mates forced Jim to rediscover the amazing biblical and historical basis for his Catholic Faith.

Shortly thereafter, Jim and his father founded San Juan Catholic Seminars, a lay organization devoted to explaining and defending the Catholic faith. At first, it only presented out-of-town speakers. Then Jim teamed up with a local priest, Father Frank Chacon, to give local seminars themselves. Since then, San Juan Catholic Seminars has grown into a full-fledged apologetics ministry, offering seminars, tapes, and the hugely popular series of Beginning Apologetics booklets.

Jim has given "practical apologetics" seminars all over the world. He is on Catholic Answers' speaking bureau. He has appeared on EWTN's "Carpenter's Shop" series, as well as many Catholic radio shows. Jim is the co-author, with Steve Wood, of Christian Fatherhood.

The speaking fee is $1800 for two one-hour talks on one day. Each additional day is $800 per day (up to two additional talks each day).

airfare and/or mileage, business-class lodging (usually nearest to airports), airport parking, mileage to airport, a rental car if necessary, and a per diem meal & misc. allowance of $35.00.

The speaker fees assume that there will be allowed three (3) tables to display and sell materials.