but sanctify Christ as Lord in your hearts, always being ready to make a defense to everyone who asks you to give an account for the hope that is in you, but with gentleness and respect
Registration for the Spring 2026 Semester is Open for Applications!
But sanctify Christ as Lord in your hearts, always being ready to make a defense to everyone who asks you to give an account for the hope that is in you, but with gentleness and respect.
1 Peter 3:15
Jesus told us to proclaim the Good News to every creature and make disciples of all nations. Most believers truly do care about their neighbor’s spiritual condition, but the majority don’t speak up, in fact, more than 95% of Christians in America never share the Gospel with others.
Why is it difficult for you to share your faith?
Do any of these questions sound familiar:
“What if someone asks me a question I don’t know how to answer?”
“How should I respond to objections against Christianity?”
“What should I say to an atheist?”
“How do I start a conversation with someone who needs Jesus?”
Insecurity about spiritual questions has kept the church silent, but not anymore –
it is time for you to get equipped!
Apply to register for the Apologetic Program where you will be trained to share your faith with anyone with confidence. Learn from apologist and evangelist Alex McFarland, other Charis instructors, and many other knowledgeable and experienced authors, pastors, and evangelists.
WHAT IS APOLOGETICS?
First, ‘apologetics’ is not apologizing or saying “I’m sorry” for being a Christian.
Far from it! Apologetics is an ancient legal word that means: to speak in defense
of what you believe.
Christian Apologetics is all about skillfully and compassionately defending the biblical worldview and the truth with people with opposing views. We’re called to be the light and salt of the world, dispelling the darkness of ignorance and error, and removing barriers to a saving relationship with Jesus Christ. Let us train you to fill and expand your sphere of influence with the light of the gospel of the kingdom of God!
Healing Discipleship Program
Be the Hands and Feet of Jesus-
100 Hours of teaching and practical activation exercises
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26 Practicum Hours of guided practical experience at Healing Now Services
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Healing University Kit so you can revisit your lessons anytime
*Must attend onsite in Woodland Park, CO.
About the Director
FAQ
The program is offered at Charis Bible College in Woodland Park, Colorado, to all Charis students, staff, and alumni who have completed the first semester of the first year of Charis. It is not possible to participate remotely.
The program runs during the fall and spring semesters:
- Spring Semester: January 13 through May 6th, 2026 excluding Campus Days and Spring Break.
Two 45-minute classes take place between 12:30 pm to 2:15 pm on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. There is no homework except for a 2-page paper on an apologetic topic of the students’ choice due near the end of the program.
The cost of tuition is $400 per semester.
Please apply as soon as possible to ensure we have space for you, but no later than January 11, 2026.
Students receive a syllabus for the course, audio recordings of all lessons and copies of all instructor presentations.
The program includes both instructional and interactive sessions. These practical sessions are designed to demonstrate apologetics in action and to help students practice and gain confidence in applying what they learn.
If you want to be skilled in sharing the gospel and leading anyone to Christ, this program is for you! Whether you’re working at home, in the marketplace, in the ministry, or be a good neighbor in accordance with Luke 10, learn how to connect with all kinds of people and remove barriers to faith in Jesus. Whether you come with no or much experience in this, we will take you to the next level!
The Instructors include:
- Alex McFarland
- Rick McFarland
- Greg Mohr
- Mohamad Faridi
- Duane Sheriff
- Bill Federer
- Isak Muren
- David Barton
- Richard Harris
- Kamal Saleem
- and more!
The program curriculum is continually being updated. Courses include the following:
- Why Apologetics?
- Does the Bible contradict Science?
- Cults and Religious Movements
- Christianity vs. Islam
- The Reliability of the Scriptures
- Effective Witnessing
- A Christian Response to Suffering and Evil
- Defeating Doubts
- The Pathway to Transforming Society with the Gospel
- Effective Discipleship
- Answering Unresolved Questions about the Bible
- The Historical Jesus
Classes will begin January 2025 and will continue throughout the Spring ’25 semester.
Every believer will benefit from these classes! Please do not think you have to come in as a theologian or scholar. No matter your knowledge level, you will find these classes to be empowering, accessible, and a worshipful experience as we dive deeply into God’s truth!
You will gain a thorough understanding of Biblical apologetics, worldview issues, and how to effectively interact with non-believers. We will tackle these questions (and more):
- How do we know that God exists?
- Is the Bible God’s true Word?
- Have any books in the Bible been lost, or changed?
- How do we defend the fact that Jesus really lived?
- Are the four Gospels historically accurate?
- Can we be sure that Jesus rose from the dead?
- If God is good, why is there pain and suffering in the world?
- How does God hear the prayers of millions of people all at once?
- What about people who follow other religions? Are they saved, or lost?
- How is it that Jesus Christ is the only way to heaven?
- Why are Christians against homosexuality?
- Does the Bible say anything about transgenderism?
- If God made everything, then who made God?
- Has evolution (or “science”) disproven the Bible?
- What about Islam? Do Christians and Muslims worship the same God?
- How does Christianity compare with other religions?
- And much, much more . . .
TBD.
TBD.
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Apologetics Instructors
David Barton
Duane Sheriff
Greg Mohr
Isak Muren
Kamal Saleem
Christy Darlington
Mohamad Faridi
Richard Harris
Rick McFarland
Tim Barton
Bill Federer
