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Creation Apologetics Teachers College 2018 -Day 5

Well here we are – the end of a very full week.  This week students have sat through approximately 30 hours of instruction, enjoyed close fellowship and discussion with brothers and sisters in Christ, and grown in His Holy Spirit as they have studied His word and learned how to defend the biblical worldview. This …

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Creation Apologetics Teachers College 2018 -Day 4

Welcome back! Our students this year traveled from 15 different states and 1 foreign country – Jamaica!  We have a total of 35 students, 12 of which are under age 25!  We are reminded that this is the next generation that will pick up the gauntlet, teaching God’s truth as they know, share and defend …

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Creation Apologetics Teachers College 2018 -Day 3

Day 3!! Our day started with breakfast, devotion with Pastor Jim…. and more than a few nerves as students counted down to their 5 minute presentations!  This is where the rubber meets the road… taking the information learned so far this week, and teaching it back to the teachers – all glory to God! After …

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Creation Apologetics Teachers College 2018 -Day 2

Welcome back! Day 2 was a very full day!  Our day started with breakfast and a devotion by Pastor Jay and then was followed by 6 more teaching sessions  The first two sessions, “The Days of Creation, Sin and Death” and “Handling Objections to a Literal Six – Day Creation” concluded with a group presentation …

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Back to School! Creation Apologetics Teachers College 2018 -Day 1

This is the time of year that kids and adults are gearing up to go back to school…. Here at CTI, we are commencing our 5 day Creation Apologetics Teachers College at Glorieta Christian Conference Center in Santa Fe, New Mexico! This week-long, intensive course focuses on teaching Christians how to know, share and defend …

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Creation Apologetics Teachers College 2017 -Day 2

Tuesday, August 15th, 2017 — Day 2 of the CATC was a very full day of learning for the class! The morning started with Pastor Jay Lucas bringing a devotional, and then jumped right into the sessions. Topics included: Days of creation, sin and death Handling objections to a literal six-day creation Basic apologetics Introduction …

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Creation Apologetics Teachers College 2017 -Day 1

Monday, August 14th, 2017 — First day of the Creation Apologetics Teacher’s College! Students came from all over the country for this week of learning God’s marvelous truth! Evening started with the class dedication, and the first session: Introduction to biblical creation and apologetics. Here are a few highlights of the evening:

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Creation Apologetics Teachers College 2017 -Day 3

Wednesday, August 16th, 2017 — The morning started with devotions by Mike Riddle, followed by each student giving a 3-5 minute presentation on a topic of Creation. In the afternoon, students enjoyed some free time by exploring hiking trails or downtown Santa Fe. This day was also the 70th birthday of Mrs. Lesley Riddle, so …

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Creation Apologetics Teachers College 2016 -Day 3

Day 3 Wednesday, August 3rd, 2016 — Sessions on the third day included: Why the Bible is True; The Genesis Flood and the Bible; and The Genesis Flood and the fossil record.   Pastor Jay Lucas delivering the morning devotional.      After the devotional, each student presented a lesson based on a subject of Creation, with a …

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Creation Apologetics Teachers College 2016 -Day 2

Day 2 Tuesday, August 2nd, 2016 — Sessions on the second day of class included: Days of Creation, sin and death; Handling Objections to a literal six-day creation; Basic apologetics; Introduction to Presuppositional Apologetics; and Communication and teaching skills. Pastor Bill Rillo delivering the morning devotional.  Mr. Riddle preparing for to teach “The Days of Creation”  The Days of …

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Creation Apologetics Teachers College 2016 -Day 1

Day 1 Monday, August 1st, 2016 — The first day of the Creation Apologetics Teachers College. Students arrived to the Ridgecrest Conference Center in North Carolina from all over the country. The first night started with a class dedication, and an explanation on the importance and need to defend Creation and Apologetics. Mike keeping Jay …

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CTI’s 5-Day Creation Apologetics Teachers College

  In this session Mike gives the seven steps it takes to become an effective speaker/teacher on creation apologetics. He also answers important questions about CTI’s 5-day Creation Apologetics Teachers College. Why we need this course? Where do we hold this course? How much does the courses cost? Who should attend? What are some of …

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2018 Winning Essay

Winner of the 2018 Creation Apologetics Teachers College scholarship essay contest Rachel McBride- Winning 2018 Essay             We live in a day when Christian young people are being bombarded by messages that contradict the Bible. Statistics show that a majority of young people raised in the church walk away from Christianity after leaving home. Evolutionary …

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Training Leaders for the Next Generation

by Mike Riddle Here are some great words of encouragement God gave to Joshua before he was going to battle. “Be strong and of good courage” Joshua 1:6   Today America is in a free fall away from God and His Word. We MUST develop a new generation of strong and courageous leaders. At Creation …

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Fixing Something That Is Not Working

by Mike Riddle Why Creation Training Initiative? Three Scriptures are at the heart of what Creation Training Initiative (CTI) does. All three are about evangelism and discipleship. And the things that you have heard from me among many witnesses, commit these to faithful men who will be able to teach others also. (2 Timothy 2:2) …

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How will this class effect how you teach the youth in your church?

Testimony: CTI’s 5-day Creation Apologetics Teachers College Question: “How will this class effect how you teach the youth in your church?” Answer: Josh, Youth Pastor

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Do you recommend this course for other young people?

Testimony: CTI’s 5-day Creation Apologetics Teachers College Question: “Do you recommend this course for other young people?” Answer: Jeremy and Stephanie, Young married couple

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Why should youth pastors equip themselves in the area of origins?

Testimony 4: CTI’s 5-day Creation Apologetics Teachers College Question: “Why should youth pastors equip themselves in the area of origins?” Answer: Josh, Youth Pastor

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How will the information you learned this week equip your congregation?

Testimony: CTI’s 5-day Creation Apologetics Teachers College Question: “How will the information you learned this week equip your congregation?” Answer: Joshua, Pastor

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Good News, Bad News, and Good News

by Mike Riddle September 2016 Don’t let the following statement become true again! “When an opponent declares, ‘I will not come over to your side,’ I calmly say, ‘Your child belongs to us already. What are you? You will pass on. Your descendants, however, now stand in the new camp. In a short time, they …

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Powerful Christian Education

This is a typical comment from Christians who attend our 5-day Creation Apologetics Teachers College. Some other comments: “Since I was very young I have been a Christian, but until I got to the CTI course I did not realize how much false teaching had crept into my worldview. With the help of CTI I now …

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Has The World Out-Educated The Church? -By Mike Riddle

The fact that America was founded upon biblical principles is well documented. The Declaration of Independence makes reference to the Creator and being created. Our Washington, D.C. monuments have inscriptions that make reference to God and Jesus Christ. The original public school system used the Bible as a main reading source. Many of the first universities …

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A Model for Christian Education

In this interview with Doug Rolfe, Mike and Doug discuss a model for Christian education that is highly successful. Doug talks about the recent course he attended called Creation Apologetics Teachers College and how it has better prepared him to be a teacher and evangelist. Mike and Doug discuss the techniques used in the course …

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Three days in Las Colinas, TX

Mike and I flew to Dallas, TX on Friday, September 13th, which happened to be two days after our 6th grandchild was born in the Seattle, WA area. We are praising God for the safe delivery of Alexander Jeffery Riddle. He will come with his big brother and his parents to see us in Kentucky …

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CTI Team

Mike Riddle

Mike Riddle – Founder and President of CTI, Apologist and Education Specialist Mike is the founder and president of Creation Training Initiative. He is an international speaker and teacher on biblical creation, apologetics, and Christian education. He has been involved in creation apologetics for over 35 years. Mike has spoken at NASA, many secular and …

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CEC 2024 Information

Get Equipped for the Battlefield To register: When      June 11-14, 2024 Where    ICR Discovery Center, 1830 Royal Ln., Dallas, TX Who        College age and up Cost        $75 per individual attendee Times:    June 11: 1:30pm – 5:30pm June 12: 8:30am – 5:30pm  June 13: 8:30am – 5:30pm  June 14: 8:30am – 12:00 noon Register …

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Dynamics of Christian Education

Course Goal The goal of this course is to reinforce and enhance communication skills and instructional methods. The knowledge and skills gained will equip speakers and educators to engage students in a manner which maximizes teaching for knowledge, application and growth. Course Format -Lecture, class Interaction, exercises, Class exercises -Breaks each hour & a lunch …

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2019 CTI Essay Scholarship Contest -Winners

The following are the three winning essays for the 2019 CTI Essay Scholarship Contest. Each winner receives a full scholarship to attend the 5-day Creation Apologetics Teachers College. The scholarship includes the cost to of the course, 5 nights of lodging and all meals. Essay Challenge: In 450 words or less respond to the following: …

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A Story of Two Battles

Battle 1: Harold Baumgarten Physical Warfare Excerpts From: Steve Mraz, “Stars and Stripes” Published: June 6, 2009. “D-Day plus-65 years: D-Day veteran recounts bloody battle at Omaha Beach”   Harold was a 19-year-old private when he landed on Omaha Beach in the early morning hours of June 6, 1944 – D-Day. He was a soldier …

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Would you endorse this course as a worthwhile way to spend a summer week?

Testimony: CTI’s 5-day Creation Apologetics Teachers College Question: “Would you endorse this course as a worthwhile way to spend a summer week?” Answer: Matthew, Pastor

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