Why A Rocha?

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.

However we have often fallen short. In a world beset by environmental problems, many have disregarded our biblical calling to care for creation. Christians are the largest faith community in the U.S., but we are also often known as being the least supportive of environmental concerns.

A Rocha was made for a time such as this!

For the past forty years, we have been pioneering faith-based conservation projects around the world. A Rocha is all about DOING, and our hands-on creation care initiatives are motivated by our Christian faith, guided by rigorous science and theology, and rooted in our diverse communities.

We do

hands-on conservation at our project locations

We equip

Christians and churches to care for God’s creation

We envision

Christians fully engaged in creation care as part of our faithful discipleship and witness

How we take faithful action:

Projects

Community-based, biodiversity conservation projects in Texas and Florida

Programs

Creation care programs and resources for individuals and churches across the US

Partnerships

Diverse partnerships with a range of conservation and faith-based organizations

“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 Chun, Co-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 Davis, previous Conservation Intern