One of my favorite Christmas memories happened when my youngest son, who is autistic, first began to understand the excitement of this joyous holiday. Like most children, he was eager for Christmas morning, but my explaining the concept of “five days away” didn’t make sense to him. Numbers and dates were too abstract.

Recently, I hosted a visiting pastor from a large church at ICR’s Discovery Center. As I guided him through our Dallas museum, one conversation affirmed how important ICR’s mission is—not only to proclaim the scientific evidence that aligns with Scripture but to educate, equip, and encourage church leaders in their calling.

Several years ago, a young pastor assumed leadership of his father’s church. The church was located in a large city with an increasing population and technological advancements. Feeling the pressure of his new position, the pastor prayed, “Lord, help me to be perceived as intelligent and wise to this fast-growing city of mostly nonbelievers.”