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Dr. Voddie Baucham

Born: March 11, 1969, Los Angeles, California
Occupation: Pastor, Author, Educator, Christian Apologist
Current Location: Lusaka, Zambia (since 2015)
Spouse: Bridget Baucham (married 1989)
Children: Nine children and several grandchildren

Background​

American pastor, author, educator, and prominent Christian apologist known for his uncompromising stance on biblical truth and ability to communicate complex theological concepts clearly. Grew up in a non-Christian, single-parent home and experienced dramatic intellectual and spiritual conversion during college years.

Current Positions​

  • Dean of Theology and Senior Lecturer at African Christian University, Lusaka, Zambia
  • Founding President and faculty member at Founders Seminary, Florida
  • Former Pastor of Grace Family Baptist Church, Spring, Texas (until 2015)

Educational Background​

  • B.A. - Houston Baptist University
  • M.Div. - Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
  • D.Min. - Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
  • Postgraduate Study - University of Oxford

Key Publications​

  • Expository Apologetics
  • Family Shepherds
  • Fault Lines: The Social Justice Movement and Evangelicalism's Looming Catastrophe (2021)
  • Multiple works on biblical manhood/womanhood, family, and social issues

Ministry Focus Areas​

Cultural Apologetics​

  • Addressing contemporary social issues from biblical perspective
  • Critique of Critical Race Theory and modern social justice ideologies
  • Public theology and Christian engagement with government

Biblical Family Structure​

  • Biblical parenting and family shepherding
  • Home education advocacy
  • Complementarian marriage roles

Church Leadership​

  • Training elder-qualified men for church leadership
  • Expository preaching methodology
  • Reformed Baptist theology

Zambian Experience (2015-Present)​

African Christian University Leadership​

  • Dean of Theology position
  • Senior lecturer responsibilities
  • Cross-cultural ministry adaptation

Cultural Integration​

  • Opened first Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academy in Zambia (2019)
  • Family commitment to home education in African context
  • Comparative perspective on Western and African governance

Key Theological Positions​

Romans 13 and Government​

  • Dual obligations: Christians to government AND government to God
  • Sphere sovereignty: home, church, state have separate jurisdictions
  • Biblical basis for civil disobedience when government overreaches

Social Justice Critique​

  • Opposition to Critical Race Theory infiltration in evangelicalism
  • Fault Lines addresses Marxist ideology in church
  • Emphasis on biblical justice vs. social justice narratives

Christian Nationalism Defense​

  • Rejects "white Christian nationalism" as neo-Marxist labeling tactic
  • Advocates for Christian influence in public square
  • Historical defense of Protestant Reformation's civilizational impact

Personal Characteristics​

Communication Style​

  • Direct, uncompromising biblical stance
  • Clear articulation of complex theological concepts
  • Willingness to engage controversial cultural topics

Athletic Pursuits​

  • Martial artist with Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu expertise
  • Voice acting work
  • Physical fitness integration with spiritual disciplines

Family Philosophy​

  • Committed to large family and home education
  • 55+ year perspective from marriage duration
  • Bridget Baucham as ministry partner

Recent Impact (2020-2025)​

COVID-19 Response​

  • Supported church reopening during pandemic restrictions
  • Critiqued selective application of Romans 13 by Christians
  • Defended John MacArthur's stand against California lockdowns

Conference Speaking​

  • Stand Firm Conference 2025 (Melbourne) - "Christian Nationalism" message
  • International speaking ministry
  • Cross-cultural perspective from African residence

Current Battles​

  • Opposing woke ideology infiltration in evangelicalism
  • Defending Christian civilization's historical contributions
  • Training next generation of African church leaders

Legacy Focus​

African Church Development​

  • Building theological education infrastructure in Zambia
  • Training indigenous African church leadership
  • Cross-cultural ministry effectiveness

Western Church Strengthening​

  • Calling American church back to biblical foundations
  • Exposing compromise with secular ideologies
  • Defending Christian public engagement

Theological Education​

  • Founders Seminary development
  • Expository apologetics methodology
  • Reformed Baptist theological training

Known for fearless engagement with controversial cultural issues, unwavering commitment to biblical authority, and unique perspective bridging Western and African Christian contexts. His ministry emphasizes both personal holiness and public Christian influence.