​Speakers Bio:

Rev. Anthony Rogers received an AA degree in Christian Thought from Christ College in Lynchburg, Virginia and graduated with a divinity degree from Greenville Presbyterian Theological Seminary.

He is an ordained pastor in the Presbyterian Church of America and serves as the regional director for Metanoia Prison Ministries in South Carolina. He has published articles in numerous theological journals, is a co-author of the book Our God is Triune, and runs a YouTube channel under his name--Anthony Rogers. He is married and has four children.

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Dr. Jay Smith has been working with Muslims for over 38 years. He travels to numerous countries to teach Christian/Muslim Apologetics and Polemics.  Jay has two masters’ degrees in divinity (Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary) and Islamics (Fuller Seminary), and has a PhD in apologetics and polemics. He is also the International director of the Pfander Centre for Apologetics. Dr. Jay Smith has also participated in over 90 dialogues and debates with Muslim polemicists.

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​Laura Z. Powell is a Christian apologist with Women in Apologetics and An Affair with Reason. She serves as a writer, speaker, editor, teacher, mentor, podcaster, and board member. Since graduating from Duke University in 1998 and from Denver Seminary in 2004, she has ministered in over twenty countries on five continents.

Her considerable experience in ministering to Muslim women around the world has given her a unique voice in the world of apologetics as an Islam ministry specialist, but she enjoys sharing reasons for the hope that she has in Christ with people of all backgrounds and worldviews. Her blog, speaking request form, contact information, previous interviews, and more can be found at her website, www.AnAffairWithReason.com.

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Dr. Tony Costa currently serves as Professor of Islam, Apologetics at Toronto Baptist Seminary. He graduated from the University of Toronto with a Bachelor of Arts in Religious Studies in 1999 as well as a Masters degree in Biblical Studies in 2003. After this, he completed his Ph.D. studies at Radboud University Nijmegen, Netherlands in 2012. He is both gifted and skilled in the area of Christian Apologetics. 

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​Sunday, May 7th, 2023  Charity Baptist Church
10am - Sunday School         2420 Brantley Rd., Kannapolis, NC 28083
 
The Great Commission & Islam
- Apologist Olin Giles                                              (Room B203)
 
The Gospel According to Isaiah
- Rev. Anthony Rogers                                           (Room B210)
 
Christianity & Islam: 10 Comparisons
- Dr. Jay Smith                                                         (Room A205)

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Sunday, May 7th, 2023 at 5pm EST 
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Confronting Islam
930 Lee-Ann Dr. NE, Concord, NC 28025 or LIVE ONLINE at: www.MinistryToMuslims.com

Does Allah Understand the Trinity? Apologist Olin Giles
 
Violence in Christianity & Islam: Exploring the Christian Scriptures & Church History – Apologist Laura Powell
 
Why Muhammad Was a False Prophet - Rev. Anthony Rogers 
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https://www.ministrytomuslims.com/3--ost-live-online.html

And text us at (714) 391-0463 to get your password. 

Ministry to Muslims Network East Coast 2nd Annual Conference
Our Strong Tower 
Friday, May 5th, 2023
MC ​- Eddie Guerrieri 
6:30pm - Session I - ​Polemics 
 
Hermeneutical Key: Bringing Muslims to Christ (40)
- Dr. Jay Smith 

My Journey to Christ (30)
- Testimony of a Former Muslim

Challenging & Confronting Islam (50)
- Panel Discussion
Led by:           Pastor Grant Kreton
Panelist:        Rev. Anthony Rogers, Dr. Jay Smith, Apologist Laura Powell, Apologist Olin Giles, and George Saieg
 
Announcements / Love Offering
Make checks payable to: Go! Ministries
 
Closing Prayer

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Saturday May 6th, 2023

9:30am - Session II – Apologetics
 
An Introduction to Islam (40)  
- Apologist Laura Powell 
 
The Fact of the Crucifixion (40)
- Rev. Anthony Rogers 
 
Defending Our Faith (60)
- Panel Discussion
Led by:    Pastor Grant Kreton
Panelist: Rev. Anthony Rogers, Dr. Jay Smith,
                  Apologist Laura Powell, Apologist Brylan Gann,                       & Apologist Olin Giles 

12:00pm - Lunch (Pizza & Salad)

1:00pm - Session III – Workshops (60)
 
Evidence for the Death & Resurrection of Jesus          
- Apologist Laura Powell (Room B202)
 
Why Apologetics and Polemics are Important for Evangelism to Muslims - Dr. Jay Smith (Room A205)
 
The Truth of the Trinity - Rev. Anthony Rogers (Room B201)
 
Allah of Islam & the God of the Bible: Are They the Same?  - Dr. Tony Costa (Online only)
 
2:15pm - Session IV – Workshops (60)

Answering Muslims’ Most Common Questions
- Dr. Jay Smith (Room A205)
 
Problems with the Islamic View of God - Rev. Anthony Rogers (Room B201)

The Concept of Sin in Christianity & Islam
- Apologist Olin Giles (Room B202)

The Sources of the Qur’an: Heavenly or Earthly?
- Dr. Tony Costa (Online only)

3:30pm - Session V - Evangelism

Why Should We Engage with Muslims? (30)
- Dr. Jay Smith 
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Salvation in Christianity & Islam (30)
- Rev. Anthony Rogers 
 
Sharing Our Faith (50)
​- Panel Discussion
Led by:     Pastor Grant Kreton
Panelist:  Rev. Anthony Rogers, Dr. Jay Smith,
                   Apologist Laura Powell, Eddie Guerrieri & 
                   Apologist Olin Giles 

The True Jesus - George Saieg (30)