The Proof For The Truth Apologetics Conference

Can you defend your faith? This conference is designed to engage with other believers and to learn the scientific, historical, archaeological, philosophical, and non-Biblical evidence for the faith. Real questions deserve real answers. If you want to learn how to accurately and confidently defend the faith make sure you are in the building. If you are skeptical or seeking answers to tough questions you should be in the building as well. All are welcome! Come willing and ready to learn, fellowship, and engage!

Alex McElroy

Alex McElroy is an international speaker, apologist, TEDx speaker, leadership advisor, author of the book “Blueprint for Bible Basics" and writer of the blog entitled “The Relentless Pursuit of Purpose.” He is a founding Pastor of Engage Community Church and formerly the Pastor of Education at New Life Covenant Southeast Church, led by Pastor John F. Hannah. For over 15 years Alex has served in both youth and adult teaching ministries. Alex has trained hundreds of teachers and ministers so they are equipped to deliver lessons in Biblical study, purpose, leadership and Apologetics in order to maximize their effectiveness in and for the Kingdom of God. He is a firm believer that everyone is born on purpose with a purpose. He teaches people all over the world to find the purpose God has placed inside of them and to deliver it to the world.

He is a three-time graduate of the CrossExamined Instructors Academy (Apologetics) and of the Emerging Apologists Program at RZIM (Ravi Zacharias International Ministries). He has also served with RZIM on University Missions. He is currently completing a Master’s Degree in Apologetics through Liberty University. He now travels the country teaching and communicating evidence for the faith.

He is supported by his loving wife of 11 years and 2 loving daughters.

Brandon Cleaver

Brandon Cleaver is an itinerant speaker who has a passion for sharing the truth about Jesus Christ and the Christian worldview. He graduated from Michigan State University with a major in journalism and minor in sociology. He recently completed a master in Christian apologetics from Biola University and is currently working toward a master of divinity with a specialization in interdisciplinary studies at Moody Theological Seminary.

Brandon enjoys speaking on topics such as slavery in the Bible, culture and Christianity, ethics, urban issues, and various worldviews. For several years, Brandon served as Co-Chapter Director for the Wayne State Ratio Christi chapter. He served on the Stephen Ministry leadership team at Kensington Community Church and occasionally serves alongside Inner City Detroit Cru. Also, he currently serves on the Rochester University Spiritual Formation Advisory Group.

Brandon enjoys playing various sports and reading, but mostly spending time with his two sons, daughter, and wonderful wife.

Richelle Bryan

My name is Richelle Bryan and I am an Apologist and Street Evangelist with a heart for engaging people for Christ. In 2018 I earned my Master of Arts in Christian Apologetics at Talbot School of Theology – Biola University and completed my second year of teaching Apologetics at The Brooklyn Tabernacle. This followed over a decade of street evangelism on the sidewalks of New York City and New Jersey, and evangelistic conversations around the globe during missions and leisure travel. I’ve been blessed with a burden for seeing saints and skeptics use their hearts and minds to ultimately draw closer to Christ. I also long to see the body of Christ display the love of Christ we should be known for to each other within our Christian family, and to the world. My hope is that this space would facilitate honest dialogue, judgment free questioning, and an exchange of ideas and viewpoints with the aim of getting to the truth together about who God is and what he desires for us.

In addition to producing Apologetics material and evangelizing I work full time in philanthropy helping nonprofits learn, grow and serve well.