UNIVERSITY
AMBROSE 2024/25 I M PA C T REPORT
OUR MISSION Ambrose University prepares men and women for wise, joyful and redemptive engagement in the church, society and the created order through excellent Christian post-secondary education.
VISION Ambrose University is a community of transformative Christian higher education – with a vision for the welfare of our city and our world.
OUR VALUES Christian Faith We believe that Christ is the centre of what we do. We are ecumenically minded, broadly evangelical, and rooted in the holiness traditions of The Christian and Missionary Alliance in Canada and the Church of the Nazarene Canada. Pursuing Excellence We encourage intellectual curiosity, promoting conversations about difficult issues that are marked by both courage and charity. We provide high-quality education as well as cocurricular experiences pursuing excellence in all that we do. Holistic Formation We assert that Ambrose is a place where students develop virtues, grow in character, acquire life skills, and prepare for future vocations. We wrestle together with the hard questions of life and faith. Service We strive to integrate faith and active service to the world. We commit to shaping servant leaders who will honour Christ in their vocations. We shape culture through our scholarship, research, and artistic expression. Community We believe that spiritual, personal, and academic development is best accomplished within the context of a Christian community that worships and glorifies God. We collaborate to foster a welcoming, hospitable, generous, just, and truth-telling community that strives to fulfill the university’s mission. We seek the welfare of students, one another, and the external community.
MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT Dear friends of Ambrose University, We are in awe of God’s faithfulness to Ambrose University and are deeply grateful for you. This Donor Impact Report celebrates what God has done through your generosity and partnership. Together, we are equipping a new generation to live with wisdom and joy, serving Christ in the church and in society. Because of your support, students are experiencing excellent instruction in the classroom, discovering their callings, and stepping courageously into their future vocations. Faculty are mentoring with excellence and compassion. Programs are expanding their reach and relevance. Lives are being transformed through a holistic student experience. It is all possible because you have chosen to invest in this mission. Few things shape hearts and minds like Christian higher education. Your giving strengthens Ambrose as a Christ-centred university where faith and learning flourish together, forming leaders who will make a lasting difference in our world. Thank you for believing in this vision, for praying with us, and for walking alongside us in this vital work. As you read these stories of impact, know that you are part of something enduring and eternal. With deep gratitude and hope,
Rev. Dr. Bryce Ashlin-Mayo
COMMUNITY REPORT The support of our broader Ambrose community continues to make a meaningful difference across our campus. Below you will find some of the key moments from the 2024-25 year that demonstrate how your giving has helped shape the Ambrose experience:
August Golf Tournament The 2024 Golf Tournament and online auction was sold out in all sponsorship areas raising over $80,000. Our academic deans and faculty participated at many holes, with the Ambrose Jazz band performing at the banquet, bringing the Ambrose community together to support the event.
September School of Business Building Opens A major milestone was reached with the opening of a brand-new facility for the School of Business, expanding opportunities for teaching, learning, and community connection.
October Presidential Installation Ambrose celebrated the installation of its fifth president, Rev. Dr. Bryce Ashlin-Mayo, marking a new chapter of leadership and vision.
November Alumni Paul Harvey Pitches Business to Dragons’ Den Paul Harvey ( ’14) pitched his company, Mobile Escape, on the hit TV show Dragons’ Den, showcasing the creativity and entrepreneurial spirit of Ambrose alumni.
For more stories and updates from Ambrose, visit: https://ambrose.edu/news
February Strengthened Partnership with the Church of the Nazarene Canada Ambrose deepened its long-standing relationship with the Church of the Nazarene Canada through the introduction of the Modular Course of Study, now offered at Ambrose.
March Pastors Conference Over 140 pastors and ministry leaders gathered on campus for the annual Pastors Conference – a time of encouragement, learning, and spiritual renewal.
May Graduation This year marked one of the largest graduating classes in Ambrose history and the successful transition to celebrating all graduates in a single ceremony at First Alliance Church.
On the Road with the President Throughout the year, President Ashlin-Mayo travelled across the country, meeting with alumni and faithful supporters who continue to invest in the mission of Ambrose.
Ambrose Faculty Member Exposes Seafood Mislabeling in Calgary Dr. Matthew Morris, Associate Professor of Biology, published impactful research on seafood mislabeling in Calgary, Alberta, collaborating with Ambrose alumna Morgan Kwan and researchers from the University of Calgary and Mount Royal University.
AMBROSE AT A GLANCE
Demographics
13
831
18:1
Average Class Size
Students Enrolled at Ambrose
Student to Faculty Ratio
29
50
Countries Represented
Denominations Represented
Scholarships and Bursaries
14,805 Total Alumni
$1,680.40
Average Scholarship and Bursary Award in 2024-25
370
# of Applicants for Student Aid
2,067
Total # of Gifts Received in 2024-25
$730,000
Endowment and Annual Amount Awarded in 2024-25
70
% of Students who Apply and Receive a Scholarship or Bursary
FINANCIALS
Statement of Operations For the year ended April 30, 2025 with comparative information for 2024
2025
2024
Revenue
$ 10,513,889
$
9,806,373
2,070,998
2,667,168
3,467,574
3,342,562
1,159,244
999,140
1,181,363
1,512,712
18,393,068 18,327,955 Expenses
12,770,457
12,420,672
1,685,038
1,648,337
1,689,860
1,556,076
202,976
2,389,395
479,511
413,948
1,022,001
1,035,601
380,682
346,485
336,841
430,873
62,447
84,043
164,408
40,464
18,794,221 20,365,894 Deficiency of revenue over expenses before the following Amortization of capital and intangible assets
(401,153) (2,037,939) (1,918,175)
(1,732,745)
216,650
776,475
19,655
–
35,500 229,242 342,357 12,926,825
(Deficiency) excess of revenue over expenses
$ (909,884)
$ 10,539,715
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