Chris Ashcraft

Christian Educator Chris Ashcraft serves at Cedar Park Christian Schools, and as adjunct professor at North West University teaching Biology, Chemistry, Human Anatomy and Physiology, Biotechnology, and Creation Apologetics.

Formerly a biology research technician, Chris specialized in plant tissue culture and genetic transformation technology. His impressive resume includes working at the Cotton Fiber Production Laboratory at Texas Tech University, the Plant Transformation Facility at Oklahoma State University, and EDEN Bioscience in Bothell Washington.

He obtained a Bachelor of Science in biology from Wayland Baptist University in 1989, a Master of Science in biology from Texas Tech University in 1996, a Master of Education from the University of Washington in 2008, and a Master of Teaching Math and Science from Seattle Pacific University in 2012.

Chris moved from research science into the teaching profession to serve God in Christian education. His decision was motivated by the impact that secular science is having on people of faith. Today, close to 50% of Christian students lose their belief in God while attending secular schools. This tendency could be lessened if the Church was better equipped to defend the authority of Biblical teachings (1 Peter 3:15). To be prepared for these challenges, it is important that Churches provide regular educational programs on creation and other Bible apologetics.

Chris speaks regularly at regional churches, Christian schools, teacher conventions, and creation organizations, and can be available to teach upon request. He is also the founder of the NW Creation Network ministry and CreationWiki internet encyclopedia of apologetics, and the organizer of the monthly Apologetics Symposium at Cedar Park Church and the Seattle Creation Conference.