
- Sunday worship service - including pulpit supply
- Weeklong series of services
- Camp conference
- Vacation Bible school
- Youth group programs
- Senior citizen luncheons
- Church retreats
- Missions conference
- Skeptics' Forum
- and other such events
We are also willing to customize a plan for you.
SUNDAY SERVICES Typically involves a Sunday School lesson for adults and youth, plus an expository message from God's Word on some aspect of apologetics. Might also include a luncheon and seminar, and/or an evening service.
WEEKEND SERIES OF SERVICES Typically 4-5 sessions, Saturday morning and/or evening through Sunday evening. Might include a special drama presentation or video feature.
WEEKLONG SERIES Can be tailored to the individual situation, but this option is ideal for an Adult Daily Vacation Bible School class, or for a Summer Camp or Missions Conference.
MIDWEEK SEMINAR OR SERVICE A one-day or one-evening event like a seniors luncheon, a Bible study, or a retreat.
SPRING SYMPOSIUM ON CHRISTIAN EVIDENCES Geared for all ages / typically features resource speakers, interactive exercises, position papers, and special music.
FALL FORUM An annual event featuring a variety of topics and formats from year to year, e.g., exchanges with those representing other worldviews, interviews, debates, roundtables, dialogue dinners, and panel discussions.
APOLOGETICS RESOURCE REFERENCE Referrals and critiques available by telephone or e-mail, drawn from our extensive library and database of resource reviews and notes. AIIA also publishes an annual topically-arranged Index of 100 Leading Apologetics Resources, available upon request at no cost.
MINISTRY CONSULTATION Creative, experienced input and ideas for designing an apologetics emphasis in your local church or ministry group. This might include recommending or ordering apologetic resource material for your church library.
SKEPTICS' FORUM An actual or mock debate, promoted and staged in a non-threatening facility in your community.
AIIA LIBRARY RESOURCE MATERIAL Includes original AIIA-designed handouts, over ten years' worth of searchable Thoughletter articles on a CD-ROM, apologetic video sets available on loan, and other printed material.
YOUTH STRATEGIES Apologetics rallies or conferences especially designed for public high school Bible clubs and church youth groups.
SHORT-TERM MENTORING RETREATS Short-term mentoring and equipping visits to our home base in north central Maine by interested church leaders, designed to promote apologetics in the local church by spending individual time with those who already have a heart for apologetics but who would benefit from additional direction.
Areopagus PROCLAMATION thoughtletter Our monthly thoughtletter is an invaluable tool for helping believers to develop a creative, relevant, and informed witness to skeptics, friends, neighbors, and other inquiring minds. Supply us with the names and addresses of any or all whom you believe might benefit from receiving it, and we'll mail it to them monthly, without obligation.
Christian Apologetics 101 A broad yet basic introductory examination of the what, who, where, and why of Christian apologetics. This material is best presented in a minimum of five to ten separate sessions.
What's the Big Deal About Apologetics?
25 Common Objections to the Gospel A fast-moving examination of the best and most effective Bible-based responses to 25 leading objections to the presentation of the Gospel.
Mission Field of the Mind A comprehensive lecture on the increasingly critical case for Christian apologetics in the third millennium
Apologetics & the Bible Deals with evidence for the Divine origin of Scripture, as well as the reliability of the Biblical manuscripts. Also includes a look at how to deal with and reconcile apparent Bible contradictions.
Apologetics & Science Presents evidences for theistic creationism vs. naturalism and the macro-evolutionary theory of origins.
Apologetics & Adversity A discussion of the nature and purpose of God in relation to evil, pain, and suffering. A contemporary theodicy.
Getting On with Plan B Handling life's disappointments, detours, and dead-ends
and many more topics, including...
Apologetics & Worldviews Apologetics & Absolute Truth Apologetics & The Christian Writer Apologetics in the Small Church Evidence for the Existence of God Considering the Claims of Christ Building a Fence at the Edge of the Cliff Holding Onto Truth When the Bottom Falls Out of Life Evolution or Creation: Why Should I Care? Christian Education's New Urgent Item My Search for Faith & Trust Who Knows What to Believe Anymore? Worldview Cogency
Knowing Why You Believe - 1 Peter 3:15 An interactive session for teens about the basis for faith.
Absolute Truth in a Relativistic World - John 17:17
Survival Training for Teens A seminar for Christian educators, homeschoolers, and parents with teens growing up in a Secular Age.
Don't Check Your Brains at the Door A Josh McDowell video presentation for teens. We provide a guided interactive follow-up discussion.
Objections Answered A multi-session R.C. Sproul video series presentation and guided interactive follow-up discussion for teens
My Truth, Your Truth, Whose Truth A Focus on the Family video presentation and guided interactive follow-up discussion for teens.
Young-Earth Creationism: Does It Really Matter? This address explores issues like Biblical perspicuity, precedent, and the implications of the young-earth position, as well as the intellectual credibility of its proponents; designed for high school teens and adults.
Encouraging Kids to Think Intelligently Apologetic principles and resources for the elementary years. This excellent and practical presentation is designed for parents and Christian educators.
A Trusted Old Prescription for an Ailing New Age - Acts 17:16-34 Examines the critically important role of apologetics in a decadent culture. It also introduces AIIA's vision and incorporates the personal account of AIIA Director Witmer's ordeal with Guillain-Barré syndrome. We recommend this message on the occasion of a first visit to your church or area.
Prescription for Truth in a Pluralistic Age - Acts 17:16-34 Another look at the principles and approach used by the Apostle Paul in his visit to the Areopagus of ancient Athens. This message marks the influence of pluralism and postmodernism in today's society. We recommend this message if we haven't been in your area for four years or longer.
Contending for the Faith in Postmodern Times - Jude 3
No Other Name A message on the exclusivity of Christ.
Apologetics in Perilous Times - 1 Peter 3:13-17
Judging Tolerance - Matthew 7:1
Proposition: the Crux of Mission - Matthew 26:27
God As Appointment Secretary - Acts 8:25-40 A challenge to yield to God's Spirit in all of our apologetics and evangelistic initiatives.
But If Not - Daniel 3:18 A message on the call to unconditional faith, praise, and obedience.
Strong in the Broken Places - 2 Corinthians 12, key verse 10
Passing Showers - 1 Peter 5:10 A message on the temporary nature of human adversity.
Would God Will Suffering? - 1 Peter 3:13-22
An Evening of Dinner & Drama A banquet followed by multiple drama presentations featuring apologetics themes.
Timely Truths, Timeless Voices Excerpts from a video series produced by Ravi Zacharias International Ministries, followed by a group discussion. May be combined with a lecture entitled: Is Christianity Defensible in a Non-Christian Culture?
Making Sense of Pain & Suffering Features drama, a panel presentation by individuals experienced with adversity, and reflective music.
Christian Apologetics in Action - A Dialogue A two-person drama illustrating simple ways to respond to common objections.
Precarious Times, Perceptive Voices: A Colloquy on the Pressing Warrant for Effective Christian Apologetics in the Third Millennium Features a team of participants presenting a range of thought-provoking material.
Tackling the Riddle of Why God Allows Suffering This is aone-two month project involving an organized essay competition, complete with judges, awards, and an evening of winning paper presentations. We'll work with your group to put the plans together.
How Reliable is the Bible? This interative event employs an actual live original AIIA-developed participatory exercise that illustrates the process of Biblical MSS transmission and the reliability (or lack thereof) of some modern-day Bible translations.
Evidence for the Resurrection of Jesus Christ Features an excellent Radio Bible Class video on this subject as a resouce for interactive discussion. Other apologetics-related topics are also available.
Perhaps your church or community would like to host one or two of these annual AIIA events. Here are some examples of what AIIA has done over the years, some of which we may be able to coordinate or adapt and bring to your area.
Worldviews featuring David Noebel of Summit Ministries (Coloradio)
The Dangers of Relativism featuring Dick Keyes of L'Abri (Southborough, Massachusetts)
A Creation-Evolution Debate featuring Dr. Gary Parker of Answers in Genesis (Kentucky) and an evolutionist.
The Ten Top Cults and Cults on Campus featuring Bob Pardon of the New England Institute of Religious Research (Massachusetts)
Is Darwin's Ship Sinking? featuring Dr. Tom Woodward (Florida) with an effective PowerPoint presentation.
Making Sense of Pain & Suffering featuring drama, a panel presentation, and special music.
Archaeology as Evidence for the Christian Faith featuring Dr. Bryant G. Wood of Associates for Biblical Research (Pennsylvania)
Theological Round Table featuring representatives of the Baha'i Faith, Unitarian-Universalism, and evangelical Christianity discussing their respective views on Christ, sin, the afterlife -- before a live audience.
A Dialogue Dinner with the Muslims
A Live Interview with an Orthodox Jewish Rabbi
Panel presentations
Position Papers
