DR. DAVID WOOD
(ACTS 17 APOLOGETICS, YOUTUBE)

Dr. David Wood has participated in numerous public debates with Muslims and atheists. He earned a doctorate in philosophy in the philosophy of religion from Fordham University. He is head of the Acts 17 Apologetics Ministry. He is a member of the Society of Christian Philosophers and the Evangelical Philosophical Society.

Saturday Main Session:
“Weaponizing the Imago Dei for Apologetics” (MAIN STAGE)

VOCAB MALONE
(STREET APOLOGIST MEDIA)
Reborn Church

Vocab Malone holds a Master’s Degree in Theology from Phoenix Seminary. Vocab’s ministry focus is urban apologetics and cultural worldview analysis. Vocab has done a number of debates and dialogues with Muslims, atheists, and “Hebrew Israelites”. He is the author of Barack Obama vs the Black Hebrew Israelites: Introduction to the History & Beliefs of 1West Hebrew Israelism. He also teaches Evangelism 101 at The Reborn Church

Friday Breakout Session:
“Are Native Americans Descended from ISRAELITES?”
or “Is the Bible an Anti-African Book?”

MARTY CLAPP
Chandler Christian Church
(Youtube Video on LGBTQ Issues)

Marty Clapp of Think Again Apologetics has spent over 17 years speaking at various high schools, colleges, Christian retreats, radio shows, and churches. Marty trains Christians how to share the Gospel effectively and confidently.

Saturday Breakout Session:
“Did Jesus Christ Even EXIST???”

ROBBY LASHUA
Desert Springs Church
(Christ, Culture, and Coffee - Youtube & Podcast)

Robby Lashua currently serves at Desert Springs as the Associate Pastor of Apologetics and Family Ministries. He graduated from Arizona Christian University and studied Christian Apologetics at Biola University.

Saturday Breakout Session:
“The Strange History of the Mormon Church (LDS)”

VADA REAL MC
(IS HE A REAL ONE RADIO, YOUTUBE, LOS ANGELES)

Vada is an urban apologist who produces quality content on social media. He is a former secular rapper and he is currently a Christian songwriter and producer.

Saturday Breakout Session:
“Debunking the Jehovah’s Witnesses…USING THEIR OWN “Bible”!

ALBERTO NUNGARAY
(IG: @urban_apologetics)
Great Commission Reformed Church

Alberty Nungary was born in Yuma, AZ and raised in Sonora, Mexico. He is a current student at Grand Canyon University, where he is pursuing his Bachelor’s degree in Christian Studies with an emphasis in Biblical Studies. He is an active evangelist that seeks to proclaim the gospel in any environment he is involved in. He also manages the Urban_Apologetics Instagram account.

Saturday Breakout Session:
“How to Be a Real Life Street Apologist”

JAMES UMBER
(YOUTUBE: EXAMINED LIFE)

James Umber of Examined Life possesses a depth of knowledge of God’s Word and in apologetics. He is gifted in helping audiences examine tough questions and providing sufficient answers that point to God.

Friday Breakout Session:
"What About All Those So-Called “Lost Gospels?”

ERVIN “DOUGIE” WILLIAMS
(YOUTUBE: OPERATION APOLOGETICS)

Ervin “Swerve” Williams is an experienced apologist in engaging Muslims, Atheists, and former professing Christians.

Saturday Breakout Session:
“How Loving the Old Testament Will Make You a Better Apologist”

MATTHEW REDONDO

This husband and father of 4 has been doing street and personal evangelism for over 15 years. He has evangelizes and street preached at numerous venues and events including universities, community colleges, homeless and entertainment districts, sporting events including the Super Bowl, the Phoenix Open, baseball and basketball games, religious conventions and festivals, open air markets, and political rallies.

Friday Breakout Session:
“How to Be a Real Life Street Apologist”

CARMEN MARQUEZ
(Los Angeles, CA)

Carm leads a series of apologetics classes called THE APOLOGETICS BOOT CAMP at the church which she is a member, Restoration Life Church in California. Carm touches on some essential issues during the four-week series: existence of God, textual criticism, resurrection of Christ, deity of Christ. Carm and her husband are both proud “part Puerto Rican, part Mexican-Americans” who live in the Los Angeles area.

Saturday Breakout Session:
“How the New Age Movement is Creeping into the Church”

MICHAEL WILLIAMS

Wednesday Breakout Session:
“CONTEXT KILLS FALSE DOCTRINE”

PASTOR GABE MANJARREZ
Elder & Lead Pastor
Reborn Church

Pastor Gabe Manjarrez founded The Reborn Church . He is a former Christian Hip Hop artist. Since 1999, Gabe has been committed to evangelism in any area that God has given him a platform to do so. Pastor Gabe is a committed father and shepherd. He is a pastor that is committed to discipleship, serving others, and preaching the Gospel.

Sunday Sermon: Keeping it in Context