Institute for Religious Research

ame in 1989. Throughout this entire period Luke worked alongside Joel Groat, who continued as IRR’s Director of Ministries. In September 2008, Rob Bowman, a veteran of nearly twenty-five years in apologetics ministry, joined IRR and served as its Executive Director, while Joel served as Director of Ministries. When Rob left IRR in 2018 for other ministry pursuits, Joel became Exec. Dir. When Joel resigned as IRR's Exec Dir in March of 2022 to assume the Exec Director position at Roosevelt Park Ministries, Rob returned to the Exec Dir position at IRR. We desire to promote — in a thoughtful and gracious manner — the exclusive claims of Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord, as revealed in the Bible. We are here to help you understand people of other faiths and lovingly share the grace of Jesus with them. For more information about our extensive free resources and what we believe please visit our website: https://IRR.org