What do being a mother and a theologian have in common? Lots! Whether we realize it or not, all parents teach their children how to be little theologians. Why? Because all parents teach their children how to answer the ‘big’ questions of life — Does God exist? Where did the universe come from? Why is there evil in the world? Is there life after death? Why should I be good? How our children answer these questions will have a profound effect on their lives – for the rest of their lives. Between 60 to 70% of children who grow up in Christian homes don’t continue in their church involvement once they reach their early 20s. Krista's goal is to equip parents to be able to talk to their kids about the transformational truths of Scripture in order to help raise up the next generation for Christ.
Theology Mom's Story
Krista Bontrager is a fourth generation minister/theologian. She is a Bible scholar, author, teacher, university professor, wife and homeschool mom. Krista’s teaching reverberates with men, women, and youth from all walks of life. She has a unique ability to communicate the truth of Scripture in an accessible and practical way. She has dedicated her life to helping others discover how to obey the greatest commandment, to love God with their mind.
Krista’s ability to connect theology with real life is borne out of personal experience. Behind her academic career is a story of God’s empowering work to triumph over deep personal adversity. Krista was raised as an only child by her mother. Although Krista was introduced to the Gospel of Jesus Christ at a young age, her faith took on a deeper personal meaning during her high school and college years as she participated in many mission trips to Mexico and the inner city. She also volunteered for the Orange Country chaplain and assisted in running chapel services at the juvenile hall for “security risk” youth. During her seminary years, she began to see the great transformational power theology could have on a person’s spiritual growth. Her enthusiasm led to her being hired to teach biblical studies at Biola University. She also has had the privilege of working with the world-class scholar team of scientists and theologians at a science-faith think tank for over 12 years.
After surviving two near-fatal pregnancies in her early 30s, Krista was diagnosed with a brain disorder. Krista believes life is full of challenges, but has learned to see these as opportunities to grow and walk with the Lord in new and profound ways.
Krista and her husband enjoy homeschooling their daughters and shuttling them around to their activities. During her “free” time, she enjoy practicing Krav Maga, the combat system used by the Israeli military, as well as blogging and e-crafting.
If you have come as a stranger, we hope you will leave as a friend. Drop Krista a line and let her know how you heard about her. We’d love to meet you. Be sure to check out her Old Earth Creationism blog and find her on Facebook as well. God bless. †