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Christian Higher Education and Leadership in Canada
What does the PAOC believe?
The SOET Videos: A Resource for Churches and Pastors In a time when clarity around doctrine and theology is more needed than ever, the Statement of Essential Truths (SOET) videos offer pastors and churches a valuable tool for teaching, discipleship, and leadership development. What [...]
Am I really using my Bible Schooling?
In "ministry" or not, what you learned in Bible college makes a difference. At some point, almost every post-secondary alumni will ask themselves, "Am I really using my schooling?" And the Bible college graduate might ask, "Am I really using my schooling if [...]
Dr. Strauss’s Retirement
Dr. Harry Strauss is stepping into his (second!) well-earned retirement. Harry's impact on Horizon – and the broader church community – has been profound. Harry has consistently brought wisdom, unity, and grace wherever he's served. Harry, thank you for your faithful leadership and deep care for students, churches, [...]
Amazed: Reflections on NRG 2024
"How can anybody deny that we serve a living God and that he’s moving in this generation?" This incredible statement came from a youth who had a powerful encounter with the Holy Spirit, followed by this reflection: "It’s so powerful to experience other teenagers on fire for God." [...]
Community Life
One of the core values at Horizon is community. This is felt in every area of life at Horizon! So how does it work? Our staff and faculty model this in their relationships with each other and provide a high level of student care and a focus on community [...]
3 Ways to Study with Horizon
Horizon has made some exciting moves that make Christian education more accessible than ever! If you are looking to pursue Christian leadership training, location does not have to hold you back. Below are the 3 different ways that Horizon delivers competent Christian leadership training to students, wherever they're at. [...]
A Look at Our Programs and Courses
Course Spotlight: Theology of Worship
Worship lies at the heart of the church's life and ministry. From the earliest believers gathering in homes to the [...]
Course Spotlight: Next Generation Ministry
How do you lead and disciple all generations in the church—especially when you're the only pastor? How do you help [...]
Course Spotlight: Interpreting the Bible
Build a strong foundation for interpreting, understanding, and applying the Bible today! According to Guiness World Records, "The best-selling [...]
Partnership with IBQ
New Partnership Brings English Language Education to Quebec Churches We're excited to share some wonderful news for our English-speaking [...]
New MAML Program Coordinator
Announcing Dr. Carmen Kampman as the New Program Coordinator for the M.A. in Ministry Leadership Program at Horizon Seminary [...]
New MABT Program Coordinator
Announcing Dr. Nataliia Khromyak as the New Program Coordinator for the M.A. in Biblical & Theological Studies at Horizon Seminary [...]
Mental Health
Counselling the People of the Prairies
Walking through the door, I looked at the panel of people seated at the table in front of me. Warm smiles and curious glances gazed back. I took my seat, tightly gripping the folder in my hand. Nervousness mixed with excitement filled me as I sat down for the interview. [...]
Affordable Christian Counselling
The decision to pursue counselling can often feel overwhelming. Besides setting aside the time and emotional investment it takes to get started, the financial cost can also be a deterrent. There is a lot to consider when looking for a counsellor who is the right fit for you. We understand! [...]
Course Spotlight: Marriage & Family Counselling
Help build the health of the church in a skilled and understanding way! Join Dr. Thorlakson in June for this one-week modular course. Available on campus or livestream. This course is an introduction to theory and practice in marriage and family counselling, with special focus on attachment and systems theories. [...]
Glimpses and Glimmers of God’s Goodness
As Pentecostals, we believe for the big answers to prayer – the dramatic conversion of a "big sinner", the miraculous healing of someone on their death bed, a lame person walking, or an unexpected gift of a significant cash blessing. These are all legitimate expectations but have we focused so [...]
Searching for Sunshine Part 2
Facing the Darkness of Grief and Loss Continued from Searching for Sunshine, Part I Heart hurting? Missing someone you love? Last time I shared the story of Gerald, a man who lost the people he loved most in this world to a terrible accident. [...]
Searching for Sunshine
Facing the Darkness of Grief and Loss If you've lived very long in this world, you have likely experienced the searing pain of loss and the resulting blanket of grief that descends with it. Some losses are minor and come to us through annoying circumstances: losing our [...]
Indigenous Reconciliation
215 Children – Where Do We Go From Here?
Forging a Path: Talk 1 Like many Canadians, when I first heard the news that the bodies of 215 children were discovered buried under a residential school in Kamloops, my reaction was one of horror at what is simply a dehumanizing act. As a Christian, my follow-up reaction focused [...]
94 Calls
Forging a Path: Talk 2 Following the horrific discoveries of Indigenous children's remains found in unmarked graves around the country's residential schools, here is the next installment in a series of discussions featuring two Horizon alumni: brothers, Andrew and Jimmy Thunder. Andrew and Jimmy are Oji-Cree from Sachigo Lake [...]
94 Calls, Part II
Forging a Path: Talk 2, Part II This is part 2 of our second talk in our series of discussions on Indigenous reconciliation and the church. In this section, Jimmy and Andrew Thunder lead us in a deeper dive into the '94 Calls to Action' looking specifically at [...]
Treaty No 1
Today marks the 150th anniversary of the signing of Treaty 1. This is not only significant for our friends in Manitoba but for all Canadians as this was the first of the eleven numbered treaties that were signed after confederation and are an important part of our history. As [...]
94 Calls, Part III
Forging a Path: Talk 2 - Part 3 This is a continuation of the second installment in our series of discussions on Indigenous reconciliation and the church. Jimmy and Andrew Thunder help us to examine Calls 59 and 60 of the '94 Calls to Action' - as directed to [...]
Keep Moving Forward
As we reflect on the '94 Calls to Action,' we want you to know that there are opportunities to continue this important learning journey. Canada has federally declared September 30 as Truth and Reconciliation Day, acknowledging our Indigenous peoples. In recognition of this day we are bringing in [...]
