{"id":19612,"date":"2024-07-15T19:22:25","date_gmt":"2024-07-15T23:22:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/awarningministry.com\/?p=19612"},"modified":"2024-07-15T19:31:06","modified_gmt":"2024-07-15T23:31:06","slug":"about-truth-defended-truthdefended-org","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/awarningministry.com\/index.php\/2024\/07\/15\/about-truth-defended-truthdefended-org\/","title":{"rendered":"About Truth Defended \u2013 TruthDefended.org"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/truthdefended.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/promo-pic-2020.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption> <br> <a href=\"https:\/\/truthdefended.org\/about\/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR2myeA1gsALd8vnsmdqw3o8We2Vf1z-bXbguWLZyq_PNWLF4_dlLU4g0aQ_aem_IWwtJyCyyImmRPF_k5_k5A\">About Truth Defended \u2013 TruthDefended.org<\/a> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/truthdefended.org\/recommended-resources\/\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/truthdefended.org\/recommended-ministries\/\"><\/a><strong>About Truth Defended<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Position Statement<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013&nbsp;<em>Truth Defended&nbsp;<\/em>seeks to equip the church to defend her faith.<\/li><li><strong>Mission Statement<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013&nbsp;<em>Truth Defended&nbsp;<\/em>recognizes an ill-equipped church in an increasingly secular culture, and she must be equipped to defend her faith with Engaging Theology and Reasonable Apologetics to reach the next generation with the Gospel.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Vision Statement<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013&nbsp;<em>Truth Defended&nbsp;<\/em>exists to offer Engaging Theology and Reasonable Apologetics, equipping the church to defend her faith.<\/li><li><strong>Values Statemen<\/strong>t \u2013&nbsp;<em>Truth Defended<\/em>&nbsp;equips the church to defend her faith with Engaging Theology and Reasonable Apologetics for God\u2019s glory and the Gospel\u2019s advancement.<\/li><li><strong>Strategy Statement<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013&nbsp;<em>Truth Defended<\/em>&nbsp;will conduct inspirational conferences in local church settings, create an insightful website, and publish interesting blogs and podcasts online.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Truth Defended<\/em>&nbsp;is a ministry founded by veteran pastor and counselor, Steve Harness. He has a long term interest in archeology, history, creation science, ancient languages, and the Bible. Steve is a husband and father to 3 incredible kids. He enjoys the outdoors, hunting, fishing, and targeting. He is also a fan of youth sports such as Jr. NBA and Little League baseball, both of which he has enjoyed coaching.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/truthdefended.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/img_4642-edited.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-522\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Concerning credentials, Steve holds a Bachelor of Bible from Pensacola Christian College, a Master of Ministry (in Pastoral) from Bethany Divinity Seminary, a Master of Divinity (in Education) from Mid-America Theological Seminary, a Doctor of Ministry (in Theology and Apologetics, pending) from Liberty University, and a Ph.D. (in Counseling) from Bethany Divinity Seminary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/truthdefended.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/promo-pic-2020.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-262\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/truthdefended.org\/for-pastors-and-churches\/\">Let us know if we can serve you.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Being in ministry nearly 25 years and serving in the same church over 15 years, Steve understands the blessings and challenges of a pastor and local church congregation. He would count it an honor to serve your church with a&nbsp;<em>Truth Defended<\/em>&nbsp;Conference to equip your congregation to defend their faith with engaging theology and reasonable apologetics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Steve &amp; Natalie<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Share this:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/truthdefended.org\/about\/?share=twitter&amp;nb=1\" target=\"_blank\">Twitter<\/a><\/li><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/truthdefended.org\/about\/?share=facebook&amp;nb=1\" target=\"_blank\">Facebook<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/truthdefended\/\"> <\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>About Truth Defended Position Statement&nbsp;\u2013&nbsp;Truth Defended&nbsp;seeks to equip the church to defend her faith. 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