We are in a fight to the death for the future of the next generation.
Renton Rathbun
Up coming Events
01/16-17/2024
Lodi Christian School
All day
Lodi, CA
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01/16-17/2024
Lodi Christian School
Guest Speaker
All day
Lodi, CA
02/12-15/2024
Bible Conference @BJA
All day
Greenville, SC
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02/12-15/2024
Bible Conference @BJA
Keynote Speaker
All day
Greenville, SC
02/16/2024
Emmanuel Christian School
All day
Toledo, OH
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02/16/2024
Emmanuel Christian School
Faculty Development
All day
Toledo, OH
02/27-28/2024
Foundations Homeschool Summit
All day
Greenville, SC
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02/27-28/2024
Foundations Homeschool Summit
General Session Speaker
All day
Greenville, SC
04/09/2024
Louisiana Christian University
All day
Pineville, LA
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04/09/2024
Louisiana Christian University
Special Speaker
All day
Pineville, LA
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About Me
Dr. Renton Rathbun
Renton speaks on biblical worldview and apologetics across the country. He has been a classroom teacher for over two decades. His experience has included both secular and Christian colleges and universities. He holds a BS in English Education and an MA in interpretative speech from Bob Jones University. He has also received an MFA in creative writing from Minnesota State University, an MA in philosophy from the University of Toledo, a ThM from Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary, and has a PhD in apologetics from Westminster Theological Seminary. Renton is presently the director of the Center for Biblical Worldview at Bob Jones University.
Speaking Topics
Only in the Mind? Why Biblical Worldview MUST Develop Holiness
Living in a Transsexual World: how we got here and how it affects teachers
Living in a Transsexual World: how we got here and how it affects teachers
Biblical Worldview tends to be discussed only in terms of one’s thinking patters. However, if biblical worldview does not lead to holy living, we are really just making “Christianly pagans.” How do we make the connection from biblical thinking to biblical action? This talk develops a three-step plan for a holistic biblical worldview.
Living in a Transsexual World: how we got here and how it affects teachers
Living in a Transsexual World: how we got here and how it affects teachers
Living in a Transsexual World: how we got here and how it affects teachers
Social media, peer-pressure, music, movies, and news outlets have created a culture that has so saturated the minds of our students, they are almost completely unaware that their default is the affirmation of the transsexual movement. The Pew Research Center found that teens are far more likely than adults to say society hasn't gone far e
Social media, peer-pressure, music, movies, and news outlets have created a culture that has so saturated the minds of our students, they are almost completely unaware that their default is the affirmation of the transsexual movement. The Pew Research Center found that teens are far more likely than adults to say society hasn't gone far enough in accepting people who are transgender. How did all this begin? Can we learn from our recent history of affirming transsexual ideology? How do we proceed from here? This talk address these questions from a biblical worldview.
The Roots of Gen Z Thinking & How to Respond
Living in a Transsexual World: how we got here and how it affects teachers
LGBTQ+ Ideology: what our students are facing and how to respond
Young people continue to consent to and even affirm culturally acceptable sin. LGBTQ+, Social Justice Theory, and Critical Race Theory are not just movements, they are a unified way of thinking. In this talk, we discover the root of this thought process that has groomed Gen Z into doubting God, redefining Christianity, and ultimately walk
Young people continue to consent to and even affirm culturally acceptable sin. LGBTQ+, Social Justice Theory, and Critical Race Theory are not just movements, they are a unified way of thinking. In this talk, we discover the root of this thought process that has groomed Gen Z into doubting God, redefining Christianity, and ultimately walking away from the faith. We discuss 3 biblical principles to respond as we educate, train, and prepare this Generation for a world that hates God.
LGBTQ+ Ideology: what our students are facing and how to respond
LGBTQ+ Ideology: what our students are facing and how to respond
LGBTQ+ Ideology: what our students are facing and how to respond
Students today are inundated with LGBTQ+ indoctrination via social media, entertainment, and personal friendships. Now there are movements, even within the church, that have accepted varying degrees of LGBTQ+ affirmation. Christian schools can take steps to address this issue biblically. In this session, we will explore how biblical world
Students today are inundated with LGBTQ+ indoctrination via social media, entertainment, and personal friendships. Now there are movements, even within the church, that have accepted varying degrees of LGBTQ+ affirmation. Christian schools can take steps to address this issue biblically. In this session, we will explore how biblical worldview strategies can shape our students’ thinking about these concepts.
What in the World is a ‘Biblical’ Worldview?
LGBTQ+ Ideology: what our students are facing and how to respond
How biblical worldview IS critical thinking
Recently, the word “worldview” has become a household word particularly within the Christian educational community. But few will admit we’ve been getting it wrong. In this talk, we discuss a useful definition of “biblical worldview” and investigate how it can affect the classroom and curriculum.
How biblical worldview IS critical thinking
LGBTQ+ Ideology: what our students are facing and how to respond
How biblical worldview IS critical thinking
Some view biblical worldview as a nice addition to a curriculum if there is extra time. This fundamental misunderstanding of biblical worldview shaping stems from the idea that critical thinking is possible without biblical worldview shaping. Because of the demands and scope of critical thinking as a discipline, biblical worldview is abso
Some view biblical worldview as a nice addition to a curriculum if there is extra time. This fundamental misunderstanding of biblical worldview shaping stems from the idea that critical thinking is possible without biblical worldview shaping. Because of the demands and scope of critical thinking as a discipline, biblical worldview is absolutely inherent in providing real critical thinking skills.
BIG Apologetics in the Classroom: modeling a defense of the faith in every subject
BIG Apologetics in the Classroom: modeling a defense of the faith in every subject
BIG Apologetics in the Classroom: modeling a defense of the faith in every subject
No matter what we teach, we all run across an argument, view, or philosophy that rejects or diminishes the Christian faith. In this workshop we discuss a process of defending the faith called “B.I.G. Apologetics”—a simple but effective way to model intelligent engagement with difficult arguments, views, or philosophies set up against God.
Walking away from the faith: preparing for the public university
BIG Apologetics in the Classroom: modeling a defense of the faith in every subject
BIG Apologetics in the Classroom: modeling a defense of the faith in every subject
There have been many news articles about unrest and political activism in the public university. There have also been many stories of students leaving the faith after attending public universities. What are Christian homeschoolers in for when they embark on attending such a place? After numerous years of teaching in public colleges and un
There have been many news articles about unrest and political activism in the public university. There have also been many stories of students leaving the faith after attending public universities. What are Christian homeschoolers in for when they embark on attending such a place? After numerous years of teaching in public colleges and universities, Dr. Rathbun will lay out the challenges that Christian students will face, as well as biblical strategies for preparing them for those challenges.
Foxhole Leadership: a biblical worldview of leading
BIG Apologetics in the Classroom: modeling a defense of the faith in every subject
Foxhole Leadership: a biblical worldview of leading
Christian education needs strong leadership. But what does that mean? A Christian school can create a healthy interdependency between administration and faculty. This is possible when the leadership leads by transforming their faculty into leaders. This workshop traces the foundational principles of biblical leadership, illustrates strate
Christian education needs strong leadership. But what does that mean? A Christian school can create a healthy interdependency between administration and faculty. This is possible when the leadership leads by transforming their faculty into leaders. This workshop traces the foundational principles of biblical leadership, illustrates strategies for engaging and inspiring millennials, and demonstrates the importance of changing from “game-theory leadership” to, what we will call, “foxhole leadership.”
A Biblical Worldview of Math? Does it add up?
Christian vs. Secular: How textbooks influence students AND teachers
Foxhole Leadership: a biblical worldview of leading
Typically, attempting to integrate Bible into a math course results in unconvincing biblical connections and zero advancement of mathematical knowledge. This workshop defines mathematics from a biblical worldview and develops strategies that allow for 1) discussions of biblical worldview that do not change the subject away from math, 2) a
Typically, attempting to integrate Bible into a math course results in unconvincing biblical connections and zero advancement of mathematical knowledge. This workshop defines mathematics from a biblical worldview and develops strategies that allow for 1) discussions of biblical worldview that do not change the subject away from math, 2) advances in mathematical knowledge, and 3) provide connections that are cohesive and unified.
How the decrease in Bible class time leads to faith-dropouts
Christian vs. Secular: How textbooks influence students AND teachers
Christian vs. Secular: How textbooks influence students AND teachers
When Christian schools were first established in response to public education, the Bible was at the center of the education. Is the Bible still the centerpiece of the Christian school today? Does the Bible suffer from a lack of intentional, year-to-year scaffolding, a lack of relevance to other subjects, and a lack of rigor that equals th
When Christian schools were first established in response to public education, the Bible was at the center of the education. Is the Bible still the centerpiece of the Christian school today? Does the Bible suffer from a lack of intentional, year-to-year scaffolding, a lack of relevance to other subjects, and a lack of rigor that equals the rigor of other subjects? This workshop is about getting back to our original formula.
Christian vs. Secular: How textbooks influence students AND teachers
Christian vs. Secular: How textbooks influence students AND teachers
Christian vs. Secular: How textbooks influence students AND teachers
Textbooks are not written to steer the perspective and thinking merely of students. They are created to steer the teacher's thinking as well. It is subtle. It is deliberate. It is effective. In this talk it is established that knowledge is not neutral, but rather, ethical. We discuss the five principles that leads to better curriculum.
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