Rick Mattson

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Rick is a national apologetics specialist and evangelism coach for InterVarsity. He is author of Faith is Like Skydiving: And Other Memorable Images for Dialogue with Seekers and Skeptics and Witness in the Academy: A guide for graduate students, faculty, and those who minister with them. He holds a master’s degree in Christian Thought from Bethel Seminary and lives in St. Paul, MN. He is married to Sharon, has two kids and seven grandchildren, and is a dedicated golfer.    

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Witness in the Academy eBook

As a graduate student or faculty member, identifying yourself as a follower of Jesus and sharing his message with others can feel daunting. Your reputation and even your career could be at risk. Witness In The Academy prepares graduate students, faculty, and campus ministry staff to engage in healthy and productive spiritual conversations on campus.
Evangelism Guide

Walking with Non-Christian Friends through the Five Thresholds of Conversion

As God draws our friends toward himself, they tend to go through five “thresholds” (5T) of coming to faith. The main idea is that conversion usually takes place gradually. The following summary chart of the 5Ts is explained below.