In the beginning
GOD CREATED...
Genesis 1:1
In the beginning
GOD CREATED…
Genesis 1:1
Biblical creation science • Education • Exploration
The Genesis Creation Science Institute
For more than a decade, the Genesis Creation Science Institute brought biblical creation science to students, families, churches, and communities through camps, conferences, classroom presentations, and firsthand exploration.
That work has continued and expanded. In 2025, GCSI was reestablished as the Association for Biblical Science & Archaeology (ABSA), embracing an even broader commitment to creation science, biblical archaeology, church history, and research.
Our story
From Southern California to the Grand Canyon and Beyond
GCSI began in the Los Angeles area in 2009 as a Christian educational organization dedicated to biblical creation science and apologetics. Genesis Camp, Genesis Conferences, speaking engagements, and field trips gave participants opportunities to study Scripture alongside the natural world.
The ministry relocated to Northern Arizona in 2014, where its work grew through additional field education and Christian travel. Over time, expanding interests in archaeology, ancient history, and the history of the church led to the establishment of ABSA in 2025.
GCSI’s work has encompassed education, field research, conferences, camps, and Christian travel, with a foundation that continues to inform related projects and new opportunities.
Creation science education was central to GCSI’s early outreach.
Education and outreach
Programs and Initiatives
From hands-on learning to conferences and field experiences, these initiatives reflect the breadth of GCSI’s approach to biblical creation science.
Genesis Camp
Hands-on creation science education introduced students to astronomy, biology, geology, paleontology, and biblical history.
Genesis Conferences
Conferences in Southern California brought together speakers, educators, families, and students for biblical creation science teaching.
CreationTrip
Educational journeys and field experiences grew into the broader Christian travel initiative now represented by Global Christian Tours.
Field education
CreationTrip Lives On Through Global Christian Tours
CreationTrip began as a GCSI initiative connecting biblical teaching with firsthand visits to remarkable places. The idea developed into Global Christian Tours, which now connects travelers with Christian tours and educational experiences around the world.
The work continues
The Association for Biblical Science & Archaeology
Today, ABSA continues the educational and apologetics foundation of GCSI through research, articles, resources, fieldwork, and studies in creation science, biblical archaeology, and church history.