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7 WAYS TO WORSHIP GOD AT WORK
Written by Shannon Baker
Some days, the trudge from nine to five feels like trekking through a spiritual no-man’s land. Maybe I should resign, I think, move to Nepal and pass out copies of the Gospel of John. Then my work could count for the Kingdom.
When I find myself thinking this way, I imagine the Apostle Paul saying, “Wait a minute. I said, ‘Whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.’ 1 Cor. 10:31.” Whether we pump gas in Toronto, teach at the University of Illinois, or run an orphanage in Sudan, our work can worship God. But, how?
WE WORSHIP GOD AT WORK WHEN WE DEPEND ON HIM FOR:
INTELLECTUAL HELP When we’re stumped on a project and wracking our brain for a solution, we can stop and ask God for insight. When we depend on him for intellectual help, we worship our all-knowing God.
MATERIAL HELP If we’re running an hour behind schedule, due to a catastrophe in the morning, cutting corners and trying to recover on our own, we can ask God to intervene. When we depend on God for logistical and material help, we worship our all-powerful God.
FRUIT-OF-THE-SPIRIT HELP After hearing a sermon on love, we might prepare to muscle our way through loving our coworkers, or we can also ask the Holy Spirit to produce Jesus’ love in us. When we depend on God to reveal the character of Jesus in us, we worship the God who dwells in us.
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GOD AT WORK WHEN WE OFFER HIM:
OUR BEST Whether we clean houses, build software, or balance the company’s finances, we’re in charge of developing and caring for our corner of the world. When we do our best to reflect God’s creativity and care in our work, we worship the God who made us in his image (Genesis 1:26).
THANK-YOU’S God wants us to acknowledge all the gifts we take for granted: a job that pays the bills, a boss who isn’t abusive, or catching a mistake before the email goes out. When we neglect to thank God, even for the small things, we start edging away from him (Romans 1:21), but when we give thanks, we worship our giving God.
WONDER Too often, we stress our way through work, oblivious to the wonders of life, but each day is full of opportunities to develop a sense of awe for all the possibilities God crammed into this world. When we praise God for digital technology, a coworker’s immune system that kicked the flu, or the microwave that heated up lunch, we worship our creative God.
ULTIMATE CREDIT When we land a big sale that impresses the boss, we can bask in the glow of our success, or we can also acknowledge that God’s behind it. When we give God ultimate credit, we worship the God who made our strengths and helps us in our weaknesses.
So, let’s worship God through our work today—whether we’re preaching in the jungles of Indonesia, gloving up for heart surgery, or flipping gorditas at Taco Bell.
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Why Ambrose Ambrose provides a premier Christian education, focused on academic excellence and service. Our diverse, accredited programs include business, psychology, biology, education, and ministry all focusing on empowering students to follow their passions and make an impact on society. With a personalized, student-centred approach, Ambrose fosters a culture of success that students can thrive in.
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Academic Excellence Every course is an opportunity to be a part of the conversation, explore new perspectives, and generate innovative ideas. Small classes combined with expert faculty provide the foundation for your success with in-depth instruction and academic assistance. Education at Ambrose cultivates valuable skills sought by employers and prepares students to excel in their chosen fields.
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Why Briercrest? Briercrest is a dynamic Christian community devoted to academic excellence. In addition to fully accredited and government-authorized degrees, Briercrest provides students with opportunities to grow in their faith and understanding of the world from a biblical perspective with daily chapels, Christian professors, and a biblical core in all programs.
Community Culture We are a nurturing community that fuels personal growth, strengthens faith, and prepares you for a successful future. Experience the power of intimate class sizes, shared dorm living, and communal meals that forge lifelong connections. Our campus cultivates your relationship with God through regular chapels and a commitment to spiritual growth.
Athletics Briercrest College athletes showcase character development and exemplify Christ’s love. Through intentional cultivation of athletic prowess and life skills, they prioritize their relationship with the Lord, family, friends, education, and team. Briercrest Athletics proudly participates in Canada’s prestigious ACAC college athletic conference, fostering a legacy of excellence.
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CANADA INSTITUTE OF LINGUISTICS
Langley,
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MA in Linguistics & Translation
MA in Linguistics
BA in Applied Linguistics
Doctor of Ministry (Bible Translation)
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Interested in Bible translation ministry? CanIL Launch, a mentorship in the fundamental life skills of partnership development, offers additional financial aid for students as they seek to serve in a ministry context.
Forty Years of Bringing Language to Life
Why CanIL? CanIL integrates faith, scholarship and linguistics as preparation for service to language communities worldwide. We provide training in applied linguistics across a range of domains such as descriptive linguistics, language survey, Bible translation, orthography development, literacy development, and language documentation. Our faculty and staff bring over 350 years of field experience serving minoritized-language communities all around the world.
Practicums & Internships CanIL offers experiential education opportunities both domestically and internationally for BA and MA students. For students pursuing Bible translation ministry, trips that are part of the academic program qualify for partial funding.
Community Culture CanIL is very much a COMMUNITY. We know students choose their school for excellent academics, but we also know that community is a critical part of the learning experience. We make community life a high priority as you will be engaging with your classmates as colleagues for life!
Integrating Mind, Spirit, and Heart At CMU, education is more than acquiring knowledge—it’s about cultivating wisdom. Here, intellectual growth is woven together with spiritual reflection, moral courage, and emotional insight. You’ll be challenged to ask not only what you want to do, but who you want to become.
A Culture of Conversation From business to biology to biblical studies and beyond, CMU is a place where ideas are explored in community. You’ll meet classmates and professors with perspectives different from your own, and practice the art of dialogue—with humility, curiosity, and respect.
Work-Integrated Learning Step beyond the classroom. Gain hands-on experience, clarify your career path, build a network of connections, and prepare to make a meaningful impact through work-integrated learning placements tailored to your learning and career goals and supported by the Ens Centre for Career and Vocation.
STUDENT TESTIMONY
“The depth of courses at CMU, the opportunity to participate in faculty research, and methods of analyzing situations from multiple perspectives, have been critical as I prepare for medical school.”
Overview
Student Population: 700
Student-Faculty Ratio: 18:1
Average Class Size: 19
Degrees:
HARBOUR BIBLE CENTRE
A PROGRAMME OF DISCOVERY
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Programme Highlights The curriculum covers nearly all books of the Bible. Although students are required to prepare assignments, the emphasis is on personal discovery of Jesus Christ through discipleship rather than on academic achievement. Study Projects, Seminars, Work Days, Outreaches and Extracurricular Activities are intricate parts of the learning experience. CAPERNWRAY
“Christ is Life and without Him we can do nothing”
— Anonymous, First Year Programme (2024 – 25)
Each year, Capernwray Harbour Bible Centre welcomes about 100 students of various ages, nationalities and denominations for the Bible School Programme. Together with our full-time staff team, students form a community that seeks to discover the character of Jesus Christ and to experience the transforming power of His Indwelling Life.
Proclaiming Jesus Christ as Life!
West Coast Setting Capernwray Harbour is located on 97 acres of woods, meadows and seashore on Thetis Island, a Gulf Island off the coast of Vancouver, BC. From the mountaintops to the rainforests to the open sea, there is something for everyone to explore!
International Community Life Students and Staff of varying nationalities and denominational backgrounds join together to form a community that seeks to discover the character of Jesus Christ and to experience His Indwelling Life. Community living through workdays, daily duties, outdoor recreation and outreach opportunities offers hands-on experience to apply the classroom teaching.
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Why King’s? Great relationships are at the heart of what we do. Professors and staff are committed to helping you discern and achieve your dreams through one-on-one mentorship, unique campus experiences, and faith-based studies that prepare you to bring hope and renewal to any field of work.
Study Science at King’s We have a strong track record of excellence in science programs with hundreds of industry and academic partnerships and robust undergraduate research and internship opportunities. New in 2025 are our Bachelor of Kinesiology and Bachelor of Science in Psychology programs, making King’s the top choice for science education at a Christian university.
Practicums & Internships Our programs are known for handson learning. King’s students conduct field research, complete extended practicums, and receive on-the-job training through work-integrated learning opportunities. Whatever program you choose, King’s prepares you to graduate with confidence.
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“Being a student at King’s gave me the opportunity to grow academically, establish myself in faith, and become rooted in a lifelong community while pursuing my career goals as a teacher. King’s was a time of challenge, discovering myself, and making incredible memories. I saw God’s wonder and glory in my classes.”
— Chanelle Porter, B.Ed. Graduate
MILLAR COLLEGE OF THE BIBLE
Pambrun (SK), Tappen (BC), Winnipeg (MB) EST. 1932
Developing Passionate, Relevant Servants of Jesus Christ
Millar College of the Bible’s vision is to develop passionate, relevant servants of Jesus Christ who are shaped by the entire scriptures! We have three unique campuses where you will grow in your Bible Knowledge, Relationships, LifeSkills and Character!
Overview
Total Students (All Campuses): 300
Student-Faculty Ratio: 10:1
Average Class Size: 45
Degrees: Certificate, Diploma, Bachelor’s, Master’s Affiliation: Non-Denominational
Campus Life Mentorship from Faculty
Spiritual Mentorship
Varsity Sports
Cafe / Student Lounge
Ministry Groups
Library on Campus
Chapel Services
Service Opportunities
Student Housing
Admissions
Application Fee: Yes
Early Admission: No
Application Date: Open
Costs & Aid
Tuition amounts vary depending on location.
Please inquire
Scholarships: Yes
Bursaries: Yes
Grants & Loans: Yes
Co-ops/Internships: Yes
Contact
1 306 582 2033
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NIPAWIN BIBLE COLLEGE
Nipawin, SK EST. 1934
YOUR CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY IN EDMONTON
Developing Passionate Followers of Jesus Christ With A Heart To Serve
At Nipawin Bible College, students are personally known, spiritually challenged, and intentionally equipped for life and ministry. Through hands-on learning, strong mentorship, a deep foundation in God’s Word, and a Christ-centered focus, students grow in faith, character, and leadership while building friendships that last a lifetime.
Overview
Student Population: 35-55
Student-Faculty Ratio: 2:1
Average Class Size: 10-25
Degrees: Certificate, Diploma, BA
Affiliation: Non-denominational
Campus Life
Biblical Instruction
Mentorship from Faculty & Staff
Ministry Groups
Service Opportunities
Chapel Services
Student Lounge
Student Housing
Intramural & Competitive Sports
Admissions
Application Fee: $100
($50 - Early Admission)
Early Admission: Yes
Application Date: Open
Costs & Aid
Tuition (Domestic): $8,400
Tuition (Int’l): $8,400
3 Credit Hours: $975
Scholarships: Yes
Bursaries: Yes
Grants: Yes
Co-ops/Internships: Yes
Contact
306-862-5095
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Aim Higher With A Providence Education
Discover Your Future at Providence
Making decisions about your future can be intimidating—especially with the rising cost of everything. At Providence, you’ll find a faith-based education that prepares you for a meaningful career and a life of significance. Don’t settle for average. Expect more from your university experience.
A Place to Learn and Belong
Our 100-acre campus combines prairie beauty with modern comfort. The bell tower overlooks fields of canola and corn, while our newly renovated residences offer views of a winding, tree-lined river. Experience a peaceful, rural campus that’s just 30 minutes from Winnipeg—close to opportunity, grounded in community.
Christ-Centered Community
Faith and learning go hand in hand at Providence. With smaller class sizes and professors who know you by name, you’ll grow academically and spiritually. Through chapel, mentorship and authentic relationships, you’ll find a supportive environment that helps you discover your calling and aim higher in every area of life.
Programs That Open Doors
Aim higher than a job—achieve your calling. Choose from certificates, diplomas, or undergraduate / graduate degrees that integrate faith and learning. Explore programs in Business, Counselling, Aviation, Biology, TESOL, and Theology. Higher education should get you where you want to be—in your work, your life, and your faith.
Athletics
The Providence Pilots compete in the CCAA, MCAC, NCCAA, and NIAC leagues across Canada and the U.S. Full-time coaches mentor athletes in skill, faith, and leadership. Whether on the court, the field or in the classroom, you’ll grow as a competitor and a person. Play with purpose.
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Student-Faculty Ratio: 15:1
Affiliation: Non-Denominational
Application Fee: No (Domestic)
Conditional Acceptance: Yes
3 Credit Hours: $1,104 (UG)
Tuition (Domestic): $11,040
Tuition (International): $16,560
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“The thing that drew me to environmental work was realizing the connection between humans and earth—how everything fits and works together.”
— Alex, Recent Grad who now works for a local Watershed Authority
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BSc in Environmental Science
Explore how biology, chemistry, and geology shape our world. Providence’s BSc in Environmental Science offers hands-on learning in Manitoba’s ecosystems—preparing passionate students for impactful, in-demand careers in environmental stewardship.
A Bible College For Life
At PRBI, you’ll embark on a journey of spiritual and personal growth, living in a community where lifelong connections are formed. You will grow not only in your relationship with Christ but also in the skills and knowledge needed to step confidently into your calling. Start your journey with us today.
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PEACE RIVER BIBLE INSTITUTE
Explore the Difference Christ Makes to Everything
Why Regent? Regent College is a graduate school where theological depth meets spiritual formation. It’s a vibrant community where many paths cross and many lives are changed. Above all, it’s a place to explore the difference Christ makes to everything.
Community Culture Studying at Regent isn’t just about growing as an individual; it’s about growing together as the global body of Christ, in all its beautiful complexity. As a learning community, we strive to be a place where believers from different denominations, cultures, ethnic backgrounds, vocations, and stages of life can grow together through dialogue, mutual care, hospitality, and simply doing life together.
Flexible Learning Regent offers learning options to fit any schedule. Study in the evening or over the weekend, attend live or pre-recorded online courses, or choose from dozens of week-long summer courses—there are countless ways to arrange a class schedule that works for you. You can even complete up to 50 percent of a graduate program online!
STUDENT TESTIMONY
“What I love about Regent is that it’s not just a space for heady conversations but a place for people to wrestle with faith and find belonging.”
— Vivian Lee (MATS ‘23)
Anyone. Anytime. Anywhere.
RMC provides quality, Christ-centred education to you by removing barriers so you can stay engaged. Study online from anywhere, at your own pace, and when it is convenient for you! RMC accepts your transfer credits, and you’ll receive credits for experience. Our practitioner-based faculty are ready to train, mentor, and inspire you.
Overview
Student Population: 250
Student-Faculty Ratio: N/A
Average Class Size: N/A
Degrees: BA, Dipl., Cert.
Affiliation: EMC Canada
Admissions
Application Fee: $50
Early Admission: Yes
Application Date: Rolling
Costs & Aid
Tuition (Domestic): $11,850 Tuition (Int’l): $11,850
3 Credit Hours: $1,185
Scholarships: Yes
Bursaries: Yes Grants & Loans: Yes
Contact
1-877-968-6762 enrolment@ rockymountaincollege.ca www.rockymountaincollege.ca
ROSEBUD SCHOOL OF THE ARTS
Be Transformed, Transform Culture
Faculty Spotlight Nathan Schmidt is an actor with nearly seventy shows to his name. He is a Rosebud graduate, a sought-after performer, and a master teacher. “Nothing teaches you like a live audience,” says Nathan. He challenges each student to bring their whole self to a role, so you can step onto the stage – and into your life – with courage and honesty.
Community Culture Rosebud School of the Arts offers Canada’s only 4-year Christian post-secondary theatre program, where faith and art intersect. Your instructors are working artists who will guide you toward a career in the industry. With an average of ten students per class, you’ll receive personal attention to hone your skills.
Extracurricular Activities Students participate in annual study trips to the West Coast, Toronto, New York City, and London, where they attend theatre performances and engage in workshops. A student-elected team organizes regular events, while other activities include GSA, an improv club, and a prayer group for community support.
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Equipped for Life
Find Your Place At TWU, we are deeply committed to providing a whole-person education, where you will develop practical professional skills while exploring bigger questions about who you are, what you believe, and what you’re called to do in the world. You’ll be equipped for life.
Christ-Centred Community Live the Trinity Western experience with other Christian believers from over 80 countries. There are many ways you can engage in our diverse, culturally rich TWU community. Being part of a global Christian university also means you get to walk with God and make lifelong memories with students from all over the world
Prepare to Succeed We’re here to support you on your journey. Our liberal arts core will train you in critical thinking; our Centre for Calling and Career Development will help you make informed decisions about your future; and our practicum, co-op, internship, and mentorship programs will prepare you for employment.
Experience Learning Backed by TWU’s over 60 years of excellence, you’ll gain more than a degree. Our whole-person approach to education will make your studies come alive, integrating faith and learning so you can create connections between biblical truth and every area of your life. You’ll be equipped to lead and to serve with confidence and compassion.
Discover Beautiful British Columbia Encounter God in nature and recreation by studying at an internationally acclaimed destination with sea-tosky access. Every season offers healthy ways to take a break from your studies. Ski, surf, hike, swim, and travel as you explore mountains, ocean beaches, lakes, islands, and local attractions
STUDENT TESTIMONY
“We know all of our profs and our classmates, and that’s what makes this experience so special. We’re taught by world-renowned academics—the best of the best—and you know them”
— Johan Bouwer, BSN ‘23
Overview
Student Population: 6000+
Student-Faculty Ratio: 16:1
Average Class Size: 25
Degrees: Certificate, Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctorate
Affiliation: Evangelical Free Churches of America
Campus Life
Chapel Services
Student Jobs
Cafe/Student Lounge
Varsity Sports
Intramural Sports
Library on Campus
Spiritual Mentorship
Fitness Centre
Service Opportunities
Mentorship from Faculty
Ministry Groups
Student Housing
Online Courses
Study
Abroad Opportunities
Admissions
Application Fee: No
Application Date: Open
High School Required: Yes
Early Admission: Yes
Interview: No
Conditional Acceptance: Yes
Costs + Financial Aid
3 Credit Hours: $2,337
Tuition (Domestic): $23,370
Tuition (International): $23,940
Textbooks: $1,500
Dorms: $4,760
Average Meal Plan: $5,940
Scholarships: Yes
Bursaries: Yes
Grants & Loans: Yes
Internships: Yes
Contact
1-888-468-6898 admissions@twu.ca
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Feb. 13, 2026
Experience a day in the life of a TWU student.
TODAY! Mar. 13, 2026
Written by Amy Nickerson
Therehas never been a time when I felt more sinful or weak than when I was studying theology. Education can tend to do that. It makes us much more aware of how prone we are to make mistakes and how little we actually know. The world of academia brings information into our grasp in a special way — it teaches us to see through different lenses, to grow in our understanding of ourselves, those around us, and God. And while my goal was to become smarter, the years of sitting in lectures and burying my nose in textbooks brought about more questions than answers, reminding me daily that I’m limited.
Yet there’s huge value, especially as Christians, in pursuing academic endeavors for exactly that reason. If you come out of your years of studies keenly aware of your lack of knowledge, like you’ve just scratched the surface of what you don’t know, I hope you embrace it. Owning your limitations helps you step into greater wholeness, and there’s nothing quite like attending school to catalyze that process.
wrong or you can find a scapegoat to blame instead. You can mentally check out when the lessons are hard or you can face them head on by wrestling with the content and applying it to your life. The choice is yours. I’ve often wished learning could happen through osmosis, but it doesn’t. Growth takes place when you commit to putting in the work.
Say No So You Can Say Yes
One of the hardest lessons I’ve learned is to admit that I cannot possibly do everything I want to do, or even everything I feel I should do. School offers a vast array of opportunities in an endless parade down your dorm’s hallway. If you’re like me, it’s easy to get swept up in the events, projects, committees, and teams. But don’t drown yourself in to-do lists. Asking for God’s direction, figure
ScholarlySanctification
As you think about your future within the classroom, here are some useful tips that have helped me take advantage of this scholarly sanctification.
Take Initiative For Your Own Growth
You can have the best professors on the planet and have access to the greatest curriculum, but ultimately you’re responsible for what you learn. If you truly want to see lasting transformation in your life, if you want to become who God made you to be, you must be proactive. You can fully engage in your classes or you can choose to just get by. You can admit your faults and repent when you’re
out your goals and values and run hard after your priorities. Create margin and intentionally take time to rest by saying no to good things in order to say yes to the best ones. Staying focused on the life-giving things you care most about makes all the difference.
Learn to Rely on Grace
God’s grace (by definition, a free gift you don’t have to earn) seems like the opposite of how the school system works. As a student, you don’t get straight As unless
you’re good and right. In life, as a sinful human, it’s impossible to be good and right all the time. When you’re reminded of that, put yourself in a position of grace. It may be counter cultural in today’s society, but make space for silence in order to hear from the Giver of Grace. Through practicing solitude and staying connected to the Vine, you’ll be able to discern what it is that matters most and bear good fruit because of it.
See Strength in Weakness
When you’re exhausted from staying up too late in the library or waking up at an ungodly hour for a last-minute cram session, it’s easy to forget your motives and question why anyone in their right mind would want to go through formal education. Believe me, I’ve been there. Yet I hope even in that moment you keep your eyes open. It is there that you have the chance to own your limitations and step closer to the One whose grace is sufficient and whose strength is made perfect in weakness. In all my days of schooling there was no more significant, life-changing lesson than that.
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Wolfville, NS
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“Acadia Divinity College has been a place to expect laughter, prayer, and genuine connection among students, staff, and faculty. What a blessing to be shaped by this community—and to carry its impact into future places of service in God’s kingdom.”
— Jazmine Lawrence, Master of Divinity Student
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Master of Divinity
The Master of Divinity prepares you to serve faithfully in a changing world. Blending academic depth and practical formation, this program equips leaders for ministry in local churches, chaplaincy, missions, and beyond, empowering you to shape the future of faith and service with purpose and confidence.
Equipping Christians to Serve
Faith Shaping Future For nearly two centuries, Acadia Divinity College has been a place where faith shapes the future. Rooted in East Coast hospitality, ADC prepares compassionate, visionary leaders to serve communities worldwide. As the Faculty of Theology for Acadia University, we are diverse, creative, and forward-looking.
Learning Without Borders At ADC, theological education fits your calling—wherever you are. Courses are accessible online with a blend of live and pre-recorded learning, alongside engaging discussions. Whether you study in Wolfville or from across the world, ADC offers flexibility, connection, and formation for every stage of your journey.
Shape Your Future with ADC Wherever you’re called, Acadia Divinity College equips you to serve with wisdom, courage, and faith. Our programs focus on whole-person formation— preparing you to meet today’s needs while envisioning what’s ahead. At ADC, you’ll shape your future and make a lasting difference in God’s world.
Transforming Lives Through Quality Christian Education
Why Crandall? For over 75 years, Crandall University has offered a welcoming atmosphere as well as a commitment to students, academic excellence, and transformative experiences that integrate faith and learning. Crandall’s exceptional faculty, favourable student-to-professor ratio, and renowned academic programs make it a campus students are proud to call home.
Career Expectations We are proud to have alumni in a wide variety of professions across Canada and beyond. From teachers, to pastors, to doctors, lawyers, marketing moguls, research analysts and non-profit thinkers, our grads are equipped with the knowledge and skills to pursue careers and further education in a variety of areas.
Program Highlights Whether you’re looking to study Psychology, Biology, or Business Administration, become a teacher through our Education program, or pursue our dualdegree Bachelor of Theology Partnership, you can find the right fit at Crandall. Our ClayStone Certificate program even lets you earn credits while pursuing outdoor adventure and cross-cultural ministry experiences.
STUDENT TESTIMONY
“My time at Crandall University has transformed me through academics and my involvement with student life. Crandall fostered an environment for me to grow socially as well as academically.”
— Ethan Jones, BBA ’27
Overview
Student Population: 1,800
Student-Faculty Ratio: 13:1
Average Class Size: 19
Degrees: Cert., Bachelor’s, Master’s
Affiliation: Baptist
Campus Life
Chapel Services
Spiritual Mentorship
Varsity Sports
Library on Campus
Student Jobs
Service Opportunities
Student Housing
Study Abroad Opportunities
Cafe / Student Lounge
Admissions
Application Fee: $40
Early Admission: Yes
Application Date Open
Costs & Aid
Tuition (Domestic): $9,570
Tuition (Int’l): $18,250
3 Credit Hours: $960
Scholarships: Yes
Bursaries: Yes
Grants & Loans: Yes
Co-ops/Internships: Yes
Contact 1-888-968-6228
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HERITAGE COLLEGE & SEMINARY
FEATURED PROGRAM
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EQUIP LIFE - Certificate of Christian Studies
Bachelor of Religious Education – Biblical
Care & Counselling Ministries
Bachelor of Theology – Pastoral Studies
Bachelor of Church Music
Worship Leaders Certificate
EQUIP LIFE - Certificate of Christian Studies
Take one year to grow in your faith and deepen your understanding of God’s Word as you prepare to live your life for Christ—no matter where He sends you.
For Life & Ministry
Select Your Program Heritage offers a variety of different programs: Undergraduate Certificates, Bachelor of Religious Education, Bachelor of Theology, Bachelor of Church Music, Graduate Certificates, Master of Theological Studies, and Master of Divinity.
Living in Christ-Centred Community The community at Heritage is filled with students who strive to live as faithful followers of Christ, as they learn and grow in their faith – both inside and outside the classroom. While at Heritage, students have the opportunity to learn from experienced faculty members, participate in chapels, take part in local and global outreach, intramural sports, and other student activities.
Equipped to Live with Purpose Be prepared to live your life on mission for Christ. Heritage focuses on providing students with valuable experience serving in churches, ministries, and mission agencies through our internship program. While also giving students an understanding and heart for God’s work in the world through rich education in the classroom.
Co-ops/Internships:
519-651-2869
www.DiscoverHeritage.ca
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Master of Arts (Theology and Ministry or Counselling and Spiritual Care)
Master of Divinity
Graduate Certificates
Accelerated MA–PhD (Christian Theology)
Doctor of Practical Theology
Knowing the Word of God, Being Transformed into Christ’s Image, Doing the Work of Ministry
Preparing You for God’s Calling Located in Hamilton, Ontario, McMaster Divinity College is an independent graduate school and seminary located on a diverse campus of a major university. Our mission is to develop effective evangelical Christian leaders for the Church, academy, and society through graduate-level education, spiritual development, and vocational formation.
Study at MDC Looking to deepen your understanding of God’s Word and your relationship with Him? Our students are trained and mentored by faculty who are experts in their field of study, creating graduates who are well-equipped to serve where they are called, in fields like pastoral ministry, counselling, practical theology, teaching, and beyond.
Next Steps Choosing the right school is an important decision for your future. Visit our website at mcmasterdivinity. ca to learn more about our flexible study programs or contact our Admissions Team by phone, email, text, or schedule a meeting or visit at calendly.com/MDCAdmissions.
Overview Student Population: 275
Student-Faculty Ratio: 15:1
Average Class Size: 10 Degrees: PhD, DPT, MA (Research), MA (Professional), MDiv, Graduate Certificates
Affiliation: Evangelical Campus Life
Mentorship from faculty Chapel Services Student Jobs Library on
Yes Bursaries: Yes Grants: Yes
Co-ops/Internships: Yes Contact
905.525.9140 x24401 divadmit@mcmaster.ca www.mcmasterdivinity.ca
Learn about the factors that impact human health and wellbeing, preparing you to exemplify Christian compassion, integrity and respect to those who are unwell, disabled, chronically ill or mentally ill.
A Degree You Can Believe In
Educating the Whole Person At Redeemer, education is about understanding a complex global world, thinking critically from a Kingdom perspective and following Christ’s call to transform culture and communities. Redeemer’s 35+ majors and streams leading to six types of degrees provide cross-functional knowledge and skills, preparing you for your career and calling.
Experiential Learning
An essential part of the Redeemer experience, experiential learning enables you to hone your skills and put theories into practice in a variety of hands-on settings. Be equipped for your future and work alongside experts through practical opportunities such as co-ops, internships, research and more.
Student Life In this time of discovery, Redeemer’s warm, caring, spiritually-vibrant campus provides a home away from home. Create lasting connections through worship, dorm activities, communal meals, clubs, varsity sports and student life events, and be forever changed and enriched by the strength and beauty of faith-filled relationships.
Psychology (BA)
Human Services (BA)
Biblical Studies and Theology (BA)
Business Administration (BBA)
Education (B.Ed)
Find yourself at Tyndale University
Why Tyndale? Choosing Tyndale means your educational experience is more than academic. It becomes transformational. Over the course of your studies, you will receive a distinctly Christian undergraduate experience where you will develop the skills to think analytically and respond to the issues of today and tomorrow.
Local Features Whether you’re living on residence or off campus, Tyndale’s central Toronto location makes it easy to explore the downtown core or head to the suburbs. Toronto is one of the most multicultural cities in the world. Gain new perspectives from professors and peers of various ethnicities and backgrounds.
Grow in Community Tyndale provides a safe, diverse community, with opportunities to grow deeper in your faith. Through Tyndale’s House system, new students can connect with people from various programs through activities. Smaller class sizes also make it easier to engage in discussion with your professors and peers.
Expand Your Career Options Gaining a degree from an accredited university creates many opportunities upon graduation. Join a global community of alumni living out their faith dynamically in their graduate studies and careers. Tyndale alumni can be found in virtually every profession serving around the world.
Programs to Suit Your Goals Tyndale offers a wide range of study options to meet your unique learning style and personal goals. Programs include: Media Arts, Business, Linguistics, Music and more!
NEXT STEPS
Applying to Tyndale is quick, easy, and open year-round. Visit www.tyndale.ca to schedule a campus visit, take a virtual tour and start your application.
Overview
Student Population: 1600
Student-Faculty Ratio: 19:1
Average Class Size: 22
Degrees: Certificate, Bachelor’s, Graduate Diploma, Master’s, Post-Graduate Diploma, Doctoral Affiliation: Non-Denominational
Campus Life
Chapel Services
Student Jobs
Church on Campus
Cafe / Student Lounge
Varsity Sports
Library on Campus
Spiritual Mentorship
Fitness Centre
Service Opportunities
Mentorship from Faculty
Ministry Groups
Co-op/Internships
Online Courses Offered
Study Abroad Opportunities
Intramural Sports
Admissions
Application Fee: No
Application Date: Rolling
High School Required: Yes
Early Admission: Yes
Interview: No
Conditional Acceptance: Yes
Costs + Financial Aid
3 Credit Hours: $1,593
Tuition (Domestic): $15,930
Tuition (International): $15,930
Textbooks: $1,000
Dorms: $4,256
Average Meal Plan: $4,100
Scholarships: Yes
Bursaries: Yes
Grants & Loans: Yes
Co-ops/Internships: Yes
Contact 1-877-TYNDALE
admissions@tyndale.ca www.tyndale.ca
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At TyndAle university
Whether embracing creativity, deepening your faith, or learning to be brave, Tyndale offers a place where you can grow into the best version of yourself. Study psychology, business, law, music, or one of Tyndale’s many other programs in a community that supports you, helps you grow, and believes in your future.
FEATURED PROGRAM
Bachelor of Business Administration
Tyndale’s BBA program empowers students to become dynamic business leaders driven by their faith to revolutionize culture. It champions a redemptive purpose, integrates practical skills, and is designed for students who are eager to transform the marketplace mission.
Master of Theological Studies
Doctor of Philosophy in Theological Studies
Master of Divinity
Certificate in Theological Studies
Master of Theology
Preparing Visionary Leaders with Good News for a Vibrant Church and a Changing World
Why Wycliffe? Located at the heart of Canada’s largest university, Wycliffe College could lead you to:
· Be shaped by Scripture.
· Draw closer to God.
· Find your calling.
· Lead with conviction.
· Share the Good News with a world that’s hungry for it.
· Be an instrument of change.
Deepen your Knowledge and Love of God Grow through our newly-revitalized curriculum. Building on our commitments to Scripture and our evangelical heritage, we offer robust theological training in every class, including our new foundational course, “The Word Abides,” which provides a framework to help you integrate theology, biblical studies, and practice into a holistic vision for life and ministry.
Learn from world-class faculty Learn alongside faculty like Dr. Victor Ezigbo, Professor of World Christianity and Intercultural Ministry, Dr. Boram Lee, Professor of Pastoral Care and Practice and a registered psychotherapist, and Dr. Joseph Mangina, Professor of Systematic Theology. Whatever your goals and interests, faculty will challenge and inspire you.
STUDENT TESTIMONY
“The practical wisdom from my professors comes from their being rooted in God’s Word. They prioritize Scripture while they also nurture you to grow in your spiritual life. It is this quality that distinguishes Wycliffe and grants it a special place in our family’s journey.”
wycliffe.admissions@utoronto.ca www.wycliffecollege.ca
— Marti Moolman, Master of Theological Studies (MTS)
OPPORTUNITIES PPORTUNITIES ON CAMPUS
What do Canada’s Featured Schools Offer?
Deciding which school is right for you? Before making your choice, find out which opportunities and services each school can offer to support your personal and academic journey. Here’s a side-by-side comparison of our featured Christian schools.
SCHOOL
ACADIA DIVINITY COLLEGE
UNIVERSITY
BRIERCREST BIBLE COLLEGE
CANADA INSTITUTE OF LINGUISTICS
CANADIAN MENNONITE UNIVERSITY
CAPERNWRAY HARBOUR BIBLE CTR
CRANDALL UNIVERSITY
HERITAGE COLLEGE & SEMINARY
THE KING’S UNIVERSITY
MCMASTER DIVINITY COLLEGE
MILLAR COLLEGE
NIPAWIN BIBLE COLLEGE
PEACE RIVER BIBLE INSTITUTE
PRAIRIE COLLEGE
PROVIDENCE UNIVERSITY
REDEEMER UNIVERSITY
REGENT COLLEGE
ROCKY MOUNTAIN COLLEGE
ROSEBUD SCHOOL OF THE ARTS
TRINITY WESTERN UNIVERSITY
TYNDALE UNIVERSITY
WYCLIFFE COLLEGE
"As young Christians, we are often given an oversimplified version of reality "
The Challenge of Choosing Transformation over Preservation
Written by David Duncan
Secular University was the beginning of the end for me. The end of innocence.
You might think that statement is hyperbolic, but I promise you it’s not. It is the end of innocence for most people. However, I think it can be a particularly jarring experience for believers. The vast majority go to university expecting and hoping to lose their innocence; Christians enter non-Christian universities hoping against hope to keep it.
What does innocence look like exactly? In the sense that I use the word, it means having a black and white view of things, that lends itself to having clear-cut answers to life’s questions. In that way, it is distinct from purity, which is to do with the motivations of your actions. Innocence has got to do with our perception of the world. As young Christians, we are often given an oversimplified version of reality. Then we are taught behaviours that work well enough within that reality. All of this is fairly useful in the controlled environment that is childhood, but you are either about to, or have recently entered a new reality. At university, everything takes on a distinct tinge of grey. The tools you have been given in your church communities will certainly help, but they will not make sense of everything. In fact, they may make sense of less and less.
The Two Paths
I have found that Christian students mostly react to the grey in two ways, and the way in which they react, often becomes the norm throughout the rest of their lives. The first group, the lion’s share, seem to close ranks. They spend more and more time in bible studies, and Christian campus groups, and almost no time with non-believers, unless it involves evangelizing to them. They commit their hearts, souls and minds to preserving the clear black and white lines they were presented with in their younger years, and usually the only way to do this is to cut themselves off from anyone and anything that will bring those boundaries into question. The second group either give up on their faith completely, or embrace a much more watered down version, picking and choosing what is convenient for the lifestyles they want to lead.
Both these paths suggest that somehow our faith, our God, is not big enough to deal with the realities and complexities of life. Therefore, we either must give it and Him up, or we must cordon Him and ourselves off in safety. Perhaps the truth is that our view, our vision of God is not big enough. Most of us enter our adulthood with a two-dimensional map, handed down to us by a narrower, more prescriptive version of our faith, which has answers only for the limited experiences of our youth. What we find on entering adulthood is that life is very much three-dimensional, not only are there mountains and valleys, but each mountain and valley has a thousand crevices and cracks, creeks and canyons and the 2d map we would have bet our lives on, quickly becomes obsolete.
I spent one evening in university, debating the finer points of our respective faiths with a friend who was a staunch Muslim. Later that night, as he walked me out of his house, we found another student (who we didn’t know) lying completely prone on the sidewalk. It turned out he had drunk himself almost to unconsciousness, and the friends he had been drinking with had long since left. My friend and I had an identical reaction. We put him in my friend’s car, and drove him home. Because this whole episode happened after such a heated religious debate, it begged the question, “should our lives both have ended that night for some reason, would I go to heaven, and he to the other place?” After all, we were both searching for the same thing, more and more of God. If you’re looking for a simple answer to that question, I’ll tell you now that there isn’t one, and I had to content myself with the reality that it wasn’t my question to ask, or answer. My
only job was to love him, and allow him to love me. I will add that before that event, I had sorted out fairly neatly in my mind who went to heaven and who didn’t. That was a long time ago.
A Faith That Changes
I believe part of the problem is in how we are taught to view the relationship between life and faith. We view life as a journey with twists and turns, and faith as a constant that helps us through the journey if we keep these rules, rituals and routines we have been taught. The rules and rituals have their place, don’t get me wrong, but the reality I have found is that for faith to really fulfill its potential in our lives and in our relationship with God, IT must change. Here are a couple of verses that, I believe, support this view.
Then the disciples of John came to him, saying, “Why do we and the Pharisees fast, but your disciples do not fast?” And Jesus said to them, “Can the wedding guests mourn as long as the bridegroom is with them? The days will come when the bridegroom is taken away from them, and then they will fast. No one puts a piece of unshrunk cloth on an old garment, for the patch tears away from the garment, and a worse tear is made. Neither is new wine put into old wineskins. If it is, the skins burst and the wine is spilled and the skins are destroyed. But new wine is put into fresh wineskins, and so both are preserved.” – Matt 9:14-16
The specifics of this verse are one thing, but generally, I believe Christ is saying, “This is a new time, and I am here to do a new thing, if you keep holding on to the old way, you will miss it”. Christ presents to us a new thing, but that thing didn’t just happen 2,026 years ago, it’s happening now, every day, in the world and in us. It is typical of God’s work to be paradoxical or seemingly contradictory in this way. Something has happened, but that something is also continually happening. That’s the story of the Gospel, and Christ’s saving act, it’s also the story of our lives. We are continually being remade, and God uses the journey of life to do this. So if our response is to remain the same, to cling to who we were, and what we knew, are we not putting new wine in old skins? The skin you have today is perfectly good… for today… but if you are to keep growing, then you must accept that it won’t be good enough for tomorrow.
A Coca-Cola Christianity
"Most of us enter our adulthood with a twodimensional map"
I don’t mean to suggest that the laws and good practices we learn in our younger years are misguided. They are useful and profitable, and will go some way in helping you make good decisions and preserve your integrity as you embark on university life… but they have their limits. The tougher challenges that await, will require increasing measures of grace, faith, hope, love, wisdom, patience etc. These are not behaviours easily taught, and yet the more prescriptive elements of our faith-based upbringings, must give way to these deeper elements, the substance of which is the “law fulfilled”. The law is fulfilled in the person of Christ, in the perfection of Christ and in his love. It is also fulfilled as we slowly transition from the old man – one capable of good works, towards the new man, one who IS good, because he’s fully reflecting Christ. At the fullest extent of this transformation, we no longer need the law, for it is written on our hearts. That’s the promise of the Christian journey. Without a doubt, transformation should produce the sorts of behaviors we are taught growing up. What is desperately needed however is something powerful
enough, full enough and dynamic enough to handle those aspects of life for which there are no “easy Christian answers”. The very Spirit and nature of God.
Here is an analogy that may help. It also has to do with wine… we go into our adulthood often with “Coca-Cola Christianity”. It’s sweet, it’s uncomplicated, but ultimately not that good for us. The alternative to this is “Wine Christianity”. You may have heard the expression as a kid that alcohol is an acquired taste, and wine certainly is that. Yet, in time, if you are open, you go from thinking wine is just a bitter drink, to noticing increasingly, its subtle flavors. Wine is a drink for the mature, not for those looking for superficial sweetness. Similarly, as ever-maturing Christians, we learn to appreciate that there can be beauty in the complex, or even in the grey, and that is often exactly where we find it. That whatever trials and questions await us, God is more than capable of bending our experiences to His will, to His desire to change us… deeply… to make us His Saints, capable of carrying His light down the street, or to the ends of the earth.
The Holy Spirit’s Work
What does this actually look like? What are the practicalities involved in pursuing this rich journey with God? How does one continually choose paths of transformation over paths of preservation and stagnation? I have never been one for how-to lists, or ten step programs. We are all so different, and our journeys so unique, that it doesn’t make a lot of sense to me to have a catchall piece of instruction. But here is what I think. Christ is clear in saying that it’s God’s Holy Spirit that brings any meaningful change within us. A lot of the work, He’s going to do, and you just need to trust that. There is so much freedom in that, believe me. Your job is to love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your strength, and with all your mind, and love your neighbour as yourself. If you don’t think that is enough of an assignment, I beg you to try it. Without love, all else is clanging symbols. With it, all the other activity that may accompany your life as a Christian, will either fall in place or if superfluous, fall by the wayside. You will surely get it wrong sometimes, but trust the Spirit of God to work with you and within you, and live in the freedom of his Grace.
University is a life-changing time for everyone. If you ask God for it, it can be a time of deep spiritual change for you. Embrace the change, in the leading of His Spirit.
MEDIA SELECTIONS 2026
Selfies: Searching for the Image of God in a Digital Age
Craig Detweiler
In this book, writer and filmmaker Craig Detweiler explores the social media phenomenon of selfies through the lens of being made in the image of God. The included discussion guide makes this a great resource for small groups or just talking about it with your friends. Read this book if you’re interested in effectively using social media as a tool to love your neighbour and honour the image of God in everyone.
99% Invisible
Hosted by Roman Mars
There is almost nothing that 99pi episodes don’t touch on, design wise. Architecture, infrastructure, cities, objects, sounds, visuals, technology, and history are only a few of the subjects that are unpacked and recounted by the soothing voice of Roman Mars (direct from his studio in beautiful, downtown Oakland, California.) If you love knowledge or stories, you will love 99% Invisible. And with over 400 episodes of 99pi, you can pick and choose at your will.
Books Podcasts
After Doubt: How To Question Your Faith Without Losing It
A.J. Swoboda
In college, it can be spiritually disorienting to encounter tough intellectual questions and new worldviews. In his book After Doubt: How to Question Your Faith Without Losing It, professor and former pastor A.J. Swoboda argues that while the deconstruction experience can lead to loss of faith, it is also an opportunity to mature spiritually. Having pastored people through deconstruction, Swoboda manages to be sensitive to personal experience and faithful to Christian orthodoxy. Pick up his book for a thoughtful guide through the murky topic of deconstruction.
The Pursuit of God
A.W. Tozer
A.W. Tozer was a lay preacher who began in church ministry when he was only 17 years old. He was a passionate, devout man of God who wrote many books. The Pursuit of God, his best-known work, explores what it means to actually follow Christ. Uncompromising, earnest, and bold, this book provides a fresh and yet timeless challenge to Christians and non-Christians alike who think they understand the message of Jesus.
Language of God: BioLogos
Hosted by Jim Stump
Did you know that many of the first scientists studied the universe in order to learn more about the Creator behind it? BioLogos’ podcast Language of God continues in this vein, with each episode featuring interviews with prominent Christian or spiritually open figures, including Makoto Fujimura, Bill McKibben, N.T. Wright, Francis Collins, and Jane Goodall. This podcast is a great listen for anyone with questions about how faith and the sciences intersect.
Christian Meditation Podcast: Recenter With Christ
Chaplain Jared
Chaplain Jared guides listeners through prayerful meditations on Scripture using the spiritual disciplines of Lectio Divina and free form prayer. While no podcast can replace a life of regular prayer and Bible reading, this app can help build a strong foundation by centering yourself each day on the truth of Jesus and his love for you. Recenter with Christ is available both as an app on Google Play and for iPhone, or as a podcast on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. New meditations are uploaded every Sunday!
SCHOOL INDEX CHOOL
ACADIA DIVINITY COLLEGE
WOLFVILLE, NS 902-585-2210 acadiadiv.ca
SEMINARY
ACTS
SEMINARIES
LANGLEY, BC
604-513-2044 actsseminaries.org
SEMINARY
ALBERTA BIBLE COLLEGE
CALGARY, AB 403-282-2994 abccampus.ca
COLLEGE
AMBROSE UNIVERSITY & SEMINARY
OTTAWA, ON 613-237-9870 augustinecollege.org
WINNIPEG, MB 204-947-6701 boothuc.ca
CALGARY, AB 1-800-461-1222 ambrose.edu BRIERCREST COLLEGE & SEMINARY
ATLANTIC SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY
HALIFAX, NS 902-423-6939 astheology.ns.ca
SEMINARY
CLEARWATER COLLEGE OF BIBLICAL STUDIES
CRANDALL UNIVERSITY
HERITAGE COLLEGE & SEMINARY
CATHOLIC PACIFIC COLLEGE
LANGLEY, BC 604-88-7727 actsseminaries.org
CANADA CHRISTIAN COLLEGE
TORONTO, ON 416-391-5000 canadachristiancollege.org
CANADA INSTITUTE OF LINGUISTICS
LANGLEY, BC 1-800-513-2129 canil.ca
CANADIAN BAPTIST SEMINARY
CARONPORT, SK 1-800-667-5199 briercrest.ca SEMINARY
LANGLEY, BC 604-513-2015 canadianbaptistseminary.com
CANADIAN LUTHERAN INSTITUTE
LACOMBE, AB 1-800-661-8129 burmanu.ca
GRADUATE SCHOOL COLLEGE UNIVERSITY
CAROLINE, AB 403-722-2225 clearwatercollege.com
COLLEGE
DISCIPLESHIP SCHOOL
SEMINARY
CANADIAN MENNONITE UNIVERSITY
WINNIPEG, MB 204-487-3300 cmu.ca
CANADIAN REFORMED THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY
HAMILTON, ON 905-575-3688 canadianreformedseminary.ca
SEMINARY
CANADIAN SOUTHERN BAPTIST SEMINARY & COLLEGE
COCHRANE, AB 403-932-6622 csbs.edu
SEMINARY
CAPERNWRAY HARBOUR BIBLE CENTRE
THETIS ISLAND, BC 250-246-9440 capernwray.ca
DISCIPLESHIP SCHOOL
CAREY THEOLOGICAL COLLEGE VANCOUVER, BC 604-224-4308 carey-edu.ca
MONCTON, NB 506-858-8970 crandallu.ca
UNIVERSITY
COLLEGE OF EMMANUEL & ST. CHAD
SASKATOON, SK 306-975-3753 usask.ca/stu/emmanuel
COLLEGE
COLUMBIA BIBLE COLLEGE
ABBOTSFORD, BC 604-853-3358 columbiabc.edu
COLLEGE
CONCORDIA LUTHERAN SEMINARY
EDMONTON, AB 780-474-1468 concordiasem.ab.ca
SEMINARY
CONCORDIAN LUTHERAN THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY
ST. CATHERINES, ON 905-688-2362 brocku.ca/concordiaseminary
SEMINARY
CONRAD GREBEL UNIVERSITY COLLEGE
WATERLOO, ON 519-885-0220 uwaterloo.ca/grebel
UNIVERSITY
CORPUS CHRISTI COLLEGE
ÉCOLE DE THÉOLOGIE ÉVANGÉLIQUE DU QUÉBEC MONTRÉAL, QC 514-831-3138 eteq.ca
SEMINARY
EMMANUEL BIBLE COLLEGE
KITCHENER, ON 518-894-8900 (224) emmanuelbiblecollege.ca
COLLEGE
ESTON COLLEGE
ESTON, SK 306-962-3621 estoncollege.ca
COLLEGE
ÉCOLE DE THÉOLOGIE ÉVANGÉLIQUE
MONTRÉAL, QC 514-526-2003 fteacadia.com
FACULTÉ DE THÉOLOGIE ÉVANGELIQUE
HAMELIN, QC 514-526-2003 fteacadia.com
SEMINARY
FACULTÉ DE THÉOLOGIE RÉFORMÉE
MONTREAL, QC 514-831-3138 farel.net
SEMINARY
FAITH ALIVE BIBLE COLLEGE
SASKATOON, SK 306-652-2230 fabc.ca
COLLEGE
HOME CHURCH BIBLE COLLEGE
CANADA
OAKVILLE, ON 1-855-745-7911 globaluniversity.ca
CAMBRIDGE, ON 1-800-465-1961 DiscoverHeritage.ca COLLEGE
RED DEER, AB 403-343-6570 homechurchbiblecollege.com
HORIZON COLLEGE & SEMINARY
SASKATOON, SK 306-374-6655 horizon.edu
INSTITUT BIBLIQUE DU QUÉBEC LONGUEUIL, QC 450-651-4200 ibq.ca
INSTITUT DE THÉOLOGIE POUR LA FRANCOPHONIE LONGUEUIL, QC 450-646-4238 itf-francophonie.com
CAMROSE, AB 780-672-4454 clbi.edu SEMINARY
VANCOUVER, BC 604-822-6862 corpuschristi.ca
DISCIPLESHIP
INSTITUTE FOR CHRISTIAN STUDIES TORONTO, ON 516-979-2331 icscanada.edu
GRADUATE SCHOOL
CROFTON, BC
1-800-667-5199 kaleo.ca
DISCIPLESHIP SCHOOL
THE KING’S UNIVERSITY
EDMONTON, AB 780-465-3500 kingsu.ca
PETERBOROUGH, ON 705-749-0725 mcs.edu
MCMASTER DIVINITY COLLEGE
HAMILTON, ON 905-525-9140 x24401 mcmasterdivinity.ca
MASTER’S COLLEGE & SEMINARY UNIVERSITY
SUSSEX, NB 506-432-4400 kingswood.edu SEMINARY MB BIBLICAL SEMINARY
KNOX COLLEGE
TORONTO. ON 1-416-978-5306 knox.utoronto.ca
GRADUATE
LANGLEY, BC 1-855-252-3293 mbseminary.ca
MILLAR COLLEGE OF THE BIBLE
PAMBRUN, SK 306-582-2033 millarcollege.ca
COLLEGE
MILLAR COLLEGE OF THE BIBLE - SUNNYBRAE
TAPPEN, BC 250-835-8889 millarcollege.ca
COLLEGE
LIVING WORD BIBLE COLLEGE
SWAN RIVER, MB 204-734-3836 livingword.mb.ca
COLLEGE
LUTHER COLLEGE AT THE UNIVERSITY OF REGINA REGINA, SK 306-585-5333 luthercollege.edu/university
COLLEGE
MILLAR COLLEGE OF THE BIBLE - WINNIPEG
WINNIPEG, MB 204-557-3075 millarcollege.ca
MOUNT CARMEL BIBLE COLLEGE
EDMONTON, AB 780-465-3015 mountcarmelbiblecollege.com
DISCIPLESHIP SCHOOL
PACKER COLLEGE
ST. JOHN’S, NL 1-866-351-2642 packercollege.ca
NAIITS-INDIGENOUS PATHWAYS
WINNIPEG, MB 1-888-704-3824 naits.com
NEWMAN THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY
EDMONTON, AB 780-392-2450 newman.edu
QUEEN’S COLLEGE
ST. JOHN’S, NL 709-753-0116 queenscollegenl.ca
COLLEGE
PAROLE DE VIE QUÉBEC
SHERBROOKE, QC 819-823-8435 pdvb.org
PEACE RIVER BIBLE INSTITUTE
SEXSMITH, AB 780-568-3962 prbi.edu
COLLEGE COLLEGE DISCIPLESHIP SCHOOL
NIPAWIN BIBLE COLLEGE
NIPAWIN, SK 1-888-862-5095 nipawin.org
COLLEGE
NORTHWEST BAPTIST SEMINARY
LANGLEY, BC 604-888-7592 nbseminary.org
SEMINARY
THREE HILLS, AB 604-443-5511 prairie.edu
THE PRESBYTERIAN COLLEGE
MONTRÉAL, QC 514-288-5256 presbyteriancollege.ca
RREDEEMER
UNIVERSITY
ANCASTER, ON 905-648-2131 redeemer.ca
UNIVERSITY
REGENT COLLEGE
VANCOUVER, BC 1-800-663-8664 regent-college.edu
ST. MARK’S COLLEGE
VANCOUVER, BC 604-882-4463 stmarkscollege.ca
SEMINARY
ST. MARY’S UNIVERSITY
CALGARY, AB 403-531-9130 stmu.ca
UNIVERSITY
ST. PAUL
UNIVERSITY
OTTAWA, ON 1-800-637-6859 ustpaul.ca
UNIVERSITY
ST. STEPHEN’S UNIVERSITY
ST. STEPHEN, NB 506-466-1781 ssu.ca
UNIVERSITY
ROCKY MOUNTAIN COLLEGE
CALGARY, AB 403-284-5100 rockymountaincollege.ca
COLLEGE
PROFAC ÉCOLE THÉOLOGIQUE
MONTRÉAL, QC 816-691-4185 ecoleprofac.com
TAYLOR COLLEGE & SEMINARY
EDMONTON, AB 780-431-5200 taylor-edu.ca
COLLEGE
TORONTO BAPTIST
SEMINARY & BIBLE COLLEGE
TORONTO, ON 416-925-3263 tbs.edu
COLLEGE
TORONTO SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY
TORONTO, ON 416-978-4039 tst.edu
SEMINARY
TRINITY WESTERN UNIVERSITY
LANGLEY, BC 1-888-468-6898 twu.ca
UNIVERSITY
STEINBACH BIBLE COLLEGE
STEINBACH, MB 204-326-6451 sbcollege.ca
COLLEGE
ROSEBUD SCHOOL OF THE ARTS
ROSEBUD, AB 403-677-2350 rosebudschoolofthearts.com
COLLEGE
SUMMIT PACIFIC COLLEGE
ABBOTSFORD, BC 604-851-7222 summitpacific.org V
VANGUARD COLLEGE
EDMONTON, AB 780-452-0808 vanguardcollege.com
COLLEGE
VICTORY BIBLE COLLEGES INTERNATIONAL CALGARY, AB 403-286-8337 vbci.org W
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Written by Shannon Baker
Sometimesmom said “no,” but that never stopped me from asking. If I didn’t smell chocolate chip cookies as soon as I opened our front door after school, I’d request a snack. Sometimes she made me wait for dinner, but not always, so every day I asked. I had a confidence in my mom that I often lack with God.
For years, I questioned the value of praying for a husband, since I knew singleness could be part of God's sovereign plan. Sometimes I doubt whether he cares about things like a tight budget. I find it hard to ask him to heal my sister-in-law’s multiple sclerosis, since a “no” pushes me into the dark place of suffering.
I hear other Christians share similar obstacles. If God cares more about eternal things, like people dying and going to hell, they wonder whether he really cares about finding them a new job. If God is sovereign, he’ll do what he wants, so why bother asking for another child. If they ask God to heal their mom, but she still dies, they struggle with feeling abandoned by him.
Jesus Bypasses Our Obstacles To Prayer
When Jesus taught the crowds how to pray, he stepped right over these quandaries. We call it the Lord’s Prayer, and in it Jesus throws open the doors on our inhibitions. Have a physical need or desire? He tells us to pray about it: “Give us this day our daily bread” (Matt 6:11). Hurt
from broken relationships? “Forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us” (v.12). Stuck in patterns of self-destruction? “Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil” (v.13).
Whatever eats us up inside–the things we worry about, the fear that keeps us up at night, the temptation that won’t go away–Jesus invites us to pray about that. And he bypasses our obstacles to prayer with two assumptions:
1. God Cares About Human Flourishing
Jesus teaches us, through the Lord’s prayer, that God cares when we’re hungry, hurt, and tempted. He dreams about human flourishing, not just about our spiritual maturity. He wants us to ask him about our earthly concerns.
2. Lamenting Brokenness Is A Good Thing
Every Prayer Is A Prayer For The Kingdom
When Jesus teaches us how to pray, he’s plugging us back into the bigger story. He’s highlighting how our family dysfunction, unfulfilled sexual needs, or diagnosis of diabetes are a result of Adam and Eve–and us with them–rejecting God’s offer to set up his kingdom on earth.
God’s rule would’ve brought human flourishing, but now his kingdom is in heaven and we live out the repercussions of that on earth. This reality manifests itself in the tension with our boss, fights with our kids, and envy at the gym. Whatever issues we struggle with stem from this bigger problem. We need his kingdom to come back.
How to WhenPray God Seem To
But, Jesus’ prayer also recognizes that life on this earth is not characterized by that sort of human flourishing. We hunger in a multitude of ways. We get hurt. We self-destruct and bring others down with us. Jesus isn’t teaching us to pray as if the solution to these problems is a higher level of spirituality where all hurt evaporates. He’s teaching us to face the hurt and ask God to fix it, to lament the brokenness and cry out, “Your kingdom come.”
Jesus’ prayer offers us the space to be brutally realistic, but still bold, when we pray. Between the lines of his prayer we can lament the millions of children that go hungry in the US alone, the divorce tearing apart a friend’s family, and the depression that grips us.
But the prayer also invites us to pray to God with frankness about what we want and expect him to answer. He is the kind of God who wants his humans to flourish. We can pray, confident that his heart leans towards saying “yes” to our prayers, even if we have to wait for the Resurrection to hear it.
That’s why Jesus teaches us to hinge our requests on “Your kingdom come.” Without widening our prayers to that frame, we’ll feel abandoned by God, disappointed, and futile in our prayers.
So pray for your deepest longings–that God will give you a child, miraculously remove the cancer, or change the same-sex attraction. Pray confidently that he wants to meet your deepest needs, and will at the Resurrection. Be like a kid asking for a cookie after school, because maybe–just maybe–he’ll say yes.
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