About the Apologetics Resource Center
Who We Are
Equipping the church. Engaging the culture.
The Apologetics Resource Center (ARC) is a ministry dedicated to equipping believers with biblical truth. We serve pastors, students, and families with resources and training that strengthen the Church and reach the culture with the gospel of Jesus Christ.
Why We Exist
A calling to strengthen believers and reach the lost.
ARC’s mission is clear: Equip the Church and engage the culture through apologetics.
ARC is an interdenominational Christian ministry that:
EQUIPS
ARC provides apologetics and evangelism training for churches, schools, and individual believers. Through conferences, seminars, online content, and other resources, we help Christians strengthen, defend, and proclaim their faith.
ENGAGES
ARC proclaims the gospel of Jesus Christ in the public square and applies biblical truth to cultural issues, helping both Christians and non-Christians encounter the Christian worldview through events and online content.
Our Story: Building on a Strong Foundation
From faithful beginnings to growing impact across the U.S.
The Apologetics Resource Center began in 1999 under founder Craig Branch, who had previously led the Alabama chapter of Watchman Fellowship, a large counter-cult ministry.
In 2001, Clete Hux joined ARC after serving as an associate apologist for over a decade. After many years of faithful leadership, Craig retired, and in 2013, Clete Hux was installed as Director of ARC, serving faithfully until 2025, when the ARC board appointed Nate Williams as Director.
ARC has grown into a respected ministry recognized for equipping Christians with a biblically solid defense of the gospel. Over the years, ARC staff and associates such as Dr. Steve Cowan, Dr. Paul Cleveland, Rev. Jim Shaw, and Brandon Robbins have expanded ARC’s reach to thousands of believers across the country.
Our vision remains the same:
To provide resources that help the Church answer challenges from skepticism, secularism, and other false philosophies, while giving believers confidence to share the gospel.
Ministry-to-Ministry Connections
Reaching across denominations with biblical truth.
ARC partners with churches and ministries across denominational lines to strengthen the body of Christ. As a ministry, we have had opportunities to speak and teach within a variety of networks, providing biblical clarity and apologetics training for pastors, leaders, and congregations.
The icons/logos above represent denominations and associations where ARC speakers have taught or presented. These logos do not indicate official endorsements but highlight the breadth of ministry contexts where ARC has served.
Meet Our Team
The people behind ARC Apologetics.
Nate Williams, Director
Rev. Nate Williams lives with his wife Bailie in Cullman, Alabama, and enjoys serving in his local church. He graduated from Towson University’s Honor College with two majors in Philosophy and Religious Studies and earned his M.Div. from Beeson Divinity School of Samford University.
Nate actively serves in his local church and has a passion for equipping believers to defend the faith and engage culture through apologetics.
Clete Hux, Director Emeritus
Rev. Clete Hux served as ARC’s Director after decades of ministry experience in apologetics and pastoral work. With an M.Div. from Birmingham Theological Seminary, Clete has taught courses on apologetics, world religions, and competing worldviews.
He has lectured at over 1,500 churches and continues to serve ARC through writing and teaching.
Laura Brzezinski, Administrator
Laura has served as ARC’s Administrator since 2010, managing bookkeeping, web updates, and teaching materials.
She came to faith in Christ as a young girl and has faithfully supported ARC’s mission for over a decade. She enjoys serving her church, traveling, and volunteering for Operation Christmas Child.
Meet Our Team
The people behind ARC Apologetics.
Nate Williams, Director
Rev. Nate Williams lives with his wife Bailie in Cullman, Alabama, and enjoys serving in his local church. He graduated from Towson University’s Honor College with two majors in Philosophy and Religious Studies and earned his M.Div. from Beeson Divinity School of Samford University.
Nate actively serves in his local church and has a passion for equipping believers to defend the faith and engage culture through apologetics.
Clete Hux, Director Emeritus
Rev. Clete Hux served as ARC’s Director after decades of ministry experience in apologetics and pastoral work. With an M.Div. from Birmingham Theological Seminary, Clete has taught courses on apologetics, world religions, and competing worldviews.
He has lectured at over 1,500 churches and continues to serve ARC through writing and teaching.
Laura Brzezinski, Administrator
Laura has served as ARC’s Administrator since 2010, managing bookkeeping, web updates, and teaching materials.
She came to faith in Christ as a young girl and has faithfully supported ARC’s mission for over a decade. She enjoys serving her church, traveling, and volunteering for Operation Christmas Child.