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"Mike Licona combines the mind of a scholar, the heart of an evangelist, the clarity of a communicator, and the persuasive skills of a debater. His ministry is vitally important in answering objections currently being leveled against Christianity. Mike has my strong endorsement as an effective and winsome apologist."

Lee Strobel, author, The Case for Christ and The Case for the Real Jesus

 

"Mike Licona is a rising star in the world of Christian apologetics. He's been mentored by the best of the best -- including Gary Habermas and William Lane Craig -- and is increasingly sharing their platform as a first-rate author, speaker, and debater who is effectively defending the truth of historic Christianity."

                          Mark Mittelberg
                          International speaker and author of Building a Contagious Church

 

 

"Mike provides an invaluable ministry that is much needed in our society. His book entitled, Cross Examined, is outstanding and the best evidence of the resurrection that I have read in a long, long time."

D. James Kennedy, Ph.D.
Senior Minister, Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church

 

 

 

“Mike Licona is simply a wonderful communicator.  Never speaking over the heads of his various audiences, he employs humor and overall winsomeness to grab his audience's attention and to keep it riveted on the subject at hand.  Throughout, Mike's greatest assets come across well--his own personality along with his scholarship.  As one listens, it is obvious that behind the excellent eye contact, humor, and clear outline is a scholar with whom skeptics ought not try to spar.”

Gary R. Habermas, Ph.D.
Distinguished Professor of Philosophy & Apologetics
Liberty University 

 

“When I first saw Mike Licona in a public debate on the resurrection of Jesus, I realized that here was a young man whom I needed to get to know.  He dismantled his opponent's arguments with surgical precision and yet with such graciousness that no one could be offended. I have found Mike to be a person possessing a rare combination of careful scholarship, winsomeness, and debating skill. You will find that as a speaker Mike will not brook bad arguments, but will present an honest, solid case for his conclusions, delivered with his characteristic and unshakeable good humor.” 

William Lane Craig, Ph.D., D.Theol.
Research Prof. of Philosophy
Talbot School of Theology


"Using Mike Licona at Collegiate Weeks has been a consistent hit! He is a challenging, yet understandable, communicator. He is a strong, yet entertaining, apologist. It is quite easy for me to recommend Mike for use on your campuses and state meetings. College students and leaders alike benefit from Mike's teachings!" 


Linda H. Osborne
National Collegiate Ministry Leader
LifeWay


"Thank you so much for your faithfulness to Christ and His call on your life. You love the Lord, and it shows...and motivates and inspires.  When you were in Michigan I was reminded of how Jesus taught. It was unbelievable to see God work from your spirit to ours to encourage us to be faithful right where we are. In 14 years of conference leading (mostly in Michigan), I have never seen someone connect in such a way that EACH one felt led (and equipped) to serve in a fresh way. It was easy to talk to the women after they heard you share. God had already spoken through you to prepare them.  Thank you. From the bottom of my heart thank you."

Julie Scheving
Michigan Women In Evangelism


“It was the best event all year (and we have had some great ones this year!)!”

Nathan Byrd
Baptist Collegiate Minister
University of Georgia


“I think you did a fantastic job . . . many of our 4 year students felt this was the best event we've done during their tenure as students involved in CCC.”

Dave Lowe
UC Davis Campus Director
Campus Crusade for Christ


"As a full time public high school educator, I am sensitive not only to the topics that are presented to youth but also the method and language of presentation. Mike exceeded expectations. His demeanor established a comfort zone for the youth to freely discuss their questions and beliefs in a non-threatening, open forum among their peers. It was extremely gratifying to see the response of the youth. Whatever they took with them from the retreat, they had ownership and confidence in their beliefs."

Paul Hederstrom
Director, IOU Christ

 

 

"I attended your class to become convinced of Jesus’ resurrection. By week three of the series, I found myself not only convinced, but convincing others."
 

Theresa McCormick, Virginia 

 

"I need to thank you for the evidence for Jesus' Resurrection.  I know that's a bit weird, but now that I've been in Christ for over a year, I've come to realize how really helpful it is to people like me.  Many times I've started to have doubts about Christianity, and gone through a thought processes of "How do I know this?  Well, because of this. But how do I know that?" and so forth.  It always comes down to the evidence for the Resurrection.  It's the foundation for the faith, and my doubts always weave their way through my beliefs until they reach that bedrock.  Then they stop, and die."

Zach Tabors (Former Agnostic)
Virginia Beach, VA

 

"Your manner of presentation, your competence, familiarity and love of the subject material greatly enhanced the learning that took place. Judging from comments received from members of the class your series struck a responsive cord. Thank you again for enlightening our minds and hearts."

J. Robert Fiol, Captain
Command Chaplain, NAS Oceana, U.S. Navy

 

 

"I have both books written by Mike, and I love them. I have even shared them with others who question the true nature of our Christian faith. I heard Mike speak at Christ Church in Virginia Beach in 2001, and I have never witnessed such concise arguments for the truth of Jesus' resurrection. It completely solidified my faith and eliminated any doubts I may have had. I regularly listen to the tapes of his sermons from that time whenever I begin to mistrust what I believe. . . . Thank you, Mike for all you do to bring unbelievers into the Kingdom. You have been blessed with an awesome ministry."

Lisa Rickards
Spring Valley, CA

 

 

" . . . At a young age I lost all faith in God. . . . The one thing you must know about me is that I am very factual. A doubting Thomas if you will. Taking things on faith is not my nature. On the 2nd of November I sat in class and listened to Mr. Mike Licona and the wheels in my head started to spin. The arguments that he presented were historical and factual. I had never taken the time to think about the Bible in that fashion nor had I done any research on my own the way that Mr. Licona had. I left class that night determined to learn more about the things he had said. . . . It was November 6th at 3:00 am. I woke up out of a normal night's sleep for no apparent reason. As I lay in bed I found myself thinking about the realization I'd had earlier in the evening when I had finished reading. I got out of bed, knelt down beside it and prayed. I asked Jesus to forgive me of my sins and to save my soul."

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