Stephen Williams

Barna researchers are known for having some of the best research out there on the faith of the younger generation. David Kinnaman, president of Barna Research, published an important book called You Lost Me that overviews research on why Christians who grew up in church have left the faith. Now Kinnaman and co-author Mark Matlock have......

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We need your support in empowering Christians: We are excited by what God has done through Prepare the Way Ministries in 2019 — our 12th Christian Youth Summit, inspiring testimonies from our published book, opportunities to speak nationally, and the privilege of watching lives changed. We need your help to continue this momentum in 2020–we......

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“Oh, that men would give thanks to the LORD for His goodness, And for His wonderful works to the children of men! For He satisfies the longing soul, And fills the hungry soul with goodness.” – Psalm 107:8-9 As you celebrate this Thanksgiving, please revisit the Christian roots of this uniquely American [Holy]day. Consider this 1789 quote......

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Stephen has kept busy this fall, with awesome opportunities to speak in a variety of places around Oregon. Contact us to invite Stephen to speak on some of Prepare the Way’s key speaking topics. Here are some ministry updates: Navigating Public Schools, Lake Oswego, OR. Stephen was honored to be the keynote speaker at an......

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The Ambassador’s Forum of Southwest Hills Baptist Church is hosting another excellent apologetics conference this fall. Nov. 15-16. Click here for details and to register: https://www.spotlightsonyou.com/2019 Stephen Williams of Prepare the Way Ministries will be a speaker at this equipping conference along with Greg Koukl and Tim Barnett of Stand to Reason and many other......

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Stephen Williams of Prepare the Way Ministries is presenting a 3 part series on his book, Navigating Public Schools at Highland Baptist Church in Redmond, OR for 3 Wednesday evenings. 6-7:30 PM Oct 30, Nov 6 and 13. Dinner is provided free from 5-6pm in the Gym. The series is presented in the main sanctuary.......

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Have you ever wondered how you can be a light for Christ in public schools? Fellowship of Christian Athletes is hosting its annual Fields of Faith event Wednesday, Oct 9, in Bend at Mountain View High School. Come and be inspired to live out your faith more boldly on campus. My oldest daughter Maggie is......

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When speaking to groups around the nation, Stephen regularly hears the myth that Christians can’t bring their Bibles to school and/or even talk about Christianity on campus. Please help us dispel this myth. We encourage everyone to participate in Bring Your Bible to School Day this October 3th. Bring it. Share it. Live it! It’s your......

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When I was a public school teacher, I loved every opportunity I had to pray with my students. One great way is tomorrow, Wednesday, for See You at the Pole day. http://syatp.com/ For nealy 3 decades students have been gathering on this day at their flagpole to pray for their schools. Teachers are allowed to......

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Stephen will be giving many seminars/workshops around Oregon this Fall. On Wednesday, he will be starting an 11-week apologetics series at Highland Baptist Church in Redmond: Click here for details. Also, this Saturday, Stephen will be the keynote speaker at a Navigating Public Schools conference in Lake Oswego just south of Portland. Join him for......

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