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For Immediate Release
July 26, 2010

Scouts Honor: Duty to God and Country
Dr. Alex McFarland Teaches Believers How to Stand Firm in God While Living in this World

Charlotte, N.C. Boy Scouts are amongst the few organizations left that have not abandoned values such as Duty to God and Country. This year they celebrate their 100th anniversary and are still holding firm to their beliefs. They have proved themselves over and over again in court cases that they are good apologists who can articulate the importance of believing in God.

In a society where fast-paced media constantly pushes Christians to questions their values and their beliefs on issues like abortion, same sex marriage, and evolution, many have become confused or weary of seeking the truth.  Dr. Alex McFarland, President of Southern Evangelical Seminary, author, speaker and host of the daily, live radio program that airs across the nation, Sound Rezn calls out to believers of all ages to hold firm to the truth and not lose sight of their citizenship in heaven while existing on this earth.

Dr. McFarland understands that believers need to learn how to coherently express their beliefs and be prepared for tough discussions on faith-related topics. Equipping Christians to effectively provide solid apologetics, (the practice of presenting sound reasons for what one believes), is one of the primary foci of this years Apologetics Conference occurring this fall on October 15-16 in Charlotte, NC. Visit www.nationalapologeticsconference.com for locations, speakers and other details.

Alex McFarland will be joined by the nations foremost theologians and biblical teachers of the time to assist people of all ages. The Southern Evangelical Seminary, host of the yearly Apologetics Conference, now in its 17th year, has made all the necessary preparations for attendees to discover how apologetics can empower people of all ages to live their faith and share it effectively with todays world. The Conference will help believers to gain confidence in foundational thinking based on a clear and consistent biblical worldview in the Christian faith, and empower them to interact in todays culture while still accurately witnessing to those who would question their beliefs , states Dr. McFarland.
Speakers at the 2010 National Conference on Christian Apologetics include:

 Chuck Colson, Founder and President, Prison Fellowship Ministries
 Marvin Olasky, Editor-in-chief of World Magazine
 Erwin Lutzer, Senior Pastor of Moody Church, Founder of Moody Bible Institute
 Josh McDowell, Founder of Josh McDowell Ministry
 Ryan Dobson, Kor Ministries and host of Family Talk on American Family Radio
 Hugh Ross, Founder of Reasons to Believe
 Dinesh DSouza, writer and speaker
 William Dembski, author of  The End of Christianity: Finding a Good God in an Evil World
 Dr. Alex McFarland and many more!

The fight to stand for Christians beliefs will not end when this conference comes to a close, for this is a conference that will prepare the church to reach and teach for a lifetime. If believers wish to continue to equip him or herself through a formal education, the conferences proud sponsor, the Southern Evangelical Seminary (SES) offers a comprehensive curriculum in Christian Apologetics.

In addition, Dr. Alex McFarland equips people of all ages with the knowledge and passion to truly defend Gods Word through his daily radio show, Sound Rzn. Sound Rzn calls out to believers and is broadcast live across the nation on American Family Radio network, the Truth Network and other independent radio stations, totaling nearly 200 stations.

For more information about the 2010 National Conference of Christian Apologetics, visit www.nationalapologeticsconference.com. For more information about SES, student enrollment, and the calendar of events, go to www.ses.edu.   For more on the national radio program, Sound Rezn, go to www.soundrezn.com .

Dr. Alex McFarland has been in full-time ministry since 1989 and is currently the president of Southern Evangelical Seminary in North Carolina. As a Christian apologist (one who explains and rationally defends faith), he has spent over two decades training teens and adults in biblical worldview reasoning.  A good portion of that time was spent working with Focus on the Family ministering to teens.  Through his Stand Weekends and National Conference on Apologetics, Dr. McFarland has assembled the worlds premiere Christian apologists with a goal of introducing new audiences to the truths of Christianity.  He is also the author of a brand new book series for teens:  Stand: Seeking the Way of God, Unleashing the Wisdom of God and Diving Into the Word of God,  in addition to many other books and publications. His one-hour daily radio program, Sound Rzn, is heard on over 130 radio stations on the American Family Radio network.  Visit www.soundrezn.com for show information, guests, archives and more.

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SOURCE:: http://www.worldmag.com/articles/16938