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Dec 01

Apologetics Archaeology Encourage Chattanooga to “Look Up”

Ron Clouzet, D.Min., D.Th. (second from left), and Michael Hasel, Ph.D., spend time with attendees during meetings that used archaeology to support biblical teachings. The meetings led up to evangelistic meetings at churches in Chattanooga, Tenn.

Rick Greve

Apologetics, Archaeology Encourage Chattanooga to “Look Up”

T en churches in the greater Chattanooga, Tenn., area have joined together for an evangelism strategy called “Look Up Chattanooga.” This approach has included a variety of trainings in the local churches leading up to public proclamation events.

With a desire to reach the unchurched or secular person, Ron Clouzet, D.Min., D.Th., and area pastors worked together to design a unique approach. Two distinct and different series were held this past August and September at an area hotel, the first being a five-night series called “Why God?” The presentations took an honest look at some of the toughest questions, including why does God allow suffering, how do you align a loving God with hell fire, and what about violence in the Old Testament?

Next, in September, a five-night series called “Astonishing Discoveries in the Land of the Bible” became the focus. Clouzet joined with Matthew Bronson, Ph.D. candidate, and Michael Hasel, Ph.D., professor at Southern Adventist University, to share archaeological evidence supporting the Scripture record. Using a “tag-team” approach, attendees heard about historical proof on the people and locations in the Bible, along with archaeological discoveries that corroborate the Bible stories. Each evening, different artifacts were presented along with pictures and stories from dig sites where amazing discoveries are being made even today.

Area church members served as greeters, row hosts, and parking attendants, developing friendships with attendees. The meetings led up to meetings titled “Prophecy Decoded,” conducted by pastors in their local churches.

With several decisions for baptism already being made, it is exciting to see how the seeds of truth and friendship sprout and grow as local pastors, elders, and Southern Adventist University students share from the reliability of God’s Word.

Rick Greve

Georgia-Cumberland | December 2024

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