Our Mission
We exist to help people do a better job asking and answering life’s big questions. We use the sciences to accelerate excellent contributions from Christians to life’s biggest questions.
Our Vision
Anxiety and purposelessness; artificial intelligence; environmental destruction; gain-of-function; gene-editing; intergroup conflict; human enhancement; labor-automation; media manipulation…
As we look at the many challenges that face the world today, so many are science-related: either they have arisen because of science-based technologies, or the most promising solutions will come from the sciences. But these problems are not only or merely scientific. The sciences give us powerful tools for good or ill, but when and how should we use these tools? Only drawing upon our deepest values, morals, and faith-commitments can we answer these questions. For those of us who are Christians, biblical wisdom should be leading our use of the sciences. And yet, in our current world, our technological, political, and even faith leaders often try to separate faith from the sciences. Our world is imperiled by such thinking. Blueprint 1543 wants to change this situation.
We are working toward a future in which:
– Churches encourage and support young people to pursue science-related fields as a divine calling on their lives;
– It is perfectly normal for sincere, informed Christ-followers to be leaders in scientific fields;
– People of faith understand how their theology motivates and informs scientific inquiry and its application;
– Big practical and scholarly problems facing humanity are approached with theological and scientific rigor, appropriately integrated.
Our future will have new problems, but the steps we are taking now will make science-informed Christians a big part of the solutions.
“While Blueprint 1543 is deeply committed to facilitating a thoughtful integration of faith and science for Christians, we extend our vision to all individuals engaged in scientific pursuits. Acknowledging that science and technology are inherently shaped by values, which requires reflection and consideration, we seek to foster a collaborative and cooperative approach to address our shared challenges in a diverse global landscape.”
-Justin Barrett, Co-founder Blueprint 1543
Our Identity
We exist to support the entire project pipeline: from funder strategy development to applicant idea development down to engaging with the end audience. We do this through coaching, consultations, event design and facilitation, research programs, and creative communications.
“Blueprint1543 – what a team! Dr Justin Barrett is straight up the most exceptional researcher I know, and who’s great integrity and passion is boundless. Rebecca Dorsey is not only the operations mastermind every organization needs, but is also the world-class professional coach to make the best of us all. This team cares deeply, knows what you need long before you do, and is set to make a marvel of everything they touch. Expect truly inspiring things to come!”
-Justin Gregory, DPhil, msc (oxon), cognitive anthropologist
Our Name: Blueprint 1543
Blueprint 1543 is rich with meaning. The core of our name is the year 1543 which is often referred to as the start of the “scientific revolution” due to the publishing of two key books (by Copernicus and Vesalius). We hope to bring about yet another scientific revolution, a revolution where one’s faith is inspiration for one’s scientific work.
Vesalius: De humani corporis fabrica (Of the Structure of the Human Body)
Copernicus: De revolutionibus orbium coelestium (On the Revolutions of the Heavenly Spheres)
The term blueprint is meant to represent two distinct things. First, we believe that the sciences are a way to see God’s blueprint for the world made real. Second, our role is that of blueprint designers. Our preferred method is to strategize and develop plans we bring others into. A blueprint will determine the things that are core to a solid foundation, but leaves the particulars to the one bringing the blueprint to life. We hope to do the same with our collaborations.
By combining the legacy of 1543 and with God’s blueprint for the world we are building on the past, designing for the future.
Our History
Blueprint 1543 launched in October of 2019. Our start-up funding is thanks to a generous grant. Learn more about co-founders Justin Barrett and Rebecca Dorsey.
Discover Our Most Recent Annual Reports Below
Explore the milestones and achievements of Blueprint 1543 in our recent annual reports. These documents provide detailed insights into our impact.
2023 Annual Report
2022 Annual Report
2021 Annual Report
