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Mike Riddle
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 40 years. Mike has spoken at NASA, many secular and Christian universities, churches around the world, state homeschool conventions, and secular and Christian schools. Prior to being involved in creation ministry, Mike was a Captain in the USMC and a national champion in track and field. Mike’s experience in the education field includes:
- B.S. Mathematics, M.A. Education
- Captain and Instructor for the United States Marine Corps
- Mathematics teacher at junior and senior high schools
- Director/instructor, U.S. Sprint’s worldwide engineer and technical training
- Director/instructor of Microsoft’s engineer training
- Adjunct professor, Northwest Graduate School of the Ministry
- Instructor at the Institute for Creation Research Graduate School
- Speaker and author for Answers in Genesis
- Developed and taught teacher training and communication skills courses worldwide
- Spoken/taught in over 500 churches
- Spoken/taught to over 16,000 youth
He resides in Meridian, ID, with his wife, Lesley.
Presentations by Mike
Sunday Messages
- Understanding the Days of Creation
- Theological Problems with an Old Earth
- Biblical Apologetics: Answers to Biblical Challenges
- Genesis and the Sovereignty of God
- Why the Bible Is Truth
- Creation: Why It Matters What We Believe
- A Briefing: Preparing Youth for the Battlefield
- God’s Amazing Design in Life
- Facts That Confirm Creation
- Six End Time Deceptions That Are Happening Today
Additional Presentations
- Critical Thinking Skills and Tactics
- Aliens, UFOs, and the Bible
- Refuting Human Evolution
- Biblical Apologetics: Answering Challenges
- Why Evolution Cannot Be True
- Why The Age of the Earth Matters
- Examining the methods for dating fossils and rocks
- The Genesis Flood and Geology
- Thinking Biblically About Dinosaurs
- Is the Big Bang Biblical?
- Christian Education: Confronting the Giants of Deception and Compromise
- Christian Education: Building Spiritual Warfare Champions
- What Schools Teach and Don’t Teach about the Woke Agenda
Children’s Presentations
- Dinosaurs and the Bible
- God’s Amazing Creation
- The Six Days of Creation
- The Genesis Flood and Old Bones
Dr. Anthony Silvestro
Dr. Anthony Silvestro is a prominent speaker and teacher in creation science, apologetics, and evangelism. His extensive knowledge and engaging speaking style make him a popular speaker and trainer. Once an evolutionist, Dr. Silvestro now champions the Bible’s trustworthiness from Genesis through Revelation.
“Anthony is an excellent evangelist with extensive practical experience both in the field and as an instructor. He is also one of the top apologists in the country because he knows how to answer many biblical challenges without compromising God’s Word, as so many do by adding billions of years into the creation account.” — Mike Riddle, President, Creation Training Initiative
His book, “On the Origin of Kinds,” is one of the few books that covers how apologetics and evangelism work together. With his background as a dental surgeon and degrees in mathematics and chemistry, he is able to deliver insightful presentations on Big Pharma and nutrition, the Woke agenda, and social justice. Dr. Silvestro also appeared in the American Gospel movie.
He resides with his wife, Julie, in the Cleveland, Ohio, area.
Education
- BS, Chemistry and Math (Double Major), Baldwin Wallace University, Berea, Ohio
- DDS, College of Dentistry, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
- Since 2011, attended 60 hours per year of dental continuing education
- Since 2011, logged over 500 hours in self-study on creation/evolution
- Successfully completed the Creation Apologetics Teachers College and the 3-day Communication and Teaching Skills courses from CTI
Presentations by Dr. Silvestro
- The Evils of Big Pharma
- The Evils of The Food Industry
- The Evils of COVID
- What Happens When the Church Gives Up Genesis
- Lay-Level Presuppositional Apologetics
- Biblical Evangelism (Ray Comfort style)
- Morality, God-given Rights, and the Proper Role of Government
- Street-Level Apologetics
- The Satanic History of Social Justice
- The Problems with Social Justice
- The Satanic History & Problems with Social Justice Combined
- Why the Bible is the Source of Truth
- The “Problem” of Evil — How do We Reconcile a Good God with Bad Things Happening in this World
- The Origin of Life
- Apologetics for the 21st Century
- Expository Sermons for Sunday Church Services
Scott Weckerly
Scott Weckerly is both a speaker and teacher on biblical creation and apologetics. With years of experience, Scott has dedicated himself to teaching others about the scientific evidence supporting biblical creation and how the evidence refutes evolutionism. As a co-instructor for both the 5-day Christian Apologetics Training College and the 3-day Christian Educators Conference, he has helped equip many teachers to train their students in biblical truth and the true scientific evidence.
His approach combines scientific rigor with a clear, engaging style that appeals to diverse audiences. His commitment to spreading the truth about biblical creation makes him a valuable resource for those seeking to deepen their understanding. Whether you want to enhance your knowledge or seek an engaging speaker for your event, Scott Weckerly ensures a profound and impactful learning experience.
Education
- Jazz Performance degree from the University of North Texas
- Traveled full-time for 2 years, sharing the Gospel with a music ministry
- Completed the Creation Apologetics Teachers College and the 3-day Communication and Teaching Skills courses from CTI
- Has been studying apologetics and creation since high school
Scott’s Presentations
- Dinosaurs and the Bible
- Worldviews and Presuppositions
- Critical Thinking Skills
- Answering Old Earth Challenges
- What Is Truth?
- Why Creation Matters