Briercrest Blog

With such a monumental accomplishment, it's only natural that a few emotions bubble up the surface. What's your grad 2019 mood?

You've taken History of Christianity 2 with him. Now hear Alan Guenther, PhD, share about his summer in Manchester researching hymnology.

“Do we want to show people we have something different to offer by showing them we’re just like them?” Blayne Banting, Professor of Christian Ministry, wants the Canadian Church to be weird again. Here’s why you should, too.

With YQ having come and gone and so many people being on campus, the weekend can seem like a whirlwind. Now that there’s space to look back, the memories and the emotions seem all too real. Don’t worry, we’re here to help you process your grief

Our registrar, Dustin Unger, writes on practicing Paul's directions to "pray without ceasing" in everyday life.

President Michael Pawelke exhorts us to sincere, biblical worship in response to the revelation of God.

Do I have to love myself before I can love someone else? Sam Berg, DMin, compares the popular psychology of self-love with the Biblical command to love one's neighbour.

Capt The Rev Eric Davis, current Seminary student and military chaplain, shares about serving in the Canadian Armed Forces, overcoming mental health obstacles, and studying Christian Counselling at Briercrest.

Christopher Kayler, DMA, writes about being a classical pianist and finding gospel truth in unlikely places.

About a month ago I attended a public lecture by the controversial professor, psychologist, and YouTube sensation Jordan Peterson. He's on a tour promoting 12 Rules for Life: an Antidote to Chaos, a best-selling book of moral advice.

Biblical greatness is not found in position or authority; it is found in selfless, even sacrificial service. Jesus was not asking us to see people like consumers, he was asking us to be observant to present needs as well as to deeper, hidden needs.

15 tips to help you live your best Briercrest life

Donor generosity touches every aspect of life at Briercrest, and we are committed as an institution to stewarding these gifts well. Thank you for remembering us in your prayers and in your gifts.

Everyone's favourite NT professor/basketball coach/outfitter/guitar player/baby calf defender, Carl Hinderager, PhD, shares the advantages of wearing more than one hat in an age of specialization.

Catch Professor Ken Moser's tips for getting the most out of the "mother of all social media": the movies.

What is leadership? Who is a leader? Michael Pawelke explores biblical leadership and the vision to "inspire leaders to equip the Church and engage the world."

Ron DeJager, DMA, shares four tips for keeping your voice healthy this summer.

Here are ten things that students who miss Caronport will know to be true.

Read what Matthew Zantingh, PhD, has to say about the rhythms of teaching and the joys of intro-level English courses.

Kevin Daugherty, PhD, explores Dietrich Bonhoeffer's "Life Together" and its continued relevance for the Western Church.

Sharing our faith in our cultural context today is tricky business as it is perhaps the most politically incorrect thing we can do. And yet, we have a message of hope and life and we have to share it.

How do we grow in wisdom? Charles Hackney, PhD, shares about his upcoming project and the Christian psychologist's approach to wisdom.

Prof. David Catterick reflects on his life as a servant of Jesus and what it means to means to number our days.

At Christmas, people want to be together - enjoying a meal, making cookies, decorating the tree, or sipping hot chocolate by a fire. Just being together generates joy.

It's November. School work, essays, assignments, and looming tests are an unscalable mountain...but here are some tips how to get through it!