Cliffe Knechtle

Cliffe Knechtle

Cliffe Knechtle is passionate about engaging with skeptics and seekers in thoughtful conversations on the reasonableness of Christianity. He has spoken at universities across the U.S., including Harvard, MIT, UCLA, and Stanford, creating spaces for open dialogue on faith and truth. A native of New York City, Cliffe studied at Davidson College in North Carolina before earning his seminary degree from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary near Boston. Since graduating in 1979, he has served with InterVarsity Christian Fellowship and worked with churches nationwide. Cliffe is married to his best friend, Sharon, and together they have three children. He currently serves as the senior pastor of Grace Community Church in New Canaan, Connecticut.