By Liuan Huska. Nick Davis relates his journey in marine biology, from a land-locked upbringing in Indiana to his recent master’s thesis on the Chain Pipefish, one of God’s beloved creatures in the Indian River Lagoon.
A Rocha USA is helping Christians and churches recover our biblical calling as caretakers of God’s good but groaning world. We do this through:
Strategic partnerships with a diverse range of conservation and faith-based organizations
Caring for God's Creation one congregation at a time.
Join our growing network of churches and gospel communities — rooted in their places and committed to creation care as part of discipleship, worship, and witness.
This is God's world.
And it was made to flourish.
As God’s image-bearers within the community of creation, humans are uniquely called to the holy work of earthkeeping.
At a time of growing despair and paralysis, A Rocha is nurturing community and hope through restoring both people and places.
Watch our “Get to know A Rocha USA” video to learn more about how we’re living this out.
A Rocha was made for a time such as this!
In a time of growing social-ecological challenges, we have too often neglected our biblical calling to care for creation. Christians are the largest faith community in the U.S., but we are also known as being among the least supportive of environmental action.
For the past forty years, A Rocha organizations have been pioneering faith-based conservation projects around the world. We’re all about DOING creation care, and our hands-on initiatives are motivated by our Christian faith, guided by rigorous science and theology, and rooted in our diverse communities.
"Recovering God's call to care for creation is critical to the worship and witness of God's people today. A Rocha USA is doing valuable work to live this out and equip individuals, churches, and communities to respond more faithfully in this era of global climate and environmental crisis. I enthusiastically commend them for your involvement and support!"
- Rev. Dr. Mark LabbertonPresident Emeritus, Fuller Theological Seminary 
“Things really are bad. A Rocha’s work, however, is infused with joy. It emphasizes that small things matter, and that hope is found in the reality that our work allows us to participate in a redemption story.”
Rev. Tish Harrison Warren in The New York Times 
"A Rocha USA is a critical resource for the growing number of Christians and churches looking to more faithfully represent God's image throughout all creation. They help us apply solid theology and rigorous science to engage some of the greatest challenges of our time with the hope of Christ."
Rev. Dr. Dan ChunCo-Founder/President, Hawaiian Islands Ministries 
“My time as an A Rocha USA Conservation Intern was very rewarding. I got to work with amazing people which made the experience even more worthwhile. I also gained beneficial career experience, which ultimately led me to where I am now, pursuing my master’s degree.”
Nick DavisPrevious Conservation Intern 
“For over 20 years, I have been an enthusiastic supporter of A Rocha, having seen its practical and educational work around the world. A Rocha is, in my judgment, a very fine organization, which is worthy of our support.”
The late Rev. Dr. John Stott (1921-2011) 
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