Two Apologetics Conferences this year!

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The movie, The Shack hits the theaters with many lauding its story. Back when the book was published I wrote two reviews. My first review was posted on a couple of different sites and when that happened I thought to review my review. Although I attempted to be even handed in my first review of The Shack, my second review was a bit more critical. After discovering some views of the author I thought I had to write the second review. 
So, read both reviews to get the whole picture. With the movie hitting the big screen you will more than likely get some other reviews. My reviews will make life and the conversations interesting. Please remember I wrote these reviews some 8-9 years ago. I’ve edited both of them for clarity.
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Two Annual Conferences This Year
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On April 21-22, we will have our 9th Annual Apologetics Conference. It has come to be titled, No Pat Answers Annual Conference (NPAAC). Long Branch Covenant Church has hosted this conference each year, (under an assortment of names!).
Then on May 5-6, we will have our first No Pat Answers Metro Conference in Kearny, NJ. That conference will be hosted by City of Hope International Church.
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 Why "No Pat Answers"?

A "PAT ANSWER" IS A TRITE, GLIB, SHOT FROM THE HIP, THAT IS NOT VERY WELL THOUGHT OUT. SHARING THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST REQUIRES MORE THAN PAT ANSWERS.​

Endorsement
"Ray Ciervo stirred up our desire to know better how to defend our faith. His presentation was thought-provoking and lucid. Allowing questions and interaction as he presented, there was a high level of participation from the group.  In follow up conversations with attendees, many expressed an interest in learning more and becoming more skilled in asking questions, engaging non-Christians, and equipping our own youth.   In addition, we found Ray to be a goldmine of resources for us to prepare ourselves to represent Jesus without pat answers. "  
​Keith C., regarding Ray's 2017 trip to Mobile, AL.

Email Testimony

"​ I hope this finds you well. I realize you are away, hopefully this is not an intrusion,  but I wanted to let you know I met my first ever atheist while I was in California. It was very exciting. I was amazed how scripted the conversation was. I was so much more comfortable with discussing various points because of what I have learned over the last year. I knew how to listen to him and explain some facts he was unaware. Although he ended the conversation by telling me he was too old to change, I reassured him it was never too late to learn something, I can testify to that.

I wanted to thank you for all that you do, the time you put into your studies, presentations, conferences has made a difference for me. Finally, I can share my faith without fear and trepidation. Thanks again.
In His Service,
Peggy D."
Read a recent article written by The Good News New York Newspaper about Ray and No Pat Answers here.
Dr. Ray is a member of the Christian Apologetics Alliance.
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