For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope. Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will hear you. You will seek me and find me, when you seek me with all your heart.
Jeremiah 29:11-13
While in wildlife school…
Claude Jenkins was required to enroll in the Game and Conservation Management course. The course was designed to be taken early in the academic schedule as it provided students with the fundamentals of wildlife conservation and management, including definitions of terms, principles of conservation, conservation history, wildlife values, approaches to management, etc. The course, in many ways, provided students with a foundation upon which to build their wildlife-related knowledge. Early in the course, Claude learned that a lesson in wildlife stewardship is more than academic- it is biblical.
While attending class early in the semester, the lecture seemed to be on par with the course syllabus until the professor wrote “Genesis 1:28” on the blackboard. Yes, white chalk and blackboards were the primary tools for educating students at this time. The professor stated that Genesis 1:28 is the biblical mandate for wildlife stewardship and the foundation for wildlife conservation and management. Although Claude had been a Christian for many years, this biblical lesson on wildlife stewardship was the first for him. Claude is thankful to have been taught this lesson as a beginning wildlife student as Genesis 1:28 later became the bases for his worldview regarding wildlife policy, use, and management.
Claude gave little thought to the Genesis 1:28 portion…
Of the lecture until after he began his professional career and started interacting with people who had an interest in wildlife. He soon learned that the vast majority of people with whom he interacted were not concerned with being stewards of wildlife resources; whether Christian or non-Christian, their worldview regarding wildlife stewardship was the same. Not being able to determine a Christian from a non-Christian based on their worldview of wildlife stewardship was disturbing! Like himself, Claude assumed that Christians are not taught that wildlife stewardship is a biblical mandate. Consequently, Christians are missing opportunities to demonstrate God-honoring wildlife stewardship and share the Gospel. Without doubt, the failure to carry out the biblical mandate for wildlife stewardship is limiting the ministry of Christians, particularly those who are invovled in wildlife policy, use, and management. Claude felt troubled when he could not determine Christians from non-Christians based on their worldview of wildlife stewardship. He believed that like
After several years…
of interacting with people who had an interest in wildlife, it became obvious to Claude that the prevailing worldview of wildlife stewardship among Christians is secular not biblical. It was during this time that Claude was reminded of the biblical lesson that he received years earlier from his professor in the Game and Conservation Management course. Because he retained the notes from all of his wildlife courses, Claude was able to locate the notes from his professor’s lecture that included Genesis 1:28. It was while reading these notes that Claude wrote many years ago as a wildlife student that he was convicted to share with others what our Creator demands of us regarding wildlife stewardship. Thus, out of obedience to his Lord, Claude founded Wildlife Stewardship Apologetics.
The WSA Family
We’re a father-daughter team spreading the calling of our family to yours.
Claude Jenkins
Founder/Wildlife Biologist
Jessica Jenkins Vick
Operations Manager
Testimonials
“Biblical Stewardship is not just about ‘looking after things.’ It is an act of worship to the glory of God. I wholeheartedly endorse this booklet for churches, men’s ministry, or anyone interested in learning more about their God-given responsibility in conservation. Our care for creation is a direct reflection of our love for the One who made it. Let the scripture and thoughts in this booklet be your roadmap to faithfulness in stewarding God’s beautiful creation.”
Jon Wiggins
Pastor at Skyland Baptist Church in Tuscaloosa, AL
“Mus musculus“- this is the scientific name for a common house mouse. My dad, Claude Jenkins, taught me this when I was about 3 years old. Since then, he has taught me so much more about wildlife stewardship. More importantly, he’s shown me what true passion is- not just for wildlife but for our Lord and Savior. As a wife, mom, homesteader, business owner, and more, I know that I would not be where I am today without my father’s spiritual leadership. What he is doing with WSA is what he has taught me my whole life. Now, I teach these principles to my three children. As common as a mus musculus, my prayer is that WSA will be common in every believer’s household.
Jessica Vick
Claude’s daughter & Operations Manager of WSA
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John Doe
London, UK
WSA Booklet
This booklet was written by Claude Jenkins for the Wildlife Stewardship Apologetics (WSA) ministry. WSA, in conjuction with this booklet, was founded to
- equip Christians with biblical knowledge regarding wildlife stewardship,
- encourage Christians to adopt and demonstrate a biblical worldview when making wildlife use and management decisions, and
- share the Gospel.
A Biblical Reference to Wildlife Stewardship is a great guide for diving into the scriptures that point to the biblical mandate given to us regarding wildlife stewardship.
Whether for yourself or for someone else, our prayer is that your purchase of this booklets directs more people to biblical wildlife stewardship and ultimately in a deeper relationship with our Creator.
If you would like to purchase 20 or more for a group or event, please contact Jessica at jessica@wsa128.com. If you’re hosting and event and would like for Claude to speak, contact him at claude@wsa128.com