Roberts named president of Christian apologetics organization
Tammi LedbetterMidwestern Baptist Theological President R. Philip Roberts believes there are clear answers to the challenges to the Christian faith, but unless those responses are communicated, they serve little purpose at all.
As the newly elected president of the International Society for Christian Apologetics (ISCA), Roberts believes apologetics is more important than ever in the life of the church, "particularly in an era of pluralism, syncretism and relativism."
Although he grew up in Southern Baptist churches, Roberts doesn't recall ever hearing the word apologetics or knowing anything about it until he went to college. "In today's world we cannot allow that to happen. It's important to raise the level of understanding and challenge the academy and the church alike to do our fair share of work in making sure questions are answered and people are affirmed in their faith."
Founded in 2006, ISCA brings together conservative Christian scholars from a variety of fields engaged in the task of apologetics. Their bylaws state the society's purpose "to foster...[Read more]