Reasons to Believe
Elissa Fernandez is a seasoned professional in the fields of advancement, development, marketing, and communication, currently serving as the Senior Advancement Director at Reasons to Believe since May 2012. In this role, Elissa oversees various efforts aimed at revealing the God of the Bible in science to inspire individuals toward Christ. Elissa has held multiple positions within Reasons to Believe, including Director of Advancement, Associate Advancement Director, Donor Communications Manager, and Copy Editor, contributing significantly to the organization's communication initiatives. Prior experience includes Event Consultant at Pitch Perfect Events and Editorial Assistant Intern at Los Angeles Confidential Magazine, alongside a role as a Contributing Writer for Collide Magazine. Elissa earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication Studies with a focus on Journalism from Azusa Pacific University in 2012.
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Reasons to Believe
Reasons to Believe (RTB) exists to spread the Christian gospel by demonstrating that sound reason and scientific research- including the very latest discoveries- consistently support, rather than erode, confidence in the truth of the Bible and faith in the personal, transcendent God revealed in both Scripture and nature. We specifically engage influencers, educators, pastors, and other leaders with our integrative creation model, while we encourage and equip fellow believers to participate with us in our mission. RTB's leadership team affirms the following distinguishing characteristics as ministry core values : 1. A high view of both Scripture and science 2. Apologetics for the sake of evangelism 3. Constructive integration 4. Commitment to application 5. Ongoing development of a testable creation model 6. Readiness to give reasons... (1 Peter 3:15a) 7. ...with gentleness, respect, and a clear conscience (1 Peter 3:15b)