Who We Are
We desire to see Jesus proclaimed in the culture and exalted in the Church.
Together, we have spent our lives serving at our local church. From leading in children’s and youth ministries to designing for church conferences, pulpit teaching, and almost everything in between, we have grown deep roots in the ministry of Jesus Christ.
After having our son, Lincoln, in 2019, our number one question was - how do we raise him right in a world that rejects objective truth? We decided that teaching him how to defend his Faith to the world wasn’t enough. We needed to learn not only defense...but offense. So, we determined it was time to take a stand against the spiritual wickedness in high places by equipping our son and others to be 1 Peter 3:15 disciples through the truth of a Biblical worldview and sound apologetic arguments.
Today, we seek to use our ministry experience and gifts in Bible teaching to equip God’s people in an ever-increasing anti-Christ culture. We empower youth, young adults, parents, and church leaders to be Truth defenders and nonsense rejectors through applicable Bible teaching on the topics of morality, parenting, excellence in ministry, the culture war, and the foundations of the Christian Faith.
About Joel
Joel Hopkins is a passionate Bible teacher, Christian apologist, and Ministry Marketer.
Joel preaches and teaches applicable and digestible Biblical truths that equip believers to stand up for their faith and rebuke nonsense in a confusing world. Joel’s teaching format provides believers with edifying, confidence-building, and immediately actionable information that empowers them to impact the world around them.
As VP of Marketing at Church Initiative, Joel works to bring Bible-based and Christ-centered programs to those suffering from loss and grief. These local church-led programs heal, restore, and bring hope to individuals from all walks of life through the love of God.
Joel also extends his experience in Marketing Strategy and Campaign Development to help churches of all sizes communicate their presence and mission to their local communities.
And the Lord’s servant must not be quarrelsome but must be kind to everyone, able to teach, not resentful. Opponents must be gently instructed, in the hope that God will grant them repentance leading them to a knowledge of the truth, and that they will come to their senses and escape from the trap of the devil, who has taken them captive to do his will.”