Company Profile
BioLogos
Company Overview
About BioLogos ____________________________________________________________
Mission
BioLogos explores God’s Word and God’s World to inspire authentic faith for today.
Vision
Our vision is faith and science working hand in hand.
Core Values
Christ-centered Faith | We embrace the historical Christian faith, upholding the authority and inspiration of the Bible.
Rigorous Science | We affirm the established findings of modern science, celebrating the wonders of God’s creation.
Gracious Dialogue | We strive for humble and thoughtful dialogue with those who hold other views, speaking the truth in love.
Faith Commitment
BioLogos roots its commitments in the historical Christian tradition including the Apostle’s Creed. The central beliefs of BioLogos’ faith can be found here.
Key Objectives
Equip the Church so that the Church will understand scientific knowledge, celebrate all of God’s creation, and fulfill our role as image bearers.
Engage the World so that science-minded culture will see the relevance and fruitfulness of biblical faith and Christian perspectives. Empower the Next Generation to grow towards Christ and the Church, and faithfully engage the questions raised by science.
What BioLogos Does ________________________________________________________
Events & Engagement
Faith and Science Conference | signature 2-day gathering that brings over 400 people together for worship, fellowship, and learning sessions covering topics from astronomy to biblical studies
Regional Events | events that highlight topics such as “The Gene and the Galaxy” and “Beyond the Impasse” in strategic areas
Creation Care Summit | explores scripture, science, ecology, climate change, and conservation
BioLogos Voices | speakers bureau that resources churches, schools, and other groups for faith and science events
Integrate Curriculum
A curriculum supplement that brings the Christian faith perspective into middle and high school classrooms
Language of God Podcast
Over 35 episodes annually with more than 2 million downloads
Prominent guests have included Jane Goodall, N.T. Wright, Jemar Tisby, Tim Mackie, and Katharine Hayhoe
Online Resources
Website | With 1.5 million views per year, the website offers thousands of resources for people who are exploring important questions about faith and science
Insights Video Series | Short videos that address questions like “Why Trust Science?” and have more than 400,000 views
Resources for Leaders and Groups | Instructive materials for K-12 education, pastors, youth and campus ministries, and small groups
Company History
BioLogos was founded by one of the top biologists in the world, Francis Collins. He led the Human Genome Project and directed the National Institutes of Health from 2009 to 2021. In 2006, he wrote the best-selling book The Language of God in which he tells his journey from atheism to Christian belief, showing that science is not in conflict with the Bible, but actually enhances faith. The outpouring of response to the book showed the need for virtual and actual meeting places to ask questions, discuss issues, and learn from the top Christian minds in the sciences and theology.
In 2009, BioLogos launched its website, including the first Common Questions pages and a regular blog. Later in 2009, BioLogos held the first of several annual events in New York City, hosted by Rev. Tim Keller, for leading pastors and theologians to gather with believing scientists for dialogue and worship. Under the leadership of President Darrel Falk, the BioLogos daily blog grew to thousands of readers, and BioLogos began new programs including the “Biology by the Sea” workshop for high school teachers (2010-2012). Falk intentionally initiated dialogue with organizations that have differing views. He brought BioLogos into conversation with Southern Baptist leaders and with Reasons to Believe, leading to the 2017 book Old Earth or Evolutionary Creation?
In 2013, Deborah Haarsma became President and the organization relocated to Grand Rapids, Michigan. From 2013-2015, BioLogos ran the “Evolution and Christian Faith” grants program, which funded 37 projects across North America and Europe. In 2015, BioLogos launched the biennial “Faith & Science” conferences that are held at locations around the country. The website continued to grow into a rich resource of articles, blog posts, and personal stories from hundreds of authors. In 2016, BioLogos published a book of essays How I Changed My Mind about Evolution, which began the book series with InterVarsity Press.
In 2019, topics were expanded to address many areas at the intersection of Christ-centered faith and rigorous science, including creation care and medicine & bioethics. The podcast Language of God was launched, presenting engaging interviews, stories, and on-site experiences. The podcast has regularly invited guests who don't agree with either BioLogos’ faith or science. Examples include Krista Tippett, Marcelo Gleiser, Stephen Meyer, Sean McDowell, Mónica Guzmán, and Jonathan Haidt. During the COVID-19 pandemic, BioLogos provided the best-available public health information in a fully Christian framework, and thousands signed the Christian Statement on Science for Pandemic Times.
In 2021, BioLogos released the Integrate curriculum for high school students, now used in Christian schools and homeschools across the country.
Today, BioLogos continues to equip the church, to engage the world, and to empower the next generation. The website is visited by over a million people each year, with the regularly updated Common Questions remaining one of the most popular sections. The Voices speakers bureau offers BioLogos experts to venues around the country, and the Insights animated videos and growing social media channels give many opportunities to engage online.
BioLogos was recently awarded a grant from the Bezos Earth Fund which presents another opportunity to show the many ways that faith and science work hand in hand to address the challenges facing the church and the world today.
Benefits
Employee assistance program