Dr. Neil Steven Lawrence
"Jesus did not die to make bad men good, but to make dead men alive."
"Helping students form a biblical theological/ministry worldview is my greatest joy and the focus of my calling."
About
Dr. Lawrence is an Ordained Bishop in the Church of God and a board-appointed Career Missionary with Church of God World Missions (since 1991). He and his wife Jennifer lived and ministered in Kenya, East Africa for 29 years (1993–2021) and served in the Caribbean for 3 years. His current appointment as International Missionary Educator (2022 to present) allows Neil to teach and share his experience in Bible Schools and Conventions worldwide.
Neil ministered in higher education in Kenya training pastors and ministers at the Bachelor level in Bible, Theology, and Ministry courses. Neil, alongside his wife, formed the Eagles’ Wings Gospel Team and conducted 184 outdoor Gospel Crusades using large-format equipment, lively African praise and worship music, and evangelism preaching.
They ministered through multimedia by building Eagles’ Wings Studio, producing audio/video Christian content including a 30-minute TV program called A Higher Place, broadcast throughout Kenya. In this second season of his ministry, Neil is focused on Christian Apologetics through his ministries: Islam Exposé and A Higher Place Apologetics.
Teaching Focus
Primary teaching passions include:
- Gospel of John
- Romans
- Hebrews
- Revelation
- Hermeneutics
- Christian Doctrine
- Resurrection of Jesus
- Apologetics to Islam
- Islam Exposé
- Jesus in Islam
- Apologetic Principles
Resources
SES Dissertation (May 2026)
JESUS IN ISLAM: Critiquing Islamic Historical and Doctrinal Claims and Developing a Two-Track Apologetic for Gospel Engagement
An academic and practical critique addressing historical and theological claims in Islam while building an effective framework for cross-cultural Gospel engagement.
Bring Dr. Neil Lawrence to Your School, Church, or Convention
Dr. Lawrence is available for international teaching engagements, conventions, Bible school modules, and apologetics seminars focusing on Christian doctrine, biblical studies, and engaging Islam.
