A word from the Dean
(Dr. John Wesley Tobey, B.A., M.Div., Th.D.)
B.A. (Sir Wilfred Laurier University), M.Div. (Emmanuel College, University of Toronto), Th.D. (Canada Christian College), C.P.C. (The Evangelical Order of Certified Pastoral Counsellors of America)
Vice-President & Dean of Theology
Dr. Tobey has served as Vice-President of Canada Christian College since 1976. He brings to his post more than 20 years of pastoral ministry experience, having served churches affiliated with the United Church of Canada and the Baptist Convention of Ontario and Quebec.
Program Description
The Ministry Department offers a cutting-edge program using the combination of age-old proven teaching with the very latest developments of modern instruction to meet the ever changing needs of todayís world.
The curriculum is specifically designed to prepare you for full time work in a church or para-church organization. As God gives you visions and dreams of ministering the Gospel of Jesus Christ, the College seeks to equip you to fulfill those dreams. In order to fully prepare you the program will impart to you thorough Biblical knowledge, sound doctrine and effective practical ministry teaching.
Biblical Knowledge
All Christian education must be built on the foundation of the Bible. The Word of God is the beginning of truth and first step towards ministry. As you study all sixty-six books in the six Bible survey courses you will gain a working knowledge of Scripture that will enable you to be effective.
Sound Doctrine
Your theology will make or break your dreams. Accepting the Bible as the final authority in all things is critical. The whim of man blows here and there and cannot be the basis for lasting ministry. The Bible is immutable, it never changes yet it consistently meets the needs of every generation.
Practical Ministry
As you construct a solid foundation it is critical that your gifts and abilities be perfected. Each Ministry professor has extensive ministry experience so he or she will instruct you based on their first hand knowledge and academic principle. You will be shaped into the very best minister you can be.A degree in ministry will thoroughly train you for a successful career in ministry.
"The greatest tragedy in life is not death, but it is life without a purpose. I believe you were born with a purpose to fulfill God’s assignment for the earth... You were born to do something important in the earth... The best place I can advise you to go to is Canada Christian College, a place where they refine your gifts and talents to make you a blessing to the world. Canada Christian College is raising up people who have a purpose for life and a vision for their existence who can impact the world. So remember if you want to make a difference in the world, begin to make a difference in your own training. Canada Christian College will make a difference in your life, so be there and expand your knowledge base. You will never be a failure. You were born to succeed so maximize yourself for God’s glory at Canada Christian College.”
