We are excited that Alan Shlemon – our keynote speaker at our Confident Christianity Conference – is arriving in just a few days.
Alan is a dynamic and entertaining speaker who speaks to thousands of adults and students around the world at churches, conferences and on university campuses on some of the most difficult challenges of our day. He has dedicated his life to training Christians – both young and old – to thoughtfully articulate their faith and values, as he knows that when people are properly equipped, they’re more confident talking to others about what they believe and why they believe it. Check out a video on his work here.
Here is his full public speaking schedule:
HAMILTON
Thursday 28th April
The Power of a Question: How to have conversations about God without losing friends
Alan will equip you with two simple questions you can use in your conversations with friends and colleagues. You’ll come away more confident to engage others in friendly conversation and be better prepared to present Christ in an intelligent, yet gracious way.
7:00-9:00pm at Hamilton South Baptist Church, 131 Ohaupo Rd, Melville
A free event. Click here for details.
AUCKLAND
Friday 29th April
The Power of a Question: How to have conversations about God without losing friends
This is our Auckland Confident Christianity Conference opening night – which is free for everyone – so bring a friend!
Alan will equip you with two simple questions you can use in your conversations with friends and colleagues. You’ll come away more confident to engage others in friendly conversation and be better prepared to present Christ in an intelligent, yet gracious way.
7:00-9:30pm at Windsor Park Baptist Church, 550 East Coast Rd, Mairangi Bay
A free event. Click here for details.
Saturday 30th April
Confident Christianity Conference
Our all-day conference will equip you to give both intellectually and emotionally satisfying answers to some hard questions and learn how to defend the Christian faith in a reasonable and compassionate way. We have a line-up of top speakers who will sensitively and skilfully respond to some of the biggest objections that Christians encounter today – to help you live out a confident, yet gracious faith in your everyday life. At the conference Alan is giving two talks on Islam, to give you a better understanding of Muslims and their faith.
8:30am-6:30pm at Windsor Park Baptist Church, 550 East Coast Rd, Mairangi Bay
Cost $40 Students and Youth and $69 Adults. Click here for more information and to register.
Thursday 5th May
Truth and Tolerance in a Whatever World: A full day apologetics and Christian worldview training workshop at Kingsway School
For Parents, Pastors, Youth Leaders and Christian Educators. Topics include:
- Who’s Waiting for Our Kids? Why Our Students Need Christian Apologetics
- The Power of a Question: Engaging Our Culture with Conversations That Count
- Truth and Tolerance in a Whatever World: Why Truth Matters More Than Ever
- Addressing Homosexuality with Compassion: What Can I Say to my Gay Friend?
9:00am-3:30pm at Kingsway School, 100 Jelas Road, Red Beach, Auckland
Cost $45. Click here for more information and to register.
TAURANGA
Sunday 1st May
If God Is Good, Why Is There Evil?
The problem of evil is the most common objection to God. If God is good and all-powerful, how can he exist if he allows evil to continue? Though this sounds persuasive, this challenge is riddled with difficulties. Alan will walk you through the solutions to this challenge and explain how, far from undermining God’s existence, the presence of evil turns out to be a powerful evidence that God is real.
Bethlehem Baptist Church morning services at 9:00am and again at 10:45am – At 90 Bethlehem Rd, Bethlehem
A Closer Look at Islam
Islam is gaining more attention every day, but popular beliefs about Islam seem to be missing the true nature of Muslim beliefs and practices. Alan will demystify what Islam really teaches and examine how it stacks up to Christianity, giving you a better understanding of Muslims and their faith.
City Church evening service at 6:00pm – At 252 Otumoetai Road, Otumoetai.
Monday 2nd May
Truth and Tolerance in a Whatever World: A full day apologetics and Christian worldview training workshop at Bethlehem College
For Parents, Pastors, Youth Leaders and Christian Educators. Topics include:
- Who’s Waiting for Our Kids? Why Our Students Need Christian Apologetics
- The Power of a Question: Engaging Our Culture with Conversations That Count
- Truth and Tolerance in a Whatever World: Why Truth Matters More Than Ever
- Addressing Homosexuality with Compassion: What Can I Say to my Gay Friend?
10:00am – 3:15pm at Bethlehem College Performing Arts Centre, 24 Elder Lane, Tauranga
Cost $45. Click here for more information and to register.
CHRISTCHURCH
Friday 6th May
The Power of a Question: How to have conversations about God without losing friends
This is our Christchurch Confident Christianity Conference opening night – which is free for everyone – so bring a friend!
Alan will equip you with two simple questions you can use in your conversations with friends and colleagues. You’ll come away more confident to engage others in friendly conversation and be better prepared to present Christ in an intelligent, yet gracious way.
7:00-9:30pm at Rutland Street Church, 12 Rutland St, St Albans
A free event. Click here for details.
Saturday 7th May
Confident Christianity Conference
Our all-day conference will equip you to give both intellectually and emotionally satisfying answers to some hard questions and learn how to defend the Christian faith in a reasonable and compassionate way. We have a line-up of top speakers who will sensitively and skilfully respond to some of the biggest objections that Christians encounter today – to help you live out a confident, yet gracious faith in your everyday life. At the conference Alan is giving two talks on Islam, to give you a better understanding of Muslims and their faith.
8:30am-6:30pm at Rutland Street Church, 12 Rutland St, St Albans
Cost $40 Students and Youth and $69 Adults. Click here for more information and to register.
Sunday 8th May
If God is Good, Why is there Evil?
The problem of evil is the most common objection to God. If God is good and all-powerful, how can he exist if he allows evil to continue? Though this sounds persuasive, this challenge is riddled with difficulties. Alan will walk you through the solutions to this challenge and explain how, far from undermining God’s existence, the presence of evil turns out to be a powerful evidence that God is real.
Rutland St Church morning service at 10:00 am – At 12 Rutland St, St. Albans
Truth and Tolerance in a Whatever World: Why Truth Matters More Than Ever
Relativism has taken hold in our culture and the result is a deep confusion over our Christian understanding of truth, tolerance, faith, and the Bible. Alan will examine some specific challenges we face in our hostile culture and provide you with some tools to help strengthen our understanding of biblical truth.
Cornerstone Campus Church evening service at 5:00 pm – At The Foundry (UCSA Events Centre) 90 Ilam Road, Upper Riccarton
Monday 9th May
Truth and Tolerance in a Whatever World: A full day apologetics and Christian worldview training workshop at Middleton Grange School
For Parents, Pastors, Youth Leaders and Christian Educators. Topics include:
- Who’s Waiting for Our Kids? Why Our Students Need Christian Apologetics
- The Power of a Question: Engaging Our Culture with Conversations That Count
- Truth and Tolerance in a Whatever World: Why Truth Matters More Than Ever
- Addressing Homosexuality with Compassion: What Can I Say to my Gay Friend?
3:00pm-7:30pm at Middleton Grange School, The Grange Theatre (Preforming Arts Centre), 30 Acacia Ave, Upper Riccarton, Christchurch
Cost $45. Click here for more information and to register.