How do we remain faithful to God while pursuing scientific excellence?
Are these efforts at odds?
Our faith and God’s vision for work anchor scientific work in a larger story—one where discovery is not an end, but a means of participating in God’s ongoing care for the world.
Join us for a public evening lecture with Dr. Abram Bicksler, President and CEO of ECHO International, a global organization focused on sustainable food systems and agroecology, as he reflects on the intersection of scientific work, environmental stewardship, and the hope of God’s Kingdom.
Drawing on his experience in sustainable agriculture and international development, Dr. Bicksler will explore how Christian scientists and practitioners can approach issues like climate change, agriculture, and environmental care as acts of worship and faithful vocation.
This evening will include:
- A keynote address from Dr. Abram Bicksler
- A response from Brian Gray, VP of Formation at Denver Institute
- Opportunities to engage with members of the American Scientific Affiliation and the broader faith-and-science community
- An optional dessert reception following the talk to continue connecting with others
This event is part of the 2025 ASA Annual Meeting but is free and open to the public.
Whether you are working in the sciences, currently studying in the sciences, or simply curious about the topic, you are welcome to attend. No scientific background required — just a desire to learn, reflect, and engage.
Individual Ticket
Tickets are free but you must register in advance.
What
A gathering exploring how Christian scientists and practitioners can approach issues like climate change, agriculture, and environmental care as acts of worship and faithful vocation.
When
Saturday, July 19, 2025
7:30 to 9:00 p.m.
Where
The Armstrong Center at
Colorado Christian University
8787 W Alameda Ave.
Lakewood, CO 80226
Details
Tickets are free but you must register in advance.
President & CEO of ECHO
KEYNOTE Speaker
Dr. Abram J. Bicksler earned his Doctorate and Master’s degrees from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign in Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences, focusing on sustainable cropping systems. He completed his Bachelor’s degree at Taylor University in Environmental Science and Biology. As a global leader, networker and researcher in sustainable food and agricultural systems, Abram has been published in a myriad of peer-reviewed journals and various FAO and extension publications. He enjoys combining the practice of agriculture at the farmer-innovator level with the rigors of the scientific method, enabling co-creation and sharing of knowledge and partnering with the beautiful diversity of the Global Church to bring about a transformed world that honors God.
While at the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) as an Agricultural Officer, Dr. Bicksler guided and advised on agroecology and sustainable food systems initiatives in multiple world regions through technical and policy means. Before serving in Rome, Bicksler led the ECHO Asia Impact Center’s international staff team, coordinated and implemented regional networking and training events, initiated research culminating in multiple published studies, planned and began execution of the ECHO Asia Small Farm Resource Center, and grew the capacity of the ECHO Asia Seed Bank. As a visionary President/CEO of ECHO, Abram has led the ECHO team in re-imagining ECHO as a global organization with six Regional Impact Centers (RICS) serving a diverse and growing network worldwide by regionalizing resources and approaches and working through the Global Church. Building and serving ECHO’s diverse network with excellence is at the core of ECHO, and Bicksler has woven this throughout the year-long participatory strategic framework development process to lead and guide ECHO into the next five years of its history while fundraising to operationalize new Regional Impact Centers and initiatives in areas of greatest need and potential around the world.
HOST
Denver Institute is grateful to partner with The American Scientific Affiliation (ASA) on this event. The ASA is a professional society and international community of Christians engaged in the interface of vital faith-science questions.
LOCATION & PARKING
The event will be held in the McDonald Performance Hall in the Armstrong Center at Colorado Christian University (8787 W Alameda Ave, Lakewood, CO 80226). See the campus map for additional location information. Event guests can park in any lot on campus.
