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Jim Baird D.Phil.

Distinguished Professor of Bible & Philosophy

Dr. Jim Baird specializes in Christian evidences and the philosophy of religion. He also directs OC’s Honors Program. He’s taught in OC’s College of Biblical Studies since 1992, and has been the pulpit minister at Wilshire Church of Christ since 2000. Jim and his wife Yodie have three children – James, Taylor, and Elizabeth. Dr. Baird is often asked to speak on Christian evidences and related topics in the United States and in various countries around the world. He says, “I love helping students realize just how powerful Christianity is as a worldview. My motto is: Ask more questions! Christians don’t ever have to run away from the truth. Over and over again, when we investigate, it is Christianity that makes the most sense, and that makes life make the most sense.”