Who will lead Canada?

2023-05-24T13:42:14-06:00Categories: Articles|Tags: , |

(Continued from Part I) A Future for Christian Higher Education, Part II Problem #2: We have a Christian leadership crisis in Canada. Currently, most Canadian Christian leaders are in their late 50s, with 41% in senior positions aged 60 or older14 and two-thirds of senior pastors serving as their church's only leader.15 Statistics Canada predicts that 25% of all Canadians will be seniors by 2031 with Millennials holding 50% of Canadian jobs in 2020 and 75% by 2028.16 For the church, however, there has been a sharp decline in the numbers of young adults pursuing vocational Christian leadership.17 [...]

The Church in Canada is in Crisis

2023-05-24T13:42:20-06:00Categories: Articles|Tags: , |

A Future for Christian Higher Education, Part I Problem #1: The Church is experiencing a crisis in Canada. Canada is experiencing rapid changes in its social, spiritual, and moral climate that increasingly conflict with traditional Christian beliefs and values. In slightly over a year, Canada passed Bill C-7, expanding euthanasia law1, Bill C-4, criminalizing conversion therapy without clearly defining what "conversion therapy" means,2 and increased spending on abortion in response to the US Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.3 Canada's 2018 Supreme Court decision to rule against Trinity Western University's appeal to have a law school [...]

A Celebration of Art

2023-06-22T13:37:52-06:00Categories: Articles|

As we welcome visitors and students in to our building, we have some incredible art displays very generously loaned to us and we want to highlight these talented artists and their inspiring work! Each assemblage reflects a personal touch that celebrates the arts and recognizes the importance of creativity to the life of our community. We will periodically feature each artist and piece. Thank you so much to our contributors, and to the rest of you - enjoy! *The following images are not to be reproduced or distributed without express permission from the artist. [...]

Caring for Pastors

2022-10-12T10:37:58-06:00Categories: Articles|

From Paul Israelson, District Superintendent of the Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada, Saskatchewan Caring for those who care for youDuring the month of October, it has become common practice among many of our churches to show love, care, support to our pastoral leaders. There are a number of reasons to participate! 1. It's Biblical. No, you won't find 'celebrate your pastor in October' within scripture, but you will see scriptural encouragements to honour and care for those who serve in ministry: “The elders who direct the affairs of the church well are worthy of [...]

Pastors: Welcome to our Library

2024-10-03T10:27:21-06:00Categories: Articles|

Pastors and ministry leaders - we have library access for you! If you are local, sign up for a library card to access Horizon's print collection, or come in just to study or read. Our extensive collection of commentaries could be a great resource to you! Apply for a Library Card If you are taking a course with us (for credit) access to our digital resources (DTL) is available to you! DTL is an extensive source of digital resources such as ebooks, articles, journals. If you are auditing a course, you may access our print [...]

Want to help plant seeds?

2023-05-26T12:48:23-06:00Categories: Articles|

At Horizon, we're in the Kingdom-building business of sowing competent leaders for stronger churches and a healthier Canada. And how we do that has changed! (See "God has His jobs and we have ours.") With our multi-use and high-tech spaces in place, Horizon is poised to level-up our high-quality, competent Christian leadership training anywhere. But there's still much more to do as we expand our reach to train more leaders. We need your help to sow seeds in some specific ways: On October 27, please attend our (finally!) Grand Opening event! Attend in person or online (but the prime [...]

God has His jobs and we have ours.

2023-05-26T16:02:39-06:00Categories: Articles|

Will YOU help scatter seed to grow God's Kingdom? "The Kingdom of God is like a farmer who scatters seed on the ground. Night and day, while he’s asleep or awake, the seed sprouts and grows, but he does not understand how it happens.” Mark 4:26-27 (NLT). I love our Canadian prairies. This summer, I got to spend some time connecting with my heritage in Italy – arguably one of the most beautiful countries in the world. There, I was captivated by Italy's grandiose architecture, its varied and picturesque [...]

Fight the Good Fight

2023-05-29T21:39:53-06:00Categories: Articles|

If life in ministry was like stepping in to a boxing ring, what would Jesus be coaching us to do? Dallas Beutler addresses Horizon's graduates with some key strategies for fighting the good fight of faith in the Kingdom of God. This instruction is an encouragement for all Christians, and particularly for those in ministry and leadership roles. Dallas Beutler pastors at The Rock Church in the heart of Saskatoon. The Rock Church reaches out to children, youth and adults from the inner city and beyond. Address given by Pastor Dallas Beutler, April 23, 2022 at Horizon College [...]

Surprised by the Spirit

2023-05-29T21:39:58-06:00Categories: Articles|Tags: |

I grew up singing and praying in a number of different Baptist, Salvation Army, and (primarily) Pentecostal churches. Each church was unique in how they worshiped God, and each had distinct perspectives regarding what it meant to experience the Holy Spirit and how the Holy Spirit worked. The first time that I remember having a real experience of the Holy Spirit was in Greenwood, in a modest Pentecostal church with brick and white siding and gravel in the parking lot. This is where the Spirit called me to put my faith in God. I was nine years old. I sat in [...]

Course Highlight: Indigenous Ministry

2024-06-26T10:47:09-06:00Categories: Articles|Tags: , |

How can we as Christians respond to the tragic discoveries of the Indigenous children's unmarked graves in Canada and to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s calls to action? Learning Opportunity: Indigenous Ministry Course In this one-week modular course, Brandon Williams will prepare you to minister to Indigenous Peoples. Leading well in this area of ministry means understanding that advancing God's kingdom means advancing the voices of justice, healing, hope, and radical change that come through sharing the love of Jesus. Apply Now Course Content & Goals This course prepares students for success in ministry with Indigenous [...]

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