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 [...]

Dr. Strauss’s Retirement

2025-11-21T09:45:41-06:00Categories: Announcements, Promotions|Tags: , |

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

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 [...]

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