Canyon Ministries

Speaking: Westtown Church Tampa, FL
2025-08-24 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Phoenix)
Luke Wayne speaking at Westtown Church: Tampa, FL
Evolution or Divine Design?
Where did we come from? Is the universe a masterful creation or a chance arrangement of matter? Did life result from purpose or blind evolutionary processes? Is mankind made in God’s image or are we just nature’s accident? In this live event, we will assess the theory of Darwinian evolution and explore how the scientific evidence in life and the created order displays the clear marks of God’s handiwork.
Optional pre-event dinner and social begins at 5pm, event begins at 6pm. Please RSVP if you plan to attend the dinner.

Westtown Church
13521 Race Track Rd
Tampa, FL 33626

Speaking: Central Baptist Church Melbourne, FL
2025-08-17 09:30 - 10:30
Luke Wayne speaking at Central Baptist Church: Melbourne, FL
Is the Bible Reliable?
In this public, interactive discussion between Pastor Lucas Almeida and Canyon Ministries writer and speaker Luke Wayne, we’ll explore the reasons we can (and should) put our complete trust in the accuracy, preservation, and divine authority of the Old and New Testaments. Drawing on history, archaeology, science, and prophecy, we’ll examine powerful corroborations of the truth already inherent in God’s own living Word. Bring your own questions and come ready to join the discussion in this free, interactive, live event!

Central Baptist Church
2503 Country Club Rd
Melbourne, FL 32901

Creation Research Society Conference 2025
2025-07-25 - 2025-07-26
About the ConferenceThe Creation Research Society Conference will take place July 24–26, 2025, at Missouri Baptist University in St. Louis, Missouri. This annual event provides a valuable forum for members of the Creation Research Society (CRS) to present their latest research. Attendees can expect to hear a range of presentations, from well-developed studies and tested results to newer, tentative ideas and even early speculations. These sessions offer a unique opportunity for researchers to “test drive” their work in front of a like-minded audience. Because of this experimental format, no proceedings or recordings are made of the concurrent sessions.
The conference is intended primarily as a scientific gathering, with presentations that are theological or scientific in nature—many of which may be somewhat technical. While not all attendees will grasp every detail, most leave with new insights, fresh ideas, and a greater appreciation for the ongoing work within the creation science community.
This year, Canyon Ministries will be represented at the conference, with Executive Director Nate Loper presenting a session on the Kachina Bridge “dinosaur” petroglyph—offering a closer look at what this ancient carving actually appears to depict, based on both field observations and comparative archaeological analysis.
Concurrent session presentations are selected from a pool of submitted abstracts, chosen for their originality, novelty, and relevance to the creation community. These abstracts are not peer-reviewed and receive limited editing, fostering a space for the free exchange of ideas—even those still in development. While some presentations may prove more tenable than others, this openness aligns with the conference’s purpose of encouraging collaboration and exploration.
The conference also features the annual Henry Morris Memorial Lecture (HMML), which is free and open to the public. This lecture honors the legacy of Henry Morris and is presented each year by a creationist who worked closely with him. Past speakers have included noted creation researchers such as John Whitmore, Duane Gish, Don DeYoung, Steve Austin, and Russell Humphreys.
Extra Events
WorkshopsSeveral pre-conference workshops will be offered on Thursday, July 24, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. These sessions are designed as collaborative discussion groups for those already familiar with the respective topics. They are not lectures or seminars but rather opportunities for participants to share insights and help further develop aspects of the creation model. Workshop participation is included with paid conference registration.
Send-off PicnicTo close out the conference, a casual picnic will be held on Saturday, July 26. This event is free to all registered attendees and offers a relaxed environment for final conversations and farewells.
Click here for information and registration.

2025 Grand Canyon River Trips Launch
2025-04-25 | Lees Ferry, Arizona
2025 Grand Canyon River Trips LAUNCH DAY!
Visit canyonministries.org/river-trips for trip information and itinerary for our 2025 Grand Canyon river trips.

International Conference on Creationism New Scholars Conference
2025-04-04 - 2025-04-05 | Flagstaff Bible Church, 520 N Switzer Canyon Dr, Flagstaff, AZ, 86001, United States
In partnership with Cedarville University, Canyon Ministries is thrilled to cosponsor the inaugural New Scholars Conference, organized by the International Conference on Creationism (ICC).
This event, aimed at fostering the next generation of researchers in the biblical creation community, will take place at Flagstaff Bible Church (520 N Switzer Canyon Dr, Flagstaff, AZ 86001) on April 4–6, 2025.
The conference open to all, with a special focus designed to encourage students and early-career researchers to present their work in a supportive and scholarly environment. Both “new” and seasoned scholars are invited to participate, with a special focus on mentoring and collaboration.

Click here for information on the conference and field trip events.

Speaking: The Summit Church
2024-11-13 18:30 - 19:30
Nate Loper speaking at The Summit Church
Grand Canyon: A Flood of Evidence
What geologic evidence to we see at the Grand Canyon that supports the biblical account of a global Flood? What do we learn when we examine both the rocks and fossils found there? Learn why the Grand Canyon is one of the best testaments to the biblical events recorded in Genesis 6-8.

The Summit Church
1605 MO-125
Rogersville, Missouri 65742

Speaking: Grace Classical Academy
2024-11-13 08:00 - 09:00
Nate Loper speaking at Grace Classical Academy
Grand Canyon: A Flood of Evidence
What geologic evidence to we see at the Grand Canyon that supports the biblical account of a global Flood? What do we learn when we examine both the rocks and fossils found there? Learn why the Grand Canyon is one of the best testaments to the biblical events recorded in Genesis 6-8.

Grace Classical Academy
2438 E Cherry St.
Springfield, MO 65802

Speaking: Creation Experience Museum
2024-11-12 19:00 - 21:00
Nate Loper speaking in Branson, MO as part of the Creation Experience Museum Gathering

Israel In Egypt: Archaeology That Supports The Biblical Record
Is Egyptian archaeology really silent about the Hebrew people and the Israelites? In this talk, Nate will highlight archeological finds from Egypt that showcase and support the Biblical record regarding the Hebrew people and Israel. Having traveled to Egypt multiple times himself in research regarding the accounts in Genesis and Exodus, hear Nate share firsthand how Egyptology really does support Scripture!

Meeting takes place not at the museum, but nearby at Life Christian Center, 2193 State Hwy F, Branson, MO 65616

Speaking: Missouri Association for Creation
2024-11-11 19:00 - 20:30
Nate Loper speaking at Missouri Association for Creation
Grand Canyon: A Lot of Water in a Little Time
How was the Grand Canyon formed—by a slow process of erosion over millions of years by the Colorado River, or in a short time through a massive flooding event? Discover why many leading creation geologists support the model of the Grand Canyon being formed rapidly by a post-Flood lake spillover and a breached dam through the Kaibab Plateau. Join us as we explore the latest research Canyon Ministries is involved in, working to uncover the historical events that shaped this awe-inspiring landscape.

The Rock Church
15101 Manchester Rd.
Ballwin, MO, 63011

Speaking: Midwest Creation Fellowship Carol Stream
2024-11-05 19:00 - 21:00
Nate Loper speaking at the Midwest Creation Fellowship: Carol Stream

Israel In Egypt: Archaeology That Supports The Biblical Record
Is Egyptian archaeology really silent about the Hebrew people and the Israelites? In this talk, Nate will highlight archeological finds from Egypt that showcase and support the Biblical record regarding the Hebrew people and Israel. Having traveled to Egypt multiple times himself in research regarding the accounts in Genesis and Exodus, hear Nate share firsthand how Egyptology really does support Scripture!

DVC Ministry Center
25W560 Geneva Road
Carol Stream, IL

Speaking: Midwest Creation Fellowship Antioch
2024-11-04 19:00 - 21:00
Nate Loper speaking at the Midwest Creation Fellowship: Antioch

Israel In Egypt: Archaeology That Supports The Biblical Record
Is Egyptian archaeology really silent about the Hebrew people and the Israelites? In this talk, Nate will highlight archeological finds from Egypt that showcase and support the Biblical record regarding the Hebrew people and Israel. Having traveled to Egypt multiple times himself in research regarding the accounts in Genesis and Exodus, hear Nate share firsthand how Egyptology really does support Scripture!

Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church
1501 Deep Lake Road
Antioch, IL

Speaking: Quentin Road Baptist Church
2024-11-03 10:00 - 19:00
Nate Loper speaking at Quentin Road Baptist Church
10:00 am Adult Sunday School Class: Israel in Egypt: Archaeology that Supports the Biblical Record – Highlighting Egyptian archaeology and artifacts that support numerous biblical events such as the arrival of the Hebrews, the Conquest of Canaan, and Shishak looting Jerusalem
5:00 pm Evening Service: Grand Canyon: A Flood of Evidence – Focusing on 3 main geological evidences for the global Flood as seen in the Grand Canyon

Quentin Road Baptist Church
24126 N Quentin Rd , Lake Zurich, IL, United States, Illinois

Speaking: Midwest Creation Fellowship Hammond
2024-11-02 18:00 - 20:00
Nate Loper speaking at the Midwest Creation Fellowship: Hammond.
Israel In Egypt: Archaeology That Supports The Biblical Record
Is Egyptian archaeology really silent about the Hebrew people and the Israelites? In this talk, Nate will highlight archeological finds from Egypt that showcase and support the Biblical record regarding the Hebrew people and Israel. Having traveled to Egypt multiple times himself in research regarding the accounts in Genesis and Exodus, hear Nate share firsthand how Egyptology really does support Scripture!

Christian Fellowship Church
605 165th St,
Hammond, IN 46324

Creation Research Society Conference
2024-07-25 - 2024-07-27 | Ark Encounter, Williamstown, KY
Join team members from Canyon Ministries at this year’s Creation Research Society Conference at the Ark Encounter!
During the conference, Nate Loper will be giving three presentations during the conference event:
July 26, 6:15-7:00 pm: The Egyptian King Narmer Identified as the Biblical Nimrod
July 27, 11:45 am – 12:30 pm: Post-Flood Formation for Grand Canyon as Evidenced by Geological and Paleoecological Data of the Lacustrine Bidahochi Formation in Northeastern Arizona
July 28th Red River Gorge Field Trip: Sunday morning devotional message to all field trip participants.

From the CRS website:
“The purpose of the Creation Research Society’s Conference is to provide a forum for our members to present their latest research. We highly encourage members to present not only well-developed and tested ideas and results, but to also present new and tentative ideas and even speculations. Some of these ideas may eventually mature and develop into fully established research, while others may never fully sprout. Either way, this conference provides an excellent opportunity for a “test drive.” As such, there are no proceedings nor recordings of any of the concurrent sessions. The conference also provides a wonderful opportunity for interaction among members of the Society, helping to promote collaborations and exchanges of ideas.
It should be understood that the CRS Conference is not a family conference with activities and entertainment for all ages. This is a science conference and presentations will be scientific or theological in nature – many may be a little technical. However, even attendees that do not understand all that was discussed during a presentation still find they have learned some interesting facts and leave the conference with new ideas and understanding.
Presentations during the concurrent sessions will be selected from a pool of abstracts that are submitted by various researchers who are interested in presenting their work (see submission instructions below). These abstracts are selected based on originality, novelty, and general interest to the creation community. As such, these abstracts are not peer-reviewed and receive only limited editing. Attendees may find some of these presentations less tenable than others, but this is all in keeping with our goal of providing a forum for the free flow of ideas among fellow creationists.
The conference also holds the Henry Morris Memorial Lecture (HMML) which is free and open to the public. Each year the HMML has been presented by a creationist who worked with Henry Morris. Over the years many prominent creationists such as John Whitmore, Duane Gish, Don DeYoung, Steve Austin, and Russell Humphreys have given the lecture. This year we are honored to announce that Ken Ham will be giving the Henry Morris Memorial Lecture.
Optional Events
Field Trip
Dr. Danny Faulkner will be leading a hike to the Red River Gorge on Sunday July 28. There are limited spaces, so sign up early. It will be a 5-6 mile moderate hike, but you will need to be prepared to walk. Bring a broad brim hat, hiking boots, water bottle, tick spray and suntan lotion. Breakfast and lunch will be provided to eat on the hike. This field trip has limited seating so please sign up early.
Workshops
This year, CRS will also host several pre-conference workshops. These workshops will serve as a discussion group for people with a basic knowledge of the respective topics. As such, the workshops are not intended as a seminar or teaching session. Rather, attendees of these workshops should come prepared to provide input and ideas that will help advance the creation model within the respective topics of each workshop. These workshops will be held from 9 am – 4 pm, Thursday, July 25. Participation in these workshops is free with a paid CRS Conference registration.”

2024 Grand Canyon River Trips Launch
2024-04-26 | Lees Ferry, Arizona
2024 Grand Canyon River Trips LAUNCH DAY!
Visit canyonministries.org/river-trips for trip information and itinerary for our 2024 trips.

Tour: Jackson Hole Bible College
2024-04-18 - 2024-04-20 | Jackson Hole Bible College
Partnering with Jackson Hole Bible College to teach their students during their annual trip to the Grand Canyon and other locations in the Southwest.

Speaking: Cedar City, UT
2024-04-06 - 2024-04-07 | Festival Hall Conference Center, 96 N Main St, Cedar City, Utah 84720
Nate Loper speaking at the Festival Hall Conference Center and Refuge City Church in Cedar City, UT.
Science and Scripture

In this talk, Nate will be highlighting three main areas of science that support Scripture. Learn how the geology of the Grand Canyon, Space and Astronomy, and wonders of the human body are a testimony to the power and design of our Creator God.

Creation Questions
Get answers to some of the most common questions on creation and the Bible during the morning service with Refuge City Church.

Science and Scripture 6:00 pm on Saturday at the Festival Hall Conference Center, 96 N Main St, Cedar City, Utah 84720
Creation Questions 11:00 am Sunday at Refuge City Church meeting at the Cedar City Megaplex Theatres. (1020 Sage Dr., Cedar City, UT)

ENGAGE Truth Ministries Grand Canyon Trip
2024-03-12 - 2024-03-16

Foundations in Genesis Idaho
2024-02-27 - 2024-03-03 | Foundations In Genesis, Boise, ID
Join Nate Loper for various speaking engagements in the Boise, Idaho area for Foundations in Genesis.
During this week, 14 different presentations will cover topics on Creation, Flood Geology, the Grand Canyon, and Biblical Archaeology.
Apart from speaking at various schools during the day, there are many church events open to the public:

2/28 7:00 pm Calvary Chapel, Nampa: Egypt and the Bible
2/29 7:00 pm – New Life Christian Center, Emmett: Egypt and the Bible
3/1 7:00 pm – New Hope Baptist, Nampa: Grand Canyon, A Lot of Water in a Little Bit of Time
3/2 2:00 pm – Celebration Church of God, Ontario: Exodus Epicenter
3/3 10:00 am – Well Spring Church, Nampa: Egypt and the Bible
3/3 2:30 pm – Grace Bible Church, Boise: Grand Canyon, a Flood of Evidence

Speaking: US Air Force Academy Officers' Christian Fellowship Retreat
2024-02-03 - 2024-02-04 | Spring Canyon Retreat and Conference Center, 26000 CR 344 #2047, Buena Vista, Colorado 81211
Nate Loper speaking at the US Air Force Academy Officers’ Christian Fellowship Retreat

Speaking: Denver Society of Creation
2024-02-01 19:00 | Mt. Zion Lutheran Church 500 Drake Street Denver, CO 80221
Nate Loper to speak at the Denver Society of Creation

Mt. Zion Lutheran Church
500 Drake Street Denver, CO 80221

Speaking: South Bay Creation Science Association
2024-01-27 20:00 - 22:00 | South Bay Creation Science Association, 1575 N Wilmington Bl, Wilmington, CA, 90744
Nate speaking on Israel in Egypt: Archaeology that supports the biblical record of Israel’s history.
Is Egyptian archaeology really silent about the Hebrew people and the Israelites? In this talk, Nate will highlight archaeological finds from Egypt that showcase and support the biblical record regarding the Hebrew people and Israel. Having traveled to Egypt multiple times himself in research regarding the accounts in Genesis and Exodus, hear firsthand how Egyptology really does support Scripture!

Live in person and via Zoom

Online: Creation Guides Training
2024-01-25 19:00 - 21:00 | Zoom Meeting
1/25/2024 @ 7:00 pm MST
If you’ve already registered and haven’t received meeting login information, please check your email spam folder or contact us via email.

Join Canyon Ministries Executive Director Nate Loper and guides from our team via Zoom as we share tips, tricks, and pointers to being a creation guide in national parks, museums, and zoos around the world.

How do you get permission to teach creation in various places?
How do you communicate and connect with guests?
How can you get started in becoming a creation guide?
What types of programs and resources are available for creation ministries?

Learn answers to these questions and much more during our FREE interactive round-table Zoom gathering.
Register below, and we will send you the private link ahead of time to join the event!

Nate Loper has been a guide in dozens of national parks and natural history museums around the world for the past 20 years. With over 1,000 days guiding in the Grand Canyon National Park and leading tours through natural history museums around the world from Los Angeles to London, he desires to help train other creation guides and provide resources for them to advance the gospel while equipping believers in biblical apologetics.
In his 10 years with Canyon Ministries, he has overseen the development and growth of our various daily tours that now serve thousands of guests each year. Since we started running Christian adventures in the Grand Canyon back in 1997, we’ve learned much on what to do and what not to do in guiding tours, working in our National Parks, and in helping people draw closer to God through His natural wonders. This interactive creation guides forum will help you make an impact wherever God has called you to share that same message.

Speaking: Indian Bible College
2024-01-25
Nate Loper speaking at Indian Bible College on Grand Canyon, the Flood, and being stewards of God’s creation.

VISION 24
2024-01-18 - 2024-01-19
Annual Canyon Ministries all-team gathering for vision casting and planning.
All-family dinner gathering at El Nathan Ministries on Friday the 19th at 5:00pm.

SPEAKING: South Bay Creation Science Association
2023-10-28 18:00 - 20:00
Nate Loper speaking alongside Joel Emilio for the South Bay Creation Science Association

WHEN: 6 pm on Saturday, Oct 28@ 6pm.

1st SPEAKER by ZOOM @ 6pm:
Joel Emilio, Lawyer & Apologetics Teacher

TITLE: The Reliability & Authority of the Bible

SUMMARY: Joel will present evidence from ancient manuscripts and archaeology that will show the Bible to be trustworthy, authoritative, and reliable.

2nd SPEAKER by ZOOM @ 7pm:
Nate Loper of Canyon Ministries

TITLE: Grand Canyon: a Flood of Evidence

SUMMARY: Nate will show us 3 key physical features at the Grand Canyon that support the Genesis Flood, plus special Canyon secrets.

Click below to join ZOOM meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/8641847824?pwd=[REDACTED]

Grand Eclipse Tour!
2023-10-14 07:00 - 18:00
A TRUE ROCK-STAR TOUR COMBINING BOTH GEOLOGY AND ASTRONOMY!
This 11-hour Eclipse Event Tour includes a full day of adventure seeing the very best of the Grand Canyon National Park and ancient Native American Indian ruins at Wupatki National Monument, with viewing of the sun and eclipse through a specialized solar filter telescope and provided protective solar viewing glasses.

SPEAKING: Akron Fossils and Science Center
2023-07-21 19:00 - 21:00 | Akron Fossils and Science Center, 3400 Copley Rd, Copley, OH, 44321
Join Nate Loper at the Akron Fossils and Science Center as he shares about Grand Canyon: A Flood of Evidence. During this talk, he will share physical evidence seen at the Grand Canyon that supports a global Flood, as well as new and ongoing research into Grand Canyon formation by lake spillover/breached dam model.
Event starts at 7:00pm and is open to all!

2023 International Conference on Creationism
2023-07-16 - 2023-07-19 | Cedarville University, 251 N Main St, Cedarville, 45314, United States
Meet up with Dr. Bill Barrick, Nate Loper, Adam Huff, and others at the 2023 International Conference on Creationism in Cedarville, OH. We will have a joint paper presented by Dr. Steve Austin on our research together these past couple of years regarding Grand Canyon formation and a breached dam “lake spillover” model.
Nate will present a poster at the conference on some of the geological and paleontological fossil evidence found in support of the massive Lake Bidahochi or “Hopi Lake” believed partly responsible for the breached dam model.
Information and regisration at https://www.internationalconferenceoncreationism.com/

Christian Leaders Trip 2023
2023-07-02 - 2023-07-10 | Grand Canyon River Trip
Special week-long Grand Canyon river trip for Christian leaders around the world. More information at https://canyonministries.org/clt/
