I have some really important news for you. This fall, we’re welcoming a longtime friend and trusted ally to the Stand to Reason team in a role we’ve created just for him—Chief Strategy Officer. That friend is Craig Hazen.
You may already know Craig as the founder and director of Biola University’s groundbreaking Master of Arts program in Christian Apologetics, where he has trained thousands of students and leaders worldwide in the art of defending Christianity.
Craig’s long-term relationship with STR runs even deeper, though. He’s been on our board advising us for nearly 30 years. During that time, we’ve strategized together—tackling big ideas and wrestling with challenges with one end in mind: helping followers of Christ confidently and graciously navigate today’s world as effective ambassadors of Christ.
As Chief Strategy Officer, Craig will help energize our growth and magnify STR’s impact while keeping our eyes fixed on the mission of equipping believers to engage the lost with truth and compassion. As a member of our executive team, Craig will explore and develop new opportunities and help fulfill the vision of STR as we move forward in a world that desperately needs the gospel.
I can’t tell you how encouraging it is for me to have someone of Craig’s caliber join us, especially since we’ve been friends for decades. This is a promising development for all of us at STR, and I’m confident that with Craig on our team we’ll serve you and our larger STR community more effectively than ever before in the years to come.
You’ll be hearing more from Craig in the coming months as he steps into his role. He’s eager to connect with you, and I know he’s enthusiastic about partnering with us to continue building STR as a force for the kingdom.