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Alex McFarland

As a Christian apologist, author, evangelist, religion and culture analyst, and advocate for biblical truth, Alex McFarland speaks worldwide. He has preached in over 2,200 churches throughout North America and numerous more internationally. He also speaks at Christian events, conferences, debates, and other venues to teach biblical truths and preach the gospel.

“I believe that Alex McFarland is going to become one of the great leaders in the church.  Nobody organizes apologetics and worldview conferences as well as Alex and his team.”

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Charles Colson

“As a gifted apologist, Alex McFarland speaks clearly to both Christians and non-Christians. Alex is a clear communicator with a compassionate heart for evangelism.”

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Nelson Searcy

“I said, ‘Lord Jesus, when I grow up can I be like Alex McFarland?’ He said, ‘No, Josh, we only need one of him- because he’s going to do the work of 100.’”

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Josh McDowell

Alex’s greatest passion is growing the Body of Christ and instructing Christians on how to stand strong in the face of ever-diminishing morals, ethics, and values.

As a Christian apologist, author, evangelist, religion and culture analyst, and advocate for biblical truth, Alex McFarland speaks worldwide. He has preached in over 2,200 churches throughout North America and numerous more internationally. He also speaks at Christian events, conferences, debates, and other venues to teach biblical truths and preach the gospel.

Alex co-hosts Exploring the Word on the American Family Radio network, airing daily on nearly 200 radio stations across the U.S. He is a frequent guest on Fox News, and has been interviewed by other media outlets including Fox and Friends, the Alan Colmes Show, The Strategy Room, Billy Graham’s Decision radio broadcast, Focus On The Family radio, NPR’s All Things Considered, The New York Times, The Washington Post, Chuck Colson’s Breakpoint broadcast, BBC, CBN, Bible Broadcast Network, La Vie (France), and news outlets including CBS, FOX, NBC, CSPAN, SRN, and the Associated Press (AP) wire service. He is a contributing writer in print and electronic media, including LA Times, Boston Herald, OK- Celebrity News Magazine, Christianity Today, Charisma, On Mission, Billy Graham’s Decision Magazine, and more.

Alex is the only evangelist to have preached in all 50 states in only 50 days. His “Tour Of Truth” crusade swept across America with 64 evangelistic services from which came many decisions to receive Jesus and by which many Christians were equipped and encouraged.

Sharing The Gospel & Growing The Body of Christ

Alex was the third president of Southern Evangelical Seminary and College, located in Charlotte, NC, from 2001 to 2005, and under his leadership the school experienced unprecedented growth. Prior, Alex had served as Focus On The Family’s first Director of Teen Apologetics. Alex currently serves as Director of Biblical Worldview at Charis Bible College (since 2017). He is also the host of “The Alex McFarland Show,” which airs weekly on NRB TV.

In the early 1990s, Alex pioneered the Truth for a New Generation Conference designed to equip teens and adults to know what they believe and defend their faith. The conferences continue to be held and feature well-known and respected speakers such as Josh McDowell, Lee Strobel, Eric Metaxas, Todd Starnes, Joni Eareckson Tada, Will Graham, and many others. 

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My Relationship
With God

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100 Bible Questions And Answers For Families

In 100 Bible Questions and Answers for Families: Inspiring Truths, Helpful Explanations, and Power for Living from God’s Eternal Word (BroadStreet® Publishing), authors Alex McFarland and Bert Harper, veteran cohosts of the nationally syndicated broadcast Exploring the Word, address a wide range of complex, frequently asked questions about God, the Bible, and Christian living, family life, worldviews and end times.

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What People say About Alex

“God bless you, Alex, for shining the light on error, and for highlighting the truths of the Gospel. Bless you, for speaking so powerfully not only into the hearts of the new generation of Christ-followers but into our hearts as well.”
harles

Charles Colson

“Alex, what a great work you are doing! I believe in it so much; Keep up the great work.”
Nelson

Nelson Searcy

“Alex McFarland is one of the best speakers in the nation for helping teens take ownership of what they believe.”
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Josh McDowell

“Alex McFarland is an expert on cults and world religions.”
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Charles Colson

"Alex McFarland is trusted, truthful and timely."
Lauren Green
“I’ve grown to trust Alex as a smart, passionate, persuasive defender of Christianity.”
Lee Strobal
Lee Strobel
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