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Oxford University Professor John Lennox pledges to mentor next generation of evangelist-apologists in new role

Oxford University Professor John Lennox pledges to mentor next generation of evangelist-apologists in new role

Math academic and apologist Professor John Lennox has set his mind on stepping-up training for the next generation of young Christians called to engage with the world through apologetics. Lennox, 80, known for his public debates with atheists such as Richard Dawkins, Peter Singer and the late Christopher Hitchens - who once conceded defeat after a debate - has recently taken on the mantle of presidency at the Oxford Centre for Christian Apologetics (OCCA).

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