Reasons to Believe
George Haraksin II has a diverse work experience spanning several years. George currently serves as the Scholar Community Director at Reasons to Believe since July 2019. Prior to that, they worked as a Senior Adjunct Professor at Azusa Pacific University from January 2002. George also has extensive experience in the church, having served as the Lead Pastor at NewSong Church in San Dimas, CA from August 1996 to May 2016. George was also the Pastor of Christian Formation and Education at the same church from 1996 to June 2011. Earlier in their career, George worked as a Restaurant Manager at The Disneyland Hotel in Anaheim, CA from April 1992 to 1995. George holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Comparative Religion from California State University at Fullerton and a Master of Arts degree in Philosophy and Ethics from Talbot School of Theology, Biola University.
George Haraksin II has a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Comparative Religion from California State University, Fullerton. George also holds a Master of Arts (M.A.) degree in Philosophy and Ethics from Biola University, which they obtained in the years 1992 to 1995. Additionally, they completed a Master of Arts (MA) degree in Philosophy and Ethics at the Talbot School of Theology, also at Biola University, during the same time period.
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)