THE ROAD TO WISDOM:
The Conversation Continues
Join us for a special Sunday at Wayne Presbyterian Church as we welcome Dr. Francis Collins, renowned scientist, author, and former Director of the National Institutes of Health, along with Kristine Torjesen, Jim Stump and leaders from BioLogos. Together, we’ll explore the relationship between faith and science and how these two ways of understanding the world can deepen our love for God and neighbor.
Time
Worship begins at 10AM
Q&A and brunch to follow
Date
March 15, 2026
Cost
None
Location
Wayne Presbyterian Church
The Sanctuary
Registration
Not Required
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Schedule of Events
Morning Worship | 10:00–11:00 AM
Our regular worship service will include:
- A Minute for Mission from Kristine Torjesen introducing the work of BioLogos.
- A short interview with Dr. Francis Collins as he shares part of his personal journey—how his scientific work and Christian faith inform and strengthen one another.
All are welcome to join us for this meaningful and inspiring time of worship.
Q&A With Dr. Francis Collins | 11:10 AM
Immediately following the service—and a brief transition—we’ll gather in the same space for a conversational Fireside Chat featuring:
- Francis Collins
- Kristine Torjesen
- Jim Stump
- Rev. Ryan Balsan
- And More!
This relaxed, engaging discussion will explore how trust in scientific research, wisdom, and faith shape the way we understand and care for our communities. Each speaker will share a short personal reflection before we open the floor for audience Q&A.
LUNCH | Immediately Following Q&A
We’ll close the morning with an informal Lunch—a chance to meet others, continue the conversation, and connect with our special guests!
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Meet Dr. Francis Collins
Francis S. Collins, M.D., Ph.D., is a physician-scientist and one of the best-known scientists of the current era.
Dr. Collins served as Director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) under three presidents. In that role, he guided the nation’s biomedical research, including a historic series of research partnerships addressing diabetes, Alzheimer’s disease, cancer, and the COVID-19 pandemic.
Prior to that, he served as Director of the Human Genome Project, an international collaboration that first mapped the entire human genome.
His own research has also led to the discovery of the cause of cystic fibrosis and several other genetic disorders.
His contributions to science have been recognized by election to the National Academy of Medicine and the National Academy of Sciences, and the awarding of the Presidential Medal of Freedom and the National Medal of Science.
Collins became a Christian at age 27. In 2006, he wrote the best-selling book The Language of God, which makes the case that science actually enhances faith.
The tremendous response to the book prompted Collins to found BioLogos, an organization that explores and delights in the harmony between faith and science. Collins is now a Senior Fellow at BioLogos.
Collins’ most recent book is The Road to Wisdom: On Truth, Science, Faith, and Trust. Today, Collins lives with his wife, Diane Baker, in Chevy Chase, Maryland.
From “national treasure” Francis Collins (Philip Yancey), the New York Times bestselling author of The Language of God and former director of the National Institutes of Health, comes a deeply thoughtful guidebook to get us beyond societal divisions and back to the sources of wisdom—”the sort that can save us before it is too late” (Jane Goodall).
Dr. Collins on the Late show with Stephe Colbert discussed the political polarization in our country and what he calls “The Exhausted Middle:”
Dr. Collins on PBS’ Amanpour & Company discuses the culture wars and hyper-partisanship are overwhelming voters and sowing distrust. Dr. Francis Collins, former Director of the National Institutes of Health, believes an antidote may be found in both faith and science. He joins the show to explain.