The flags are up in the Chapel, and The H is all decorated and ready for what is going to be another incredible year at Missions Conference 2023.

From February 6-8, Heritage students will dive deep into what it means to reach the unreached and how to live that out in their own lives during this year’s event. This year, the main speakers for the event will be Rob Magwood from SEND International and John Taylor from ABWE, who will teach students about caring about, sending to, engaging with, and going to the unreached with the gospel around the world.

Throughout the event, students will also learn from and connect with representatives of several mission organizations who will be available to talk to and learn from in the Student Centre. Representatives will also be presenting on a variety of topics related to missions during several breakout seminars.

This year’s event will also mark the return of the ever-popular International Dinner and Cake Auction, where participants will have fun bidding on several cakes raising funds for student summer missions.

The conference will again conclude with the Heritage International Soccer Tournament held on Wednesday night.

Please pray for our college and seminary students as they prepare to hear God’s Word and grow as they seek to live in light of God’s call to go and make disciples of all nations.

Many books and studies are focused on understanding and teaching the theology of Paul. However, for Professor of Church History at Heritage Theological Seminary Dr. Michael Azad A.G. Haykin, it is crucial for him to look at the life of the apostle, delving into what we can learn from the person God used to help establish the early church and spread the gospel throughout the world.

In his latest book—and the most recent release from the imprint Heritage Seminary Press—Paul and His Christian Mission, Haykin sets out to provide readers with a concise but rich study of the life of Paul, the man and the missionary. In doing so, he sets out to display the apostle as a model for the Christian life today and hopes that Christians today would grow through learning from his love for the gospel and people.

"We learn from Paul’s total, wholehearted commitment to Christ and his kingdom,” says Haykin. “Then, his love for people. This was a radical change from when he was a Pharisee and believed that God could be served by killing apostates to Judaism. From a man of religious hate and violence to a man of love.”

One of the book's more unique elements is that a study guide is included at the end of each chapter. Haykin explains that including this feature was important given his desire to create a resource that can be used in both the seminary classroom and the local church.

“I really want the book to be studied by individuals and groups with a hope that some of the fundamental aims of Paul’s life will again be replicated in today’s churches,” says Haykin.

To learn more about Paul and His Christian Mission and purchase the book, click here. 

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR MINISTRY LEADERSHIP DAY 2023

Heritage Theological Seminary is excited to welcome Bruce J. Clemenger to speak to ministry leaders and pastors at this year’s Ministry Leadership Day on Thursday, March 30, 2023. Clemenger will present several lectures entitled, Pluralism, Secularism, and the New Orthodoxy: Christian Witness amidst Canada’s Emerging Civil Religion.

Clemenger currently serves as the Senior Ambassador and President Emeritus of The Evangelical Fellowship of Canada. Before this new role, he led The EFC as its CEO and President for 20 years. As a part of his ministry, Clemenger has become a highly respected and prominent voice in Canada on topics surrounding religion, culture, ethics, and politics in this nation. He is also the author of the recent book, "The New Orthodoxy: Canada’s Emerging “Civil Religion.”

Every year, this annual event offers a day of equipping and encouragement for pastors, program directors, and volunteer ministry leaders from several churches in our region and across Canada. This year, attendees for Ministry Leadership Day can participate in person at Heritage College & Seminary or register to attend the event online.

From the opportunity to connect with friends and fellow pastors and ministry leaders to the ever-popular book table— Dr. Barry Howson, Academic Dean of Seminary at Heritage Theological Seminary, says that the day has become a valuable day of learning for all who attend.

“It is an opportunity for our students to see how ministry and leadership in ministry are practiced as they learn from experienced pastors and leaders. And, for those of us presently serving in ministry, it is meant to be an encouragement and helps us think through what we do as leaders, giving us new ideas or affirming old ones,” says Dr. Howson.

To register for this year’s event or to learn more, visit DiscoverHeritage.ca/MLD.

Pastor, author, and professor Dr. Steve West has been named Provost of Heritage College & Seminary.

Dr. West has been a long-recognized faculty member at Heritage. For many years, he has faithfully taught and mentored students from the college and seminary, teaching courses in theology, philosophy, ethics, and apologetics. In addition to teaching at Heritage, West has had an international ministry, preaching, lecturing, and teaching courses in multiple countries on five continents around the world.

While academic teaching has been a significant part of his ministry, West has served his entire adult life as a pastor in the local church. Recently he has pastored at Crestwicke Baptist Church in Guelph, Ontario, and now is at Madoc Baptist Church, where he will continue to serve as Lead Pastor.

In addition, he is also the author of several books and contributed to several publications, including a forthcoming commentary on the book of Numbers co-authored by Heritage College’s Professor of Biblical Studies, Dr. Joel Barker.

When approached about the opportunity to serve in this role, West says that he was attracted to the opportunity to play a role in helping Heritage continue to equip the church for serving the Lord in the current cultural context.

“I’ve always been very thankful for the environment at Heritage, and I am looking forward to working closely with the staff, faculty, students, church leaders, and pastors to help make sure that our courses and degree programs stay innovative, relevant, biblically-grounded, and theologically-sound,” says West. “It’s a great privilege to be part of the Lord’s work on campus, and I’m looking forward to working with my colleagues to shape the architecture and design of our educational offerings as we move into the future.”

In this new role as Provost, Dr. West will provide leadership and oversight surrounding the academics for the college and seminary at Heritage. He will work alongside Dr. Barry Howson, who will serve Heritage as Academic Dean of the College and Seminary. Dr. West will also sit on the President's Cabinet, providing insight and direction to the ongoing vision and operations of Heritage.

In a statement from the President’s Cabinet of Heritage, the leaders of the school share their excitement about the addition of Dr. West into this new position.

“At the centre of all we do at Heritage is a desire to train our students to lead and serve well in the local church. Throughout his ministry as a pastor and professor, Dr. Steve West has shown that he shares this passion for equipping men and women for life and ministry. His experience leading in the local church, coupled with his desire to help strengthen the academic programs and faculty at Heritage, will be an asset for the health and growth of our college and seminary.”

If you are interested in coming to Heritage but want a taste of life on campus, join us for our next Student Sampler event happening February 6-7!

Experience life as a college student at Heritage during this free, two-day event—stay overnight in residence, eat in the cafeteria with current students, take in a class, and worship with the Heritage community in Chapel, all while learning more about our programs.

If you wish to join us for this Student Sampler or are unable to attend, then mark your calendars and plan to join us for our next Sampler this winter happening on March 14-15.

To register for our upcoming Student Sampler event, visit DiscoverHeritage.ca/Tour.

If you are unable to make it for our first Student Sampler, then feel free to schedule a Campus Tour with our Admissions Team. During your Tour, you will enjoy a walk on the campus grounds and see our classrooms, library, and Heritage Community Centre. Plus, learn more about our programs, tuition, and life at Heritage. Book your tour today at DiscoverHeritage.ca/Tour.

If you have any questions about Heritage, feel free to reach out to our Admissions Team at any time. Click here to fill out a form to connect with our Team.