Churches: Partner With Us & Invest in Christian Leaders

2025-09-24T10:57:43-06:00Categories: Articles|Tags: |

Dear Pastors and Board Chairs, According to research from Rick Hiemstra of the Evangelical Fellowship of Canada, we will need 625 new leaders per year for the next 10 years just to keep up with pastoral retirement attrition1 – and that only accounts for senior leaders. What does that mean for the future of Kingdom ministries? We believe we can meet that need – and there are three ways you can help! 1. Your church can provide for us financially. Whereas public colleges and universities are funded by governments, and parishes [...]

Course Spotlight: Theology of Worship

2025-09-10T13:51:40-06:00Categories: Articles|Tags: |

Worship lies at the heart of the church's life and ministry. From the earliest believers gathering in homes to the wide range of worship expressions today, the way Christians encounter God together has always been central to discipleship and mission. This October, Horizon Seminary is offering a week-long seminary module course with Dr. Dale Dirksen that dives deep into the theology and practice of worship. Students will trace how Christian worship has developed over the past two millennia, exploring its theological foundations and engaging with today's worship trends in light of historical and biblical perspectives. Why take this [...]

Course Spotlight: Next Generation Ministry

2025-10-08T19:34:37-06:00Categories: Articles|Tags: |

How do you lead and disciple all generations in the church—especially when you're the only pastor? How do you help children, youth, and young adults not just stay connected, but grow to maturity as Christian adults? In the Fall of 2025, Horizon and MCS are offering a course designed to help you answer exactly those questions. Why take this course? Whether you're in full-time ministry, bi-vocational, or volunteering in your church, Next Generation Ministry will equip you to: Better understand the unique spiritual needs of each generation in the church Unite different ministry areas with shared vision and strategy [...]

Course Spotlight: Interpreting the Bible

2025-10-08T19:37:46-06:00Categories: Articles|Tags: |

Build a strong foundation for interpreting, understanding, and applying the Bible today! According to Guiness World Records, "The best-selling book of all time is the Christian Bible... the total number probably lies between 5 and 7 billion copies."1 The Bible is highly significant, and so is our understanding of it. Instructed by Dr. Jeromey Martini, this course will empower you to interpret the Bible faithfully and relevantly. You will be challenged to grow in Christ-like character as you apply the Bible to your life and as you model healthy social interaction. You will also be equipped to share exegesis of [...]

What does the PAOC believe?

2025-07-17T08:16:34-06:00Categories: Articles|Tags: , , |

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 are the SOET Videos? In 2023, Dr. Jeromey Martini, Dr. Andrew Gabriel, and Dr. Carmen Kampman shared a 4-week series preaching through the Statement of Essential Truths (SOET) from the Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada (PAOC). Special thanks to Pastor Rob Shepherd, Pastor Matt Redstone and the technical teams at Westside [...]

Am I really using my Bible Schooling?

2025-10-08T19:38:29-06:00Categories: Articles|Tags: , |

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 I'm not working in a church or ministry?" If that thought has crossed your mind, let me reassure you — you are not alone, and you are not failing. More than a Job Title Part of our vision here at Horizon is to prepare leaders who [...]

Counselling the People of the Prairies

2025-05-16T16:41:40-06:00Categories: Articles|Tags: , , |

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. I was fresh out of graduate school, having graduated with my master's degree in counselling psychology from a large university on the Canadian Prairies. I couldn't help but wonder if any of these people knew this wasn't the first time I'd walked through these doors. This Christian counselling centre that [...]

Amazed: Reflections on NRG 2024

2025-03-25T09:15:51-06:00Categories: Articles|Tags: |

"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." Another youth with a similar experience shared, "I felt this fire… a complete experience of the presence of the Holy Spirit that I've never felt before." November 15-17, 2024 is a weekend I cannot possibly forget. Intimate times of prayer and worship, Nick Gough's powerful messages, inspiring panels, and [...]

God is at work!

2024-11-28T13:12:19-06:00Categories: Articles|Tags: , , |

Horizon Seminary: A Growing Leader in Christian Higher Education in Canada In November of 2024, Horizon Seminary hosted an important meeting with faculty and students from across Canada to reflect on the institution's remarkable growth and share insights into its ongoing development. The students who participated also offered their blessing and stories of how God is working in their lives, and we were encouraged immensely! Thank you to all who joined and shared! Here are some highlights from the meeting: Rapid Growth Horizon Seminary is experiencing a period of extraordinary [...]

Is Online Learning Right For You?

2025-10-08T19:41:11-06:00Categories: Articles, Home Highlight|Tags: , |

Distance Education (DE): Answers to Your Top Questions! Thinking about taking Christian college or seminary courses online? It's a great way to earn a degree while balancing work, family, or other commitments. But with so many options swirling around, it can be tough to know where to start. Let's look at some common questions about online learning with Horizon. Read on to get the answers you need! What are the benefits of studying online with Horizon? Online learning with Horizon offers several benefits, including: Flexibility: Students can participate [...]

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