Our Values
Our leadership team has reaffirmed a rather unique set of features that distinguishes RTB from other ministries. It's not that other groups don't share one or more of these same values, but it seems we may be alone in embracing them all together. Here's a list of the characteristics at RTB's core:
- A high view of both Scripture and science—because the words of the Bible and the facts of nature come from the same Source, from God himself, who chose to make himself known
- Apologetics for the sake of evangelism—because history awaits completion of the commission Christ charged his followers to fulfill
- Constructive integration—because truth will always be consistent, wherever it's found
- Commitment to application—because not all intellectual pursuits are productive for evangelistic purposes
- Ongoing development of a testable creation model—because the world needs a positive, growing case for faith in a caring Creator
- Readiness to give reasons... (1 Peter 3:15a)—because people have questions and doubts that deserve a reasonable, well-researched response
- ...With gentleness, respect, and a clear conscience (1 Peter 3:15b)—because people listen to our attitude and demeanor as much as to our words
