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We often hear the word "calling" used to refer to the strong sense of being directed by God to pursue a certain vocation, especially ministry. But how does that call occur? Talk to enough people who have experienced it, and you will realise that it is unique to the individual. In this blog post, Wycliffe graduate Philip Stonhouse relates the story of how his own calling led him out of a full-time acting career, into theological education, and on to ministry.

With Canada Day just around the corner, it is appropriate that this week's blog post would include the reflections of a Canadian professor recently returned from overseas. Wanda Malcolm writes of her time teaching a course at Cairo's Alexandria School of Theology that, " unlike many of the Christians who live in Egypt, I did not ever personally feel unsafe or at risk." Religious freedom and absence of persecution, just two of the things Canadian Christians can be thankful for as we celebrate our nation's 150th birthday.

In addition to sermon preparation, preachers also need to think through other practical considerations, such as deciding on what to wear before a preaching engagement. In this week's blog post, Robert Dean, a Wycliffe College alumnus, reflects on being clothed (or naked) in the pulpit, but he is speaking of something other than apparel. He notes that preachers in contemporary churches tend to default into models of preaching that aim at delighting hearers instead of nourishing congregations with serious biblical and theological teaching. Dean argues that "naked preaching," or being clothed

June 20 is World Refugee Day. Scripture tells us that almost from the beginning of time, there have been people who have been forced to flee their homes. But what about those who never have to flee? What are the obligations and responsibilities of those of us fortunate enough to be safe, comfortable, and secure where we live? How ought we to respond? In the gospel of Matthew 25: 25-36, Jesus teaches that when we welcome strangers, we welcome him: "For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, I

Frequently Asked Questions: When is the trip being offered? The trip will extend from Feb. 14 th - 26 th, 2018, including flights to & from Israel. What are the basic costs: tour* ($2550 US), flights (approx. $1000 CA, you’ll book and pay for these directly). *Single occupancy surcharge if travelling alone ($1050 US) Who is being invited to take part? The trip is for Wycliffe students, faculty and staff, Board members, Wycliffe alumni, and the friends and family of any of those groups. There are a maximum of 52 spots available, so feel free to invite a friend or two along! We’re hoping to have

Time magazine once ranked Anglican cleric, theologian, author and Evangelical leader John Stott among the 100 most influential people in the world. He died in 2011, but his influence continues to be felt, including through Langham Partnership International, an organization Stott founded. Wycliffe Professor of Proclamation, Worship & Ministry, Peter Robinson is Chair of Langham Partnership Canada; in this week's blog post, he shares some personal reflections on Stott's impact on his own life and family.

As the world grieves yet another senseless terrorist attack on innocent lives, it is heartening to know that thoughtful, intelligent, highly educated Christians and Muslims are working together to build bridges across faith divides. Last month, Wycliffe Professor of New Testament, Ann Jervis, travelled to Washington, D.C., to participate in a unique gathering of Christian and Muslim scholars. Developed as a direct response to the 9/11 terror attacks on the United States, "The Building Bridges Seminar" is an annual event that brings together prominent academics of both faith groups for

For some, becoming a parent is a fairly simple thing. But it's never been easy to be a parent. Perhaps that is why the United Nations sets aside one day annually to honour those men and women who devote their time and energies to rearing the next generation, marking The Global Day of Parents on June 1st, every year. At Wycliffe College, parents and families are honoured year round. But this year, we thought we would give an extra tip of the hat to parents, by inviting one very special one to share her experiences on the Wycliffe blog. Chantelle Scruggs is a homemaker raising three little ones

What is it like to do a PhD? Perhaps the best person of whom to ask such a question is someone who is just wrapping up the long, sometimes stressful, always challenging process. Ian Vaillancourt (pictured at far left with his thesis supervisor, Glen Taylor) is one such person. A s a Wycliffe student, he successfully completed his PhD thesis defence on May 9, 2017. Before too much time had elapsed between his successful defence and a return to "normal" life, we asked Ian to reflect on what it's like to do a PhD here at Wycliffe College at the University of Toronto. His thoughts are featured on

The International Day of Families - so declared by the United Nations - is observed on the 15th of May every year. So, in honour of families, we share this reflection, from one of our own.