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| Position | Christian Woman Speaker |
| Website | https://maryjosharp.com |
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| Location |
Beaverton, OR 97005
United States of America |
A former atheist who came to faith, Mary Jo Sharp has experienced two worlds of American culture: the post-Christian culture of the Pacific Northwest and the evangelical culture of the Bible Belt. She first encountered apologetics in her own spiritual search while seeking answers. Mary Jo is now an assistant professor of apologetics at Houston Baptist University and the founder and director of Confident Christianity Apologetics Ministry. She has been featured in Christianity Today’s cover story “The Unexpected Defenders” and is an international speaker on apologetics, focusing on love and logic to uncover truth.
She serves on faculty with Summit Ministries Student Conferences, and is a guest lecturer with Ravi Zacharias International Ministries. Mary Jo is a published author with Kregel Publications, B&H Publications, and Zondervan. She is the author of the top-selling Bible study, “Why Do You Believe That?” as well as Living in Truth with LifeWay Christian Resources. She recently released her book Why I Still Believe. A clear communicator with a heart for people, Mary Jo finds great joy in sharing the deep truths of her Lord and Savior.
Mary Jo is also the founder of Confident Christianity, a Christian apologetics ministry that addresses the hard questions of Christianity through research, writing, training and debate.
She lives with her husband and family in Portland, Oregon.
Submitted by North American Mission Board on Thursday, Apr 18, 2024
"It's rare to discover someone who is an excellent communicator who can relate to a wide number of audiences; adult, collegiate, high school, men and women alike. Mary Jo is one of the few who can. She engages her audience as she trains them to defend their faith effectively, employing relevant answers to a seeking generation."
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Submitted by Palm Beach Atlantic University on Monday, Dec 04, 2023
I am very pleased to recommend Mary Jo Sharp and her Confident Christianity apologetics ministry. Winsome and gracious, Mary Jo is an effective communicator who offers a fresh perspective and a clear articulation of the truth and defensibility of the gospel.
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Submitted by Southern Baptist Of Texas Convention on Wednesday, Feb 01, 2023
When I think of Mary Jo, the first thing that comes to mind is that she is totally sold out to her Lord and her ministry calling. It has been a blessing to see how God is using her to be a powerful teacher of His Word. She teaches with clarity, conviction, and compassion. Her unique approach to teaching Apologetics has truly been a blessing to the women of Texas."
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Submitted by Nassau Bay Baptist Church on Wednesday, Oct 26, 2022
"Having heard her speak in several different venues, I can wholeheartedly recommend Mary Jo as a gifted speaker..."
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The existence of God as a real being; that he is the creator of all reality should have a noticeable impact in our lives. Others should see evidence of our belief and trust in a real...
Posted by Mary Jo Sharp on 10/29/2015
We live in a confused world in which the truth is exchanged for lies. One exchange that is affecting Christians is that tolerance is exchanged for intolerance. Not only are people...
Posted by Mary Jo Sharp on 10/29/2015
A common objection to Christianity is the claim that the story of Jesus was borrowed from pagan mythology (for example, the worship of Horus or Mithras). This session will provide...
Posted by Mary Jo Sharp on 10/29/2015
The Resurrection of Jesus is the foundational doctrine upon which Christianity rises or falls (1 Cor. 15:14-20). In this session, we explore four facts about Jesus that a consensus...
Posted by Mary Jo Sharp on 10/29/2015
The problem of evil is certainly the greatest obstacle to belief in the existence of God. It is commonly stated, "If God is good, why is there so much evil in the world?"...
Posted by Mary Jo Sharp on 10/29/2015
Engaging in conversation can seem intimidating at times. This session will focus on four elements of good dialogue; including how to use common questions to uncover what people really...
Posted by Mary Jo Sharp on 10/26/2022
Doubting belief in God doesn’t always end in a deconversion. Mary Jo shares her story of how hypocrisy in the church caused her to question her faith. She then offers a realistic...
Posted by Mary Jo Sharp on 10/26/2022
A growing objection to Christianity is based in the attitudes and behaviors of Christians themselves. “I don’t want to go to church, it’s full of hypocrites.”...
Posted by Mary Jo Sharp on 10/26/2022
In the search for truth about God and man, Mary Jo encountered some “strange things” about the nature of our world. She uncovered the existence of two transcendentals—goodness...
Posted by Mary Jo Sharp on 10/26/2022
At a time when de-conversion stories have become all too common, Mary Jo gives an earnest response through sharing her own journey of struggling with hypocrisy in the church and with...
Posted by Mary Jo Sharp on 10/26/2022
Faith is much more complex than taking a blind leap or “believing in what you know ain’t so.” However, these catch phrases frame a principal conception of faith...
Posted by Mary Jo Sharp on 10/26/2022
Do you know someone who has struggled with or is struggling with the question of our purpose in this world? What does God have to do with establishing meaning for human life? In this...
Posted by Mary Jo Sharp on 10/26/2022
