Reasons for Faith Seminar | Rotorua

Join Sam Treadwell from Thinking Matters for a two-part Apologetics Seminar designed to equip Christians with thoughtful, sound reasons for their faith and practical tools for engaging others with gentleness and respect.

From the science and faith interface to questions of suffering, religious truth, evolution and the resurrection, the seminar tackles some of the major challenges and questions facing Christianity today.

What we'll explore

• Science that points to God
• The Fine-Tuning of the Universe
• The multiverse
• Evolution
• Bible Prophecy
• What makes a religion false?
• Can all religions lead to God?
• Truth and Doubt
• Arguments for the Resurrection
• Pain and Suffering
• Is Christianity anti-progress?
• Bible Authenticity
• LGBTQ+ and Christianity
• How to share your faith

What you'll take away

Participants will come away with reasons to defend the Christian faith and tools to help friends and loved ones understand why Christianity claims to be true. The seminar is particularly focused on helping Christians navigate difficult questions and engage with culture thoughtfully and respectfully.

Event Details

DATE & TIME: Friday 25 September 2026, 7:00–9:00 pm | Saturday 26 September 2026, 9:00 am–4:30 pm

Cost: $40, including lunch
Venue: Living Well Church, 47 Biak Street, Rotorua
Presented by: Sam Treadwell, Thinking Matters
Come ready to explore the questions, strengthen your understanding and discover practical ways to communicate your faith with confidence, gentleness and respect.