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Christian speaking ministries play a critical role in equipping believers with the tools to defend their faith, disciple others, and proclaim biblical truth in a world that desperately needs it.
Whether you aspire to teach teachers, disciple disciplers, or speak to audiences about the Gospel, you need more than just passion—you need a solid theological foundation, persuasive communication skills, and the ability to engage with today’s cultural challenges.
Parachurch ministries serve as powerful platforms for providing apologetics and evangelism training to the local church. Ministries like CrossExamined, founded by SES alum Dr. Frank Turek, alongside Norm Geisler International Ministries, Engage 360, and many others, help equip thousands each year with the truth of the Gospel through speaking ministry.
At Southern Evangelical Seminary (SES), we provide the comprehensive training, deep knowledge, and unwavering confidence you need to effectively share God’s Word. Our programs are designed to:
Through integrated apologetics-focused Christian education, Southern Evangelical Seminary (SES) provides the training, knowledge, and confidence you need to be empowered to defend the faith, disciple others, and engage culture with truth and grace.
Whether you plan to serve in a local church, a parachurch organization, or a global ministry, SES will equip you with the tools you need to stand firm and proclaim the Gospel with confidence. Our programs integrate theology, philosophy, and apologetics, equipping you to develop a systematic Christian worldview that strengthens your ability to engage different cultures with biblical truth and allows them to remain steadfast in the truth.
Many aspiring Christian speakers face significant challenges in effectively communicating God’s truth:
SES offers rigorous theological education, flexible online programs, Smart Tuition payment plans, and a strong commitment to biblical truth to help missionaries overcome these challenges and impact lives for Christ.
Start the admission process today. You can begin in just a few minutes by filling out our initial application and it will open the door for us to have an exploratory conversation about your educational priorities and hopes for ministry. We have an entire team at SES who is ready to help you in the process of discerning your gifts and calling to ministry so you can engage our culture in the conversations that matter the most.
CIA graduates receive a 25% tuition discount on all for-credit SES courses! Started by SES alum Frank Turek, CrossExamined Instructor Academy (CIA) is an intense three-day program where you will learn how to present I Don’t Have Enough Faith to Be an Atheist—which involves four main topics: Truth, God, Miracles and the New Testament—and how to answer questions about those topics in a hostile environment. During those three days, in addition to hearing lectures and participating in discussions, you will be asked to present a portion of I Don’t Have Enough Faith to Be an Atheist and answer questions from several instructors such as Frank Turek, Greg Koukl, Richard Howe, J.Warner Wallace, Alisa Childers, and others.
