Is Genesis Too Controversial to Preach?

You see, our biblical worldview is grounded in the history in Genesis. Think about it:

• Why did Jesus die on the cross?
• Why am I a sinner?
• What is marriage?
• What is gender?
• What does it mean to be human?
• Why do we need a new heavens and a new earth?

To answer any of these questions (and many more!), you have to start with the history God has given us in Genesis 1–11. In other words, to build a truly biblical worldview, you have to start with Genesis. But because so many pastors have avoided Genesis in their preaching (or compromised Genesis with evolutionary ideas), many Christians don’t know how to think biblically, and they end up thinking more like the world than the Word! Or they have doubts that lead to unbelief or a weak faith that compromises with man’s word.

Yes, Genesis is controversial—but not because it isn’t clear! The history in Genesis is clear. The controversy arises when people take man’s interpretations based on naturalism (evolution/millions of years) and add them into Genesis. When they do this, they’re making man, not God, the authority. And that’s a serious issue!

We need more pastors/Christian leaders who will boldly take a stand on a literal Genesis, regardless of the consequences, so their congregations can have a true biblical worldview and be equipped with answers.

We need more pastors/Christian leaders who will boldly take a stand on a literal Genesis, regardless of the consequences, so their congregations can have a true biblical worldview and be equipped with answers to defend the truth of Scripture, from the very first verse.

And we’re trying to help with that! For the last two years, we’ve hosted a special outreach to our local tristate (Northern Kentucky, Indiana, Ohio) pastors, and I’m excited that we’re once again hosting this event, August 10, 2026, at the Ark Encounter.

Our Nourish ‘N’ Equip pastors’ brunch is free for local pastors and gets resources into their hands, along with special perks to encourage them and their congregations to visit our two Christian themed attractions, the Ark Encounter and the Creation Museum. If you’re a local pastor, I encourage you to register.

But if you aren’t a local pastor, we want to equip you too! Each year, we host our Answers for Pastors and Leaders conference at the Ark Encounter, an event specifically designed to equip pastors, their wives, and other Christian leaders to be bold and prepared to answer the tough issues of our day. This year’s theme is Above Reproach: Faithfulness in an Age of Compromise, taking place September 29–October 1, 2026, at the Ark Encounter. Speakers include:

• Dr. H. B. Charles, Jr.,
• Costi Hinn,
• Jonny Ardavanis,
• E. Z. Zwayne,
• Dennis Rainey,
• Myself,
• A concert with Keith & Kristyn Getty,
• And much more, including a session for wives with Megan Basham.

Early bird pricing is still available, and I encourage you to make plans to attend—it’s a wonderful time of encouraging, equipping, and challenging you in your walk with the Lord and service to his people.

A big thank-you to our pastor’s brunch sponsors, AdelFi Christian Banking, The Master’s University, Pure Life Ministries, Shepherds Theological Seminary, and Trail Life. And a big thank-you also to our Answers for Pastors sponsors, also AdelFi Christian Banking and The Master’s University, along with the Herzog Foundation, Nutramax Laboratories, and Love Life.

Thanks for stopping by and thanks for praying,
Ken

This item was written with the assistance of AiG’s research team.