Am I really using my Bible Schooling?

At some point, almost every post-secondary alumni will ask themselves,

And the Bible college graduate might ask,

If that thought has crossed your mind, let me reassure you — you are not alone, and you are not failing.

Part of our vision here at Horizon is to prepare leaders who are equipped for Spirit-empowered life and ministry.

That doesn’t mean you need to have a pastoral job the moment you graduate. The truth is, our education is meant to transform you, not just to train you for a ministry-specific role.

Whether or not you work in a church, if your life has been shaped and deepened during your time pursuing the knowledge of Christ, then chances are you are using your Bible school experience well.

Keldy Regier (our Admissions Counsellor) says, “I’ve met people who feel embarrassed after Bible school because they didn’t ‘end up in ministry.’ They think, I guess I’m not really using what I learned. But that’s just not how this works.”

There are so many ways to live out what you’ve gained in Bible college. Whether you’re in an office, a classroom, a grocery store, or your own home, you’re carrying with you everything God has done in your heart. And for those of you who do feel the call into ministry — hold onto that. But don’t be discouraged if it doesn’t happen right away.

If you always imagined you’d be in ministry but the door hasn’t opened yet, in those “in-between” times there are real opportunities to witness, serve, and grow. Conversations, attitudes, and everyday actions can all reflect the heart of ministry. Bible college training isn’t wasted in those moments — it’s often much more meaningful than people realize.

So if you’re in a job that isn’t what you imagined after graduation, or if your ministry dreams are still just dreams — take heart. You’re not off course. God is still working. You are still growing. Your daily life still impacts eternity and Kingdom purposes.

Bible college isn’t just preparation for a role — it’s preparation for a life that glorifies God in every setting.

Keep going! You’re doing better than you think.