Welcome to the website of The Apollos Project, a ministry dedicated to helping parents pass on the Christian faith to their children. I believe God’s plan is that our children be like Apollos of old: strong in their faith, well spoken, humble, zealous, dedicated to spreading the gospel and building up the church (Acts 18:24-28).
My name is Chap Bettis and I am the director of the The Apollos Project. I write to help equip parents take an active role in discipleship of their children. Passing on the faith is first our job. Could the lack of training of parents be one reason so many children (70%) walk away from the Lord?
In addition, I blog about apologetics because it is so important in answering the questions young people have. And occasionally I will throw in some thoughts on evangelism to support my book, Evangelism for the Tongue-Tied.
I grew up outside Birmingham, Alabama and came to Christ as a child. I know what it is like to grow up in a Christian home and wrestle with doubts. After graduating from Brown University, I felt called to stay and reach New England with the good news of the gospel. Columbia International University gave me my theological training.
I also serve as an elder at New Covenant Fellowship, a family-based church, since its inception in 1987 and as a teaching pastor since 1991. My wife, Sharon, and I have four children: Kara, Chapman, Rebekah and Nate. Currently they are 19, 17, 15, 13. Just like you, we are in the midst of discipling them.
Thanks for stopping by. I hope this site and these thoughts will help you disciple your children!
