About Fortify Ministries
Mission & Vision
Fortify Apologetics Ministry exists to equip believers with the knowledge and confidence to defend their faith and share the gospel, while strengthening churches across Texas. In a culture where truth is questioned and biblical values are under constant attack, the need for apologetics has never been greater.
We understand the immense responsibility pastors and church staff carry in shepherding their congregations. Discipleship is vital, yet the demands of ministry often make it difficult to address every need—especially in areas like apologetics and worldview training. That’s where we come alongside. Our desire is to partner with churches, supporting their mission by providing resources and teaching that help believers stand firm in their faith and actively evangelize their communities with grace and truth.
We envision a generation of Christians rooted in God’s Word, prepared to answer life’s toughest questions, and empowered to shine the light of the gospel in a world desperate for truth.
Our Beliefs
The Authority of Scripture
The Deity and Humanity of Christ
The Authority of Scripture
The Bible is the inspired, inerrant Word of God and the ultimate standard for truth.
The Trinity
The Deity and Humanity of Christ
The Authority of Scripture
One God eternally existing in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
The Deity and Humanity of Christ
The Deity and Humanity of Christ
The Deity and Humanity of Christ
Jesus Christ is fully God and fully man, the only Savior of the world.
Salvation by Grace Through Faith
The Deity and Humanity of Christ
The Deity and Humanity of Christ
Eternal life is a gift of God’s grace, received through faith in Jesus Christ alone.
The Resurrection
The Great Commission
The Great Commission
Jesus rose bodily from the dead, securing victory over sin and death.
The Great Commission
The Great Commission
The Great Commission
Believers are called to share the gospel and make disciples of all nations.
Marriage
The Great Commission
The Church
We affirm the traditional, biblical view of marriage as defined by Jesus: a covenant union between one man and one woman.
The Church
The Great Commission
The Church
We believe in the establishment of the Church as the body of Christ, called to worship, fellowship, and serve as His hands and feet in the world.
Testimonials
Pastor Jimmy McNeil Pleasantview Baptist
Senior Apologist Brady Blevins Watchman Fellowship
Young Adult Pastor Austin McNeil Pleasantview Baptist
Tim Johnson is highly recommended for his exceptional leadership, integrity, and commitment to Christian ministry. He served five years as Facilities Director at Pleasantview Baptist Church, demonstrating diligence, humility, and excellence. Tim is deeply rooted in his faith, intellectually rigorous, and communicates complex apologeti
Tim Johnson is highly recommended for his exceptional leadership, integrity, and commitment to Christian ministry. He served five years as Facilities Director at Pleasantview Baptist Church, demonstrating diligence, humility, and excellence. Tim is deeply rooted in his faith, intellectually rigorous, and communicates complex apologetic concepts with clarity and grace. Known for his dependability, teachability, and collaborative spirit, he integrates academic depth with pastoral sensitivity. His professionalism, moral clarity, and servant’s heart make him well-suited for leadership in apologetics and ministry.
Young Adult Pastor Austin McNeil Pleasantview Baptist
Senior Apologist Brady Blevins Watchman Fellowship
Young Adult Pastor Austin McNeil Pleasantview Baptist
College campuses are a critical mission field, often hostile to a biblical worldview. Tim aand Ratio Christi provide intentional, Christ-centered ministry to meet this need. Tim combines strong apologetics training with a deep passion for seeing students rooted in the Gospel. His impact is clear—engaging students with clarity, shephe
College campuses are a critical mission field, often hostile to a biblical worldview. Tim aand Ratio Christi provide intentional, Christ-centered ministry to meet this need. Tim combines strong apologetics training with a deep passion for seeing students rooted in the Gospel. His impact is clear—engaging students with clarity, shepherding them faithfully, and modeling unwavering commitment to Christ.
Senior Apologist Brady Blevins Watchman Fellowship
Senior Apologist Brady Blevins Watchman Fellowship
Senior Apologist Brady Blevins Watchman Fellowship
Tim Johnson has transformed Ratio Christi at Tarrant County College South Campus from zero involvement to a thriving, committed group through prayer, consistency, and hard work. He fearlessly engages students for Christ with confidence and compassion, balancing discipleship and diverse apologetics teaching while keeping everything deeply biblical.
Eric Hernandez President of EHM Ministries
Senior Apologist Brady Blevins Watchman Fellowship
Senior Apologist Brady Blevins Watchman Fellowship
Tim Johnson has demonstrated a consistent passion for training believers in apologetics through Q&A events, campus debates, and conferences. His ministry is relational and pastoral, marked by integrity, humility, and perseverance. Tim equips Christians to think clearly, defend their faith graciously, and grow in confidence, while investi
Tim Johnson has demonstrated a consistent passion for training believers in apologetics through Q&A events, campus debates, and conferences. His ministry is relational and pastoral, marked by integrity, humility, and perseverance. Tim equips Christians to think clearly, defend their faith graciously, and grow in confidence, while investing deeply in students and people. His work is driven by a sincere desire to strengthen lives in faith and truth.