A Rocha is a Christian environmental organization that integrates theological principles into its mission of caring for the environment. Its mission regarding churches and theology is multifaceted and rooted in the belief that creation care is integral to the gospel and the mission of the Church.
Churches: A Rocha works to equip churches and inspire individuals and families to care for God’s creation. This includes:
- Community-based projects: A Rocha runs environmental conservation projects in various locations, such as Texas and Florida in the USA, and across different countries where it has a presence.
- Creation care programs: It provides resources and programs for churches and individuals to engage in creation care, promoting a biblical perspective on environmental stewardship.
- Eco Church initiative: In the UK, A Rocha has established the Eco Church program, which aims to make 20,000 churches more environmentally friendly by 2030. This initiative helps churches integrate environmental care into their daily practices and worship.
Theology: A Rocha’s theological foundation emphasizes the following:
- Biblical mandate: It believes that Christians are called to be caretakers of God’s creation, as seen in the biblical narrative from Genesis to Revelation.
- Hope and redemption: A Rocha affirms that while creation is currently groaning under the effects of sin, it will ultimately be liberated and restored through Christ’s redemptive work.
- Participation in God’s renewal: By engaging in creation care, Christians can participate in God’s ongoing work of renewal and re-creation of the world.
A Rocha’s mission is to help Christians and churches recover their biblical calling as caretakers of God’s good but groaning world, thereby living out their faith in a way that honors God and cares for His creation.
