Articles Archives - Horizon College & Seminary

Counselling the People of the Prairies

Counselling the People of the Prairies

Jayna2025-05-16T16:41:40-06:00Categories: Articles|Tags: Christian Leadership, Mental Health, Top News|

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

Amazed: Reflections on NRG 2024

Jayna2025-03-25T09:15:51-06:00Categories: Articles|Tags: Christian Living|

"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!

God is at work!

Jayna2024-11-28T13:12:19-06:00Categories: Articles|Tags: Christian Leadership, Programs & Courses, Top News|

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?

Is Online Learning Right For You?

Jayna2024-11-22T08:31:35-06:00Categories: Articles, Home Highlight|Tags: Christian Leadership, Programs & Courses|

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 [...]

Community Life

Community Life

Jayna2024-09-16T11:59:10-06:00Categories: Articles|Tags: Christian Living|

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 building. What about dorms? A Bible school that doesn't have a dorm may seem strange to some, but we recognize our unique opportunities and strive to create an environment where community is still prioritized! It is important to us that students experience the benefits of a strong and loving Christian [...]

3 Ways to Study with Horizon

3 Ways to Study with Horizon

Jayna2024-08-03T09:40:18-06:00Categories: Articles|Tags: Christian Leadership, Church in Canada|

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. 3 Ways to Study with Horizon: An ideal location for Saskatchewan constituents! Is there a Church Hub near you? We're proud to offer an exceptional distance education experience for Canadian students. 1. On Campus in [...]

Filled with the Word & Ready to Serve

Filled with the Word & Ready to Serve

Jayna2024-05-22T09:37:53-06:00Categories: Articles|Tags: Christian Leadership, Programs & Courses, Testimonial|

Horizon offers students a course that stands at the intersection between classroom learning and ministry engagement . Here is a special testimonial from one of our Ministry Formation students! Hello! My name is Lilly, and I just finished my second year of Bible College. This year I transferred to Horizon and just completed my first year in the Youth Ministry Program. A major part of the school at Horizon is Ministry Formation, which is a class in which students are required to be involved in at least 2 hours of ministry per week, debrief experiences, and study [...]

Course Spotlight: Marriage & Family Counselling

Course Spotlight: Marriage & Family Counselling

Jayna2024-04-13T15:41:08-06:00Categories: Articles|Tags: Mental Health, Programs & Courses|

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 live-stream. This course is an introduction to theory and practice in marriage and family counselling, with special focus on attachment and systems theories. Relational patterns and significant stressors that affect children, youth, couples, and families are examined, including the issues of intimate partner and domestic violence. Counselling theories and approaches to support the well-being of children, youth, marriages, and families are explored. The Course June [...]

What if we could REALLY move the needle?

What if we could REALLY move the needle?

Jayna2024-03-13T12:50:13-06:00Categories: Articles|Tags: Christian Leadership, Church in Canada|

I'm not usually THIS excited, but I can’t get over the possibilities! We've been talking for years about the looming leadership crisis, and now it's finally upon us. Increasingly, we've got more leadership vacancies than leaders to fill them! This is as acutely true in the church as it is in the world at large. But what if we had a workable solution? What if we could REALLY move the needle and actually see a quantity of competent Christian leaders, trained and ready for service? I think we can! Of all the [...]

The YWC Coalition Partnership

The YWC Coalition Partnership

Jayna2024-11-22T17:32:32-06:00Categories: Articles, Home Highlight, Promotions|Tags: Programs & Courses, Top News|

Horizon Partners with The Youth Coalition to Disciple Leaders Opening A New Program Pathway for Youth Ministry Leaders In January of 2024, Horizon signed an agreement with The YWC Coalition for Youth Ministry Leadership (the Coalition) to work together in preparing Christian leaders who are holistically equipped for youth ministry. Leaders will learn and grow through experiential learning, spiritual formation, academic excellence and intentional community, all while staying within a ministry context. MCS-Horizon President, Jeromey Martini discusses the program advantages with Sid Koop, Executive Director of the Youth Worker Community and Steve Zacharias, Director [...]