September 19, 2019 This week Emmanuel students connected with ministry professionals at the Field Education Fair, held on campus on Wednesday and Thursday. Representatives from churches and ministry organizations gathered in the J. H. Sherk Education Centre to offer volunteer and employment opportunities. Students are required to attain practical ministry experience that is guided by the school. The annual Fair, …
Campus Update – August 2019
In April, we shared some changes taking place around campus. A lot has happened over the summer, so we thought it was time to update you again! Work to provide new utility services to the campus is complete. We now have new gas, water and hydro lines to provide the services we need. While this doesn’t seem very exciting, we …
ReBoot: Helping missionary kids transition back to Canada
Last week, Emmanuel Bible College hosted ReBoot, a retreat organized by the Canadian MK Network to help missionary kids between the ages of 16 and 20 transition back to Canada for post-secondary education. Among other topics, the week included sessions on faith and culture, relationships, finances and employment. We sat down with Isaac, one of the participants, to hear his …
The 2019 Federal Election – How can Christians be involved?
The next Canadian federal election will take place on or before October 21, 2019. We have asked experts at the Evangelical Fellowship of Canada (an organization with which Emmanuel Bible College is affiliated) about our responsibilities as Christians and citizens in the upcoming election. Should Christians be interested or concerned about an election? Does voting matter? Voting does matter. It …
Called to Collaborate
Earlier this month, Emmanuel Bible College renewed its agreement with the Christian & Missionary Alliance’s Central Canadian District to provide academic credit for graduates of the Pathways School of Ministry. Emmanuel first entered this agreement three years ago in March 2016, and we are thrilled to have the partnership continue. Graduates of the Pathways program wishing to enrol at Emmanuel …
The Heart of the Matter is a Matter of the Heart
Rev. David Hearn, President of the Christian and Missionary Alliance in Canada (C&MA), addressed our graduating class of 2019 earlier this month. Here are some highlights from his address! The steps of a leader have a direct impact on those who follow! Today is your graduation day – a day in which we applaud you for your hard work, your …
Campus Update – April 2019
Exciting changes are taking place at Emmanuel Bible College this summer! Work is now underway to sever the portion of the property we sold for residential redevelopment. You may have noticed some new fencing along Fergus Avenue. We no longer have access to the lower parking lot and have begun clearing space to expand the upper lot. This will ensure …
Remembering Lyness Wark: February 11, 1926 – April 10, 2019
We would like to take a moment to reflect on the life of Rev. Lloyd Lyness Wark, who served as Principal of Emmanuel Bible College from 1953 to 1958. Lyness went to be with his Lord and Saviour on April 10that the age of 93 after battling cancer. Born and raised in Port Elgin, Ontario, Lyness began attending Emmanuel Bible …
Consider a career as a Certified Addiction Counsellor!
Our Professional Studies Certificate in Addictions Counselling provides the training you need to pursue certification through the Canadian Addiction Counsellors Certification Federation (CACCF). Emmanuel Bible College is currently the only Christian institution to offer a program certified by the CACCF. The program includes seven week-long modules that can be completed over a period of 18 months. Each module is structured as …
Mental Health: Learning how to support youth
At last week’s Open House, Adjunct Professor Kimberly Whyte spoke about mental health and today’s youth. If you missed it, we thought we would share some key takeaways from her presentation! We ALL have mental health In the same way that everyone has physical and spiritual health, everyone has mental health. It isn’t just a special topic for those who …