The Crossroads Project Speaker's Bureau

	Jim Leffel Crossroads Project Speaker Hello! I'm Jim Leffel. I am the director of The Crossroads Project, an apologetics ministry designed to equip Christians to understand and effectively communicate to our postmodern culture. I lead a team of scholars, researchers and experienced Christian workers who are				Jim's 2002 Speaking Schedule Previous engagements Contact Jim via e-mail
	deeply involved in providing critical and biblical analysis to contemporary secular thought. I am available to speak on the following topics:
	The Death of Truth: Why Has Culture Abandoned Truth and Reason? "Reality Isn’t What It Used To Be" proclaims one of today’s popular books. This lecture traces the ironic revolt against truth in history’s most advanced civilization. Special attention is given to the outworkings of the rejection of truth and reason from the university campus to the local church. It identifies the mindset of the new generation and current challenges for effective Christian ministry. -- A helpful and informative introduction to the thinking that is revolutionizing both education and popular culture. A more scholarly adaptation of this lecture is also available, depending on the host group’s needs.
	Politically Incorrect Salvation The two demands of "politically correct" society are openness and tolerance. What should Christians do when the objective claims of the gospel are considered naive, irrelevant and dangerous? This lecture explains the current "spirit of the age" and provides tools for reaching a culture that has abandoned truth. Particular focus is given to the claim that all religions are equally legitimate paths to God. -- An excellent follow up to the lecture, "The Death of Truth."
	Held Captive or Taking Captive: Being An Effective Christian on Campus The Bible teaches that Christians will either be held captive to secular thought (Col. 2:8) or take these ideas captive (2 Cor. 10:5). But how can Christian students understand and critically interact with the underlying secular assumptions in the university classroom? This lecture by a Christian who teaches in a secular college will give valuable insights into how to "get to the bottom" of the world view assumed by professors and textbooks, and provide practical ways to be an effective witness for Christ in the classroom.