Prior to his position at The Master’s University, Dr. Francis served four years as a post-doctoral fellow and one year as a Research Scientist at the University of Michigan Medical School and taught biology for ten years at Cedarville University. He is a member of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. Dr. Francis has published numerous scientific articles in medical and biological journals. His research interests include: microscopy, cellular immunology, invertebrate biology, and microbiology.

Latest Articles by Joe Francis

  • We Make the Rules Now?

    “We are responsible to nothing outside ourselves, for we are the kingdom, the power, and the glory for ever and ever.”

  • God invented it first! Scientists often look to impressive designs in nature to develop their technology.

  • We’re headin’ to the Old West to search for true gold and discover the answer to the most important question ever asked: “Who is Jesus of Nazareth?”

  • Chemistry, the study of the elements that make up matter, powerfully demonstrates the complexity of life and the inability of chemicals to produce life.

  • Why should we read and study God’s Word, and how should we go about it? Is Scripture clear on its own, or do we need a theology degree to understand it?

  • How should we view climate change, global warming, environmental conservation, and biblical stewardship? Where does the Ice Age fit into biblical history?

  • Mystery, superstition, and intrigue surround the topic of angels and demons. The Bible, however, dispels these shadows and myths with clear truth.

  • Biography
    Don Landis

    Don Landis is the president of Jackson Hole Bible College in Jackson, Wyoming. He is also Sr. Pastor at Community Bible Church in Jackson and Chairman of the Board for Answers in Genesis.

  • Big bangs and stardust, primordial soup, meteorites with amino acids, or maybe aliens seeded life on earth? A Creator God is a much more logical choice.

  • Christian colleges took a test on the state of their faith and the final exam is in.

  • Magazine Department Article
    Given That America
  • Trial of the century! Bryan cannot defend Scripture due to old-earth compromises. Evolution in schools loses the court battle but wins the classrooms.

  • Archaeology brings the pages of the Bible to life as it both confirms the Bible’s account of history and expands our understanding of the world of the Bible.

  • Are humans simply the by-product of evolution from an ape-like ancestor or were they lovingly fashioned by God in His own image?

  • Uh oh! What did Ellie do? Justin and Jessie learn about the only way to cover sin—and stains in “Covering the Smudge.”

  • Astronomy gives us glimpses of the incomprehensible size and complexity of the universe—proclaiming the infinite majesty and power of God.

  • Few things can capture a child´s imagination more quickly than one of Sea World´s famous killer whale shows.

  • Can Bible-based creation science make successful predictions, explain the evidence, and properly explain reality?

  • Narrow-Minded . . . Like Jesus

    Bible-affirming Christians are often accused of being narrow minded. However, Christ himself set an example of unashamedly holding fast to the truth.

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Education

    B.S., Michigan State University
    Ph.D., Wayne State University
    Post-doctoral Fellow, University of Michigan

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