What is the St. Paul School of Evangelization?

The St. Paul School of Evangelization is the educational arm of St. Paul Street Evangelization dedicated to training, equipping, and mobilizing Catholic disciples for the urgent work of evangelization. There are many ways to learn — explore the options below for more information.

Ways to Learn

Our Instructors

Learn from world-class teachers — professors, priests, authors, and experienced evangelists who have dedicated their lives to the mission of the Church.

Dr. Mary Healy

PROFESSOR OF SACRED SCRIPTURE, SACRED HEART MAJOR SEMINARY

Instructor for “Evangelization: The Basics.” General editor of the Catholic Commentary on Sacred Scripture and one of the first three women ever to serve on the Pontifical Biblical Commission. An international speaker on Scripture, evangelization, healing, and the spiritual life.

Peter Herbeck

EXECUTIVE VP & DIRECTOR OF MISSIONS, RENEWAL MINISTRIES

Instructor for “Introduction to the Kerygma.” For more than thirty years active in evangelization and Catholic renewal across the US, Canada, Asia, Africa, and Eastern Europe. Co-host of The Choices We Face and host of the daily radio show Fire on the Earth.

Joe Philip

ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF BRIDGE HOUSING, POPE FRANCIS CENTER

Instructor for “Introduction to Christian Testimony.” Former Director of the School of Evangelization with St. Paul Evangelization Institute and Senior Director at Encounter School of Ministry, with a Master of Arts in Theology and Christian Ministry.

Patrick Brennan

CATHOLIC EDUCATOR

Instructor for “Basic Evangelization Strategies.” A former seminarian with the Diocese of Lansing and member of St. Paul Society of Evangelists whose passion is to share the Gospel in the power of the Holy Spirit wherever he goes.

Beth Schuele

SENIOR MISSIONARY, ST. PAUL STREET EVANGELIZATION

Instructor for “Introduction to the Spiritual Life of the Evangelist” and Team Leader Training lessons. Part of SPSE since 2014; holds an MA in Pastoral Studies with an emphasis in the New Evangelization and has been interviewed on EWTN, Ave Maria, and Relevant Radio.

Pete Burak

VICE PRESIDENT, RENEWAL MINISTRIES

Instructor for “Introduction to a New Pentecost.” Holds a master’s degree in theology from Sacred Heart Major Seminary; frequent speaker on discipleship and evangelization and host of the Spirit-filled Leadership and The Hour podcasts.

Mark Hornbacher

VP OF PROGRAMS & DIRECTOR OF THEOLOGY, SPSE

Instructor for “Introduction to One Good Reason” and “The Economy of Salvation and the Role of the Church.” Helps develop and implement many of the apostolate’s initiatives, including new course materials and publications.

Brian Lee

EVANGELIST & THEOLOGIAN, SPSE

Instructor for “Introduction to One Good Reason” and Team Leader Training lessons. Former FOCUS missionary and parish Director of Mission and Discipleship; completed his Masters in Theology at the Augustine Institute.

Adam Janke

PROGRAM DIRECTOR, SPSE

Instructor for Team Leader Training and bonus lessons of “Healing in Evangelization.” Oversees SPSE programs including the School of Evangelization; featured on EWTN, Catholic Answers Live, and the National Catholic Register.

Bob Wilson

DIRECTOR, SPSE

Instructor for “One Good Reason for Protestants” and “10 Ways to Be a Better Evangelist.” Evangelizing with SPSE since 2012 at parish festivals, college campuses, parks, and downtown areas; Director since 2019.

Pat Flynn

WRITER & PHILOSOPHER

Instructor for “One Good Reason for Atheists.” Author of The Best Argument for God; regular apologetics contributor for Catholic Answers and Word on Fire; host of The Pat Flynn Show and Philosophy for the People.

Carlos Bersabe

MORAL THEOLOGIAN; U.S. AIR FORCE

Instructor for “One Good Reason for Non-Christian Believers.” A Catholic revert, husband, and father with a graduate degree in Catholic Moral Theology from Holy Apostles.

Dr. John Bergsma

PROFESSOR OF THEOLOGY, FRANCISCAN UNIVERSITY

Instructor for “Old Testament Covenants” and “Salvation in Jesus Christ.” Vice President for Biblical Theology at the St. Paul Center; former Protestant pastor with a Ph.D. in Biblical Studies from Notre Dame.

Steve Ray

AUTHOR & INTERNATIONAL SPEAKER

Instructor for “7 Rules for Relating to Non-Catholic Family and Friends” and “The Life of St. Paul.” Convert and author of Crossing the Tiber and Upon This Rock; producer and host of The Footprints of God film series.

Dr. Marcus Peter

BIBLICAL THEOLOGIAN; DIRECTOR OF THEOLOGY, AVE MARIA RADIO

Instructor for “The Call to Salvation.” Former militant atheist turned renowned Catholic speaker with over 10,000 talks worldwide; host of Ave Maria in the Afternoon and Unveiling the Covenants.

Fr. Patrick Gonyeau

PRIEST, ARCHDIOCESE OF DETROIT

Instructor for “The Call to Evangelize.” Serves with the Missionaries of the Precious Blood and as an instructor and healing evangelist with Encounter Ministries; passionate about equipping disciples to do the works of Jesus.

Fr. Matthew MacDonald

PRIEST, ARCHDIOCESE OF NEW YORK

Instructor for “Imitating God in the Work of Evangelization.” Parochial Vicar at Saint Mary’s Church in Washingtonville, NY; writer for Catholic World Report and Crisis Magazine; taught for the Avila Institute.

Lexa Davis

VIDEO PRODUCTION SPECIALIST, SPSE

Instructor for “Proclaiming Salvation” and main presenter of the “Healing in Evangelization” book study. B.A. in Film with experience on over 150 productions; directs SPSE video production from start to finish.

John Nguyen

VOLUNTEER EVANGELIST, SPSE

Instructor for bonus lessons of the “Healing in Evangelization” book study. Former Franciscan Friar of the Immaculate, now completing his degree in philosophy at Sacred Heart Major Seminary.