Ravi Zacharias is the Founder and President of Ravi Zacharias International Ministries.

At a critical moment in his life, a seventeen-year-old skeptic named Ravi Zacharias encountered the profound words of Jesus in John 14:19: “Because I live, you also will live.” In that moment, everything changed. Hope replaced helplessness, and unbelief gave way to a commitment that would shape the course of his existence. With an unwavering resolve, he vowed, “I will leave no stone unturned in my pursuit of truth.” These words became his guiding light, inspiring a lifelong journey as a defender and proclaimer of the truth found in Jesus Christ.

Guided by the powerful declaration of Jesus in John 14, where He proclaimed, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life,” Ravi Zacharias devoted himself to a mission that resonates deeply within him. Now, at the age of 71, he remains steadfast in his calling as a Christian apologist and evangelist. With grace, clarity, and coherence, he represents the gospel of Jesus Christ, firmly rooted in historical, philosophical, and moral foundations. His impact spans over 70 countries, including prestigious universities, where he has laid the framework of the gospel’s truth before countless individuals.

Recognizing a pressing need for ministry in the field of Christian apologetics, Ravi Zacharias established Ravi Zacharias International Ministries (RZIM) in 1984. Initially based in Toronto, Canada, the ministry relocated to Atlanta in 1985, driven by a passion to reach and challenge those who shape culture with the credibility of the gospel. In 2017, his vision to establish a globally recognized apologetics training center was realized with the inauguration of the Zacharias Institute in Atlanta.

Today, RZIM operates fifteen offices worldwide, strategically positioned in countries such as the United States, Canada, Peru, Kenya, South Africa, the United Kingdom, and many more. Through its dedicated team of speakers and over 200 employees, RZIM endeavors to influence the hearts and intellects of society’s thinkers and influencers through multiple avenues:

• Evangelism: RZIM’s global team of over 80 speakers and experts passionately share the gospel, reaching people worldwide through radio and television programs, podcasts, and publications.
• Apologetics: Committed evangelists and trained RZIM speakers engage in open forums, speaking engagements, panels, and debates, offering respectful and compelling responses to objections raised against Christianity.
• Spiritual Disciplines: RZIM seeks to exemplify and cultivate Christ-like character through impactful books, group studies, and biblical resources.
• Training: With programs and courses in the United States, United Kingdom, India, Singapore, and online platforms, RZIM equips all who desire to effectively defend and advocate for the Christian worldview.
• Humanitarian Support: Through its humanitarian arm, Wellspring International, RZIM identifies and supports existing organizations assisting women and children at risk. Additionally, it provides individual scholarships for education, healthcare, and basic needs.

For the past 45 years, Ravi Zacharias has fearlessly championed the Christian faith, addressing life’s profound existential questions of origin, meaning, morality, and destiny. With eloquence and grace, he firmly believes that the truth of Jesus Christ can withstand the most rigorous critiques and philosophical challenges. Through his authorship and editorship of over 25 books spanning theology, apologetics, comparative religion, and philosophy, he continues to impact minds and hearts.

In his personal life, Ravi Zacharias has enjoyed a 45-year marriage to his beloved wife, Margie. Together, they have raised three grown children and have found their home in Atlanta, where their legacy of truth and love continues…