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  Randy Newman

  Senior Fellow for Apologetics and Evangelism, CSLI
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Randy Newman
Senior Fellow for Apologetics and Evangelism, CSLI
Randy Newman (1956-2024) was the Senior Fellow for Apologetics and Evangelism at the C.S. Lewis Institute. He taught at several evangelical seminaries. After serving for over 30 years with Campus Crusade for Christ, he established Connection Points, a ministry to help Christians engage people’s hearts the way Jesus did. He has written seven books, Questioning Evangelism, Corner Conversations, Bringing the Gospel Home, Engaging with Jewish People, Unlikely Converts: Improbable Stories of Faith and What They Teach Us About Evangelism, Mere Evangelism. and his most recent, Questioning Faith: Indirect Journeys of Belief through Terrains of Doubt. Randy has also written numerous articles about evangelism and other ways our lives intertwine with God’s creation. He earned his MDiv and PhD in Intercultural Studies from Trinity International University. Randy went home to be with the Lord in May 2024.
 
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  Max McLean

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Max McLean
Author
Max McLean, Author and Actor, is President and Artistic Director of Fellowship for the Performing Arts, lead actor/director and author of the theatrical adaptation of C.S. Lewis’ The Screwtape Letters, narrator for the Listener’s Bible audio line. McLean is co-author with Warren Bird of the book Unleashing the Word: Rediscovering the Public Reading of Scripture, The Journey of Jesus. He is the narrator of the audio version of The Valley of Vision. Max adapted for the stage The Screwtape Letters, C.S. Lewis Onstage: The Most Reluctant Convert, The Great Divorce, Genesis, Mark’s Gospel and Martin Luther on Trial. His latest work was bringing to the movie screen “The Most Reluctant Convert”, an adaptation of the successful one-man stage play.
 
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  Callom Harkrader

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Callom Harkrader
AuthorCallom Harkrader earned a degree in Psychology from Lynchburg College, double minoring in History and Theater, before graduating from the Oxford Centre for Christian Apologetics. Callom worked as the Development Worker for The Mark Drama, a drama of Mark’s gospel produced around the world, and also has spent significant time doing mission work in Romania and Uganda as well as serving as president of InterVarsity Christian Fellowship at Lynchburg College.  
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  Simon Edwards

  Speaker
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Simon Edwards
Speaker
Simon Edwards, Speaker, is a Senior Tutor at The Oxford Centre for Christian Apologetics (OCCA) and speaks regularly in the UK and abroad at conferences, churches and universities. Simon has undergraduate degrees in law and economics, and post-graduate qualifications in law, education, and theology.  He worked as a lawyer in Australia before moving to the UK to study at OCCA and later Oxford University. Simon has spoken on university campuses, including Oxford, Cambridge, Hong Kong, Oslo, and Queensland; in banks, businesses, and government institutions, as well as in debates and at churches and conferences. He is the author of The Sanity of Belief: Why Faith Makes Sense.
 
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  Sam Allberry

  Pastor
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Sam Allberry
PastorSam Allberry is a pastor, theologian, apologist, author, and podcast host. He is the Associate Pastor at Immanuel Nashville, the Canon Theologian for the Anglican Church in North America, and is a Fellow at the Keller Center for Cultural Apologetics. He has authored more than ten books, most notably One With My Lord, Is God Anti-Gay?, and, What God Has to Say About Our Bodies, and he is the co-host of the podcast You’re Not Crazy: Gospel Sanity for Young Pastors.  
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  William Fullilove

  Pastor
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William Fullilove
Pastor
William Fullilove is a pastor, professor, and author. He currently serves as the Executive Pastor of McLean Presbyterian Church in McLean, Virginia, where he also teaches courses for the Capital Fellows program and leads The Washington Institute for Faith, Vocation, and Culture. He also serves as the Dean of Students and Professor of Old Testament for Reformed Theological Seminary in New York City. Previously, Bill earned a B.A. from Princeton before working for Oliver Wyman & Co. as a management consultant. After feeling called to ministry, he received his M.Div. from Reformed Theological Seminary in Orlando, and he earned a Ph.D. in Semitic and Egyptian Languages and Literature at The Catholic University of America.
 
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  Tom Schwanda

  Professor, Senior Fellow for Christian Spirituality, CSLI
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Tom Schwanda

Professor, Senior Fellow for Christian Spirituality, CSLI

Tom Schwanda is associate professor of Christian Formation and Ministry emeritus at Wheaton College and adjunct associate professor of Christian Spirituality at Fuller Theological Seminary. Tom earned a Ph.D. from Durham University, a D.Min. from Fuller, and a M. Div. from New Brunswick Theological Seminary. He also studied at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. He is the author of numerous articles and book chapters and three books, including The Emergence of Evangelical Spirituality: The Age of Edwards, Newton, and Whitefield and is currently preparing a book on George Whitefield, a biography that will highlight the importance of Puritans in his ministry.

 

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  Stan Wallace

  CEO
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Stan Wallace
CEO
Stan Wallace, was appointed President and CEO of Global Scholars in February 2014. Dr. Wallace began his ministry with Campus Crusade for Christ, he founded Cru’s Academic Initiative in order to aid faculty in integrating biblical truth into their research, publishing and teaching. In 2001, he joined InterVarsity Christian Fellowship’s graduate Student and Faculty Ministries, serving as National Director of InterVarsity’s Faculty Ministry and Founder and Director of the Emerging Scholars Network. Dr. Wallace received his BS in Secondary Education from Miami University, his MA in Philosophy and Ethics from Talbot School of Theology, Biola University (summa cum laude) and his Doctor of Ministry in “Engaging Mind and Culture” also from Talbot School of Theology, Biola University.
 
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  David George Moore

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David George Moore
Author
David George Moore, Author, lives in Austin, Texas and ministers through Two Cities Ministries. He holds degrees from Arizona State University, Dallas Theological Seminary, and Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. His authored several books including The Last Men’s Book You’ll Ever Need. Dave is a regular contributor to Patheos/Jesus Creed. His interview show can be found at www.mooreengaging.com.