Dr. Chris Bolt teaching
Dr. Chris Bolt · Speaker, preacher, debater

Sound theology. Apologetic experience. A pastoral heart.

Ten years pastoring. A doctorate in philosophy, systematic theology, and world religions. Conferences, weekend series, pulpit supply, schools, and co-ops across the United States.

10 yrs
Pastoring churches in Alabama and Tennessee
Ph.D.
Philosophy, systematic theology, and world religions
10+ yrs
Teaching at the college, seminary, and doctoral levels
50 states
Available to travel nationally from Richmond, VA

Three ways churches use Dr. Bolt

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Pulpit supply & weekends
A Sunday sermon, a Saturday seminar with a Sunday sermon, or a three-night series. He is always eager to preach the text, not just deliver a lecture.
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Conferences & debates
Plenary sessions, breakout tracks, panels, open Q&A, and formal debates on the existence of God and ethical questions.
03
Schools, co-ops & students
Chapel talks and multi-session teaching for Christian schools, homeschool co-ops, Bible clubs, youth events, and college ministries.

Ten sessions, ready to go

01Fight for the FaithDefending the Faith

We need to know what we believe and why we believe it. Our faith is not opposed to reason — there are good reasons to believe Christianity is true. A biblical case for why and how we present and defend the faith, and an accessible introduction to apologetics.

02The Absurdity of AtheismDefending the Faith

Christians too easily settle for being on the defensive. Most atheists cannot even define atheism. Learn to ask the right questions, poke holes in the atheist position, and offer your atheist friends a way out of the absurdity through reasonable faith in God.

03Does God Exist?Defending the Faith

How do we really know — and show — that God exists? Is it only a matter of faith? Dr. Bolt draws together the strongest arguments, evidence, and reasoning for God's existence to show that we can know for certain that He is there.

04The Problem of EvilDefending the Faith

If God is all-good and all-powerful, why is there so much evil and suffering? Dr. Bolt answers the charge, then flips the script — and a closer look at evil through biblical, theological, and philosophical principles deepens our grasp of all God has done for us in Christ.

05The Evidence Against EvolutionBible & Science

Darwinian macroevolution has dominated the academy and the public schools, so one would think it is beyond question. Not only does evolution lack the supporting evidence it needs to get off the ground — the evidence is actually mounted against it.

06The Bible and ScienceBible & Science

The Bible is not a science book, but it overlaps with and even addresses topics within science. The question runs deeper than biological evolution: Dr. Bolt argues that we could not have science at all were it not for the truth of Christianity.

07Is the Bible Reliable?Bible & Science

The Bible claims to be the word of God, written by more than forty authors who agree, and it still changes lives. If we are going to rest our lives and our eternal futures on it, we should know that it is reliable. Dr. Bolt shows you how.

08The Deity of ChristChrist & World Religions

Who is Jesus? How we answer affects everything else. A summary walk through the biblical data for the deity of the Son of God, plus philosophical proofs that corroborate Scripture — equipping you for fruitful conversation with cults and world religions.

09Resurrection of JesusChrist & World Religions

Biblical, scientific, and historical data tied together to demonstrate that Jesus of Nazareth was crucified, buried, and raised. Learn to be confident in your own faith and to share it in a provable, persuasive way.

10The Key to Answer Every ReligionChrist & World Religions

Built on two graduate degrees of research in world religions, Dr. Bolt hands you a 'key' to unlock false religions and appeal to their adherents with the truth — so you can slide effortlessly into a conversation about the gospel without hours of study.

Watch a session
“People don't die for what they know is a lie” — a clip from a session on the resurrection of Jesus.
Dr. Chris Bolt
Author of The World in His Hands. Writes at American Reformer, Center for Baptist Leadership, Christ Over All, Founders Ministries, and Truth Script.

Who you're inviting

Dr. Chris Bolt is a theologian, philosopher, and apologist, and the founder of Reformed Baptist Institute — a ministry of Village Church RVA that equips church members and prepares pastors to make disciples in the local church.

Before launching RBI in 2025 he led college ministries, served as a student minister, and pastored churches in Alabama and Tennessee for ten years. He teaches Bible, pastoral ministry, theology, philosophy, and apologetics at the college, seminary, and doctoral levels, and has debated ethics and the existence of God.

Ph.D. — The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary · Philosophy, Systematic Theology, World Religions
M.Div. — The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary · Christian Ministry
B.A. — Lynchburg College · Philosophy and Religion
Husband of one, father of four. Lives in the Richmond, Virginia area.

Before you ask

Formats
Sunday sermon, 60–90 minute session, weekend series, breakout track, live Q&A, or formal debate.
Travel
Travels nationally from Richmond, VA. Host covers travel and lodging.
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Discussed case by case — never a barrier to a serious invitation.
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6–8 weeks preferred, but ask anyway; short-notice dates open up.
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