Since coming to America from Australia in 1987, Ken Ham has become one of the most in-demand Christian conference speakers. Each year he speaks to tens of thousands of children and adults on such topics as dinosaurs, creation vs. evolution, the reliability of the Bible, the origin of 'races,' and many others. The CEO of Answers in Genesis Ministries (AiG), Ken is the author of many books on Genesis, including the best-selling The Lie: Evolution and a number of children's books (D is for Dinosaur, A is for Adam, etc). Ken Ham's most recent books are Dinosaurs of Eden and Walking Through Shadows, a book he co-authored with Dr. Carl Wieland (CEO, AiG-Australia). Ken is also featured in the acclaimed film The Genesis Solution , which was nominated for 'Best Christian Film-Documentary.' Ken can be heard daily on the radio program "Answers with Ken Ham" (broadcast on more than 900 outlets worldwide), and is a frequent guest on nationwide US talk show programs.
Ken's focus is on the importance of the book of Genesis in the daily life of Christians. His Australian accent, keen sense of humor,captivating stories, and colorful PowerPoint presentations make him an effective Christian communicator.
Ken's baccalaureate degree in applied science (with an emphasis on environmental biology) was awarded by the Queensland Institute of Technology. In addition, he holds a Diploma of Education (equivalent to a master's degree) from the University of Queensland. He also contributes and consults for the full-color Creation magazine, produced by Answers in Genesis-Australia. Ken and his wife, Mally, reside in the greater Cincinnati area. They have five children.