Imagine If We Could Eliminate Canada’s Leadership Pipeline Crisis
"Friends, this is a pivotal moment for the Church in Canada. God is stirring hearts. Young people are responding..."
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 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?
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 [...]
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, and colleagues alike. You've left an indelible mark on this place, and we're better because of you!👏🎉 Congratulate Harry on Facebook Read More from the President Dr. Strauss will continue serving with Horizon in an adjunct faculty role, overseeing Horizon Seminary's Foundations in Pastoral Theology class in Fall 2025. [...]
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. 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 [...]
God is at work!
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?
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 [...]
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. 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. [...]
Filled with the Word & Ready to Serve
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 [...]
What if we could REALLY move the needle?
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 [...]
