Dr. Mark A. Rathel

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  Published on: 12/23/2008    Last Visited: 12/23/2008  

  BCF Associate Professor of Theology and Philosophy, Dr. Mark Rathel, David Rathel, Dr. Alex Kinchen and BCF President, Dr. Thomas A. Kinchen celebrate graduation at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary in Wake Forest, NC.
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  During the same graduation exercise held at SEBTS, Dr. Mark Rathel, associate professor of theology and philosophy at BCF, was able to participate in the service as his son, David Rathel, received his Master of Divinity in Christian Apologetics degree.

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  Dr. Mark Rathel, associate professor of theology and philosophy at the Baptist College of Florida in Graceville, recently spoke on the topic of "The New Atheism" at a joint meeting of the Baptist Collegiate Ministries of Florida A&M University and Florida State University. Twenty students from BCF were able to accompany Rathel to the event hosted October 2 by the BCM of Florida A&M.
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  Rathel connected this imagery borrowed from Revelation with the stated goals of the movement: conquer (white horse), aggressive slaughter (red horse), spiritual famine (black horse), and death to religion (pale green horse). During the meeting, Rathel pointed out the logical inconsistencies and weak arguments of "The New Atheism."

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  Published on: 12/8/2007    Last Visited: 12/8/2007  

  Dr. Mark A. Rathel, associate professor of theology and philosophy at The Baptist College of Florida, Graceville, Fla., recently became the first to qualify as a North American Mission Board-certified apologetics instructor (CAI).

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  Published on: 10/24/2007    Last Visited: 10/25/2007  

  ALPHARETTA, Ga. (BP)--Mark A. Rathel, associate professor of theology and philosophy at The Baptist College of Florida in Graceville, Fla., is the North American Mission Board's first certified apologetics instructor (CAI).
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  Rathel said he undertook the CAI certification as a means of fine-tuning his apologetics skills and because of his desire to do more apologetics speaking at churches and conferences in the Southern Baptist Convention.Rathel already held a master's degree in apologetics from Biola University in LaMirada, Calif.
  
  Apologetics is more important than ever in today's culture, according to Rathel, adding that movies like "The Da Vinci Code" have done much to foster doubt about the reliability of the Bible.
  
  "Christianity is under so much attack today," Rathel said."I feel this will be a way to answer questions for unbelievers and, at the same time, give believers more confidence and make them better witnesses."
  
  Rathel said the CAI program consists of three elements: course work under the auspices of Biola University; a communications workshop; and a practicum that includes 30 actual speaking events at churches and conferences.
  
  Rathel also holds a B.A. degree in religion from William Carey College in Hattiesburg, Miss., and doctor of philosophy and master of divinity degrees from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary.
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  ALPHARETTA, Ga. (BP)--Mark A. Rathel, associate professor of theology and philosophy at The Baptist College of Florida in Graceville, Fla., is the North American Mission Board's first certified apologetics instructor (CAI).
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  Rathel said he undertook the CAI certification as a means of fine-tuning his apologetics skills and because of his desire to do more apologetics speaking at churches and conferences in the Southern Baptist Convention.Rathel already held a master's degree in apologetics from Biola University in LaMirada, Calif.
  
  Apologetics is more important than ever in today's culture, according to Rathel, adding that movies like "The Da Vinci Code" have done much to foster doubt about the reliability of the Bible.
  
  "Christianity is under so much attack today," Rathel said."I feel this will be a way to answer questions for unbelievers and, at the same time, give believers more confidence and make them better witnesses."
  
  Rathel said the CAI program consists of three elements: course work under the auspices of Biola University; a communications workshop; and a practicum that includes 30 actual speaking events at churches and conferences.
  
  Rathel also holds a B.A. degree in religion from William Carey College in Hattiesburg, Miss., and doctor of philosophy and master of divinity degrees from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary.

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  Published on: 12/10/2008    Last Visited: 12/11/2008  

  Mark Rathel Mark Rathel, associate professor of theology and philosophy at the Baptist College of Florida in Graceville, recently participated in a live discussion about Christmas on the National Public Radio station of Miami University in Ohio.
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  During the program, Rathel and Angell discussed the meaning of Christmas, suggestions for enhancing the spiritual celebration of Christmas, the relationship between Christmas and other faith traditions, and Christmas in the public square.
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  Rathel chose 2 Corinthians 8:9 to express the meaning of Christmas, "For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ: although he was rich, for your sake He became poor, so that by His poverty you might become rich (HCSB)." According to Rathel, Christmas celebrates Christ leaving the glories of heaven, entering into our experience and undergoing the poverty of the cross, in order to bring people into a relationship with God.

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  Mark Rathel, Baptist College of Florida (Graceville, FL)

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  MARK ANTHONY RATHEL
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  Mark Anthony Rathel (November 19, 1957- ) was born in Panama City, Florida.He attended Okaloosa-Walton Community College (A.A., 1977), William Carey College (B.A., 1979), and New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary (M.Div., 1981; Th.D., 1988).Dr. Rathel was licensed to preach on June 6, 1976, and was ordained on May 25, 1980 at the Rosemont Baptist Church in Niceville, Florida.He has served as pastor at Old Hebron Baptist Church in New Hebron, Mississippi from 1982 to 1983, First Baptist Church of Springfield, Louisiana (1983-1989), Bay Vista Baptist Church in Biloxi, Mississippi (1989-1994), and First Baptist Church of Blountstown, Florida from 1994 to 1996.Dr. Rathel married Angela G. Wilkerson on August 6, 1977.
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  Dr. Rathel served as Secretary-Treasurer of the Florida Baptist Historical Society from 1997 to 2002.
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  Secondary Source: Mark Rathel, John L. Rosser.

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  Published on: 5/19/2008    Last Visited: 5/19/2008  

  Dr. Mark RathelBCF Professor Announces Apologetic Ministry
  
  Baptist College of Florida professor Dr. Mark Rathel announces the beginning of a new apologetic ministry called "Defending the Faith Ministry."
  
  The ministry name comes from Peter's admonition in 1 Peter 3:15: "always be ready to give a defense to anyone who asks you a reason for the hope that is in you."(HCSB)
  
  Through this ministry, Rathel is available to lead conferences for churches and associations.
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  In addition to being an excellent instructor and gifted preacher, Rathel is an experienced conference leader.He received a Doctorate of Philosophy in New Testament from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary and earned a Master of Arts degree in Christian Apologetics from Biola University, the leading evangelical graduate degree in apologetics.The North American Mission Board recently recognized him as the first Certified Apologetic Instructor.Rathel maintains professional membership in evangelical theological and philosophical societies and Evangelical Ministries to New Religions.He has published articles defending the Christian faith in The Popular Encyclopedia of Apologetics and the Florida Baptist Witness.
  
  Rathel can design a tailor-made conference for churches or associations.Contact him for a Defending the Faith Ministry Conference at The Baptist College of Florida at 850-263-3261, ext 473, or marathel@baptistcollege.edu.

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  Published on: 10/1/2008    Last Visited: 11/26/2008  

  News from BCF - Dr. Mark Rathel, associate professor of theology and philosophy at the Baptist College of Florida in Graceville, recently spoke on the topic of "The New Atheism" at a joint meeting of the Baptist Collegiate Ministries of Florida A&M University and Florida State University.

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  Published on: 4/4/2006    Last Visited: 10/24/2007  

  By MARK RATHEL
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  Mark Rathel is professor of theology at The Baptist College of Florida in Graceville.
  
  At the mid-point of his ministry, Jesus led his disciples on a spiritual retreat.

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