Equipping Christians to Teach
And Defend Biblical Truth

In the 1900s, the Bible
was influential in the
culture.

Learn to have the confidence to defend
your faith and share biblical truths.

In Memoriam · 1949–2026

A Great Loss

With deep sorrow and steadfast hope, we share that CTI’s founder, Mike Riddle, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on July 31, 2026. We give thanks for his life, his ministry, and his unwavering love for God’s Word.

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Ministry Announcement

Dr. Anthony R. Silvestro Jr.
Named New President of CTI

Following Mike Riddle’s passing, the CTI Board has named Dr. Anthony R. Silvestro Jr. as the ministry’s new President. Discipled by Mike since 2013, he is committed to continuing CTI’s mission of training the next generation to defend the faith.

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Creation Training Initiative (CTI) provides certified, hands-on training courses that
come to your church. We prepare teachers, speakers, and parents to confidently
defend their faith and share the evidence for biblical creation.

What sets CTI apart? Why do churches and schools
choose CTI for their training?

CTI goes beyond just hearing information. We use interaction, repetition, and written and verbal exercises to help people retain and use the information (application-level training).
Our courses are cost-effective and easy to understand, allowing big and small churches to host courses.
CTI has courses that train Christians to be effective speakers and teachers (2 Timothy 2:2).

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What People Say About CTI Training

“Mike Riddle brought a level of expertise to our church that transformed how our congregation understands and defends biblical creation.” — Senior Pastor, Community Bible Church

“The Basic Training Seminar on Saturday was the best. I heard rave reviews about it all day on Sunday and received several emails from attendees from other churches.” — Larry, Course attendee

“The Creation: Basic Training course gave our teachers the confidence and tools they needed to address tough questions from students.” — Christian School Administrator

“Very well done, Mike! Your training programs and materials are class A materials and relevant to today’s social views and controversies. Everyone will find answers to gnawing questions at your training sessions. The Bible and the gospel are defendable!” — Michelle, Course attendee

Mike Riddle: Founder of CTI

Apologetics is vital to the Christian faith (1 Peter 3:15; Jude 1:3; Col 10:4-5). Those who share the gospel must also be able to defend the gospel. Our youth are seeking answers to their questions. Through apologetics, we can teach them the answers.

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