News for Alumni

Think the Old Testament is Boring? These Students Beg to Differ

Meet Five Students Who Fell in Love with the Old Testament Thanks to This Course at Briercrest

President's Chapel - January 8, 2025

As we begin this new year, President Pawelke leads us through 1 Corinthians 2:12-3:4 and invites us to perform a Spiritual CT Scan.

Missional Engagement and Close Proximity Multi-site Campuses with Todd Petkau

Why would a church plant multisite campuses in the same neighbourhood and within walking distance? In this episode of CITN, Rob speaks with Todd Petkau about his church's unique multi-site model. They also discuss his journey to vocational min...

Rewriting Stories, Renewing Lives

Sam Berg talks about his book Healing Disquiet: An Integrative Model for Relational Therapy.

Building a Leadership Development Culture with Sam Romijn

Can local churches intentionally grow their own ministry leaders? In this episode of CITN, Rob speaks with Sam Romijn about nurturing a leadership development culture in the local church. They also discuss his surprising journey into senior pa...

Merry Christmas from Briercrest 2024

This Christmas, President Michael Pawelke reflects on the heart of the season as he takes us shopping for the perfect gift for his wife.

The Person of the Preacher

Blayne Banting shares his latest book, Taking Up Preaching

Embracing Diversity in the Church with Terry Sanderson

What happens when a pastor uproots his life, late in his career, to embrace a new community and culture? In this episode of CITN, Rob speaks with Terry Sanderson about his ministry journey from St. Louis to Toronto and how his community naviga...

President's Chapel - November 27, 2024

President Pawelke unpacks '4 Big Questions' from Ephesians 5:22–6:9, exploring God's design for marriage and how it reflects Christ's covenantal love for the church.

The Fall of Man, Middle-Earth Style?

Explore the fascinating connections between Tolkien's The Silmarillion and Milton's Paradise Lost, uncovering shared themes of creation, sin, and cosmic ruin.