Kingswood Learn Launch – Making Practical Faith Training Accessible
January 1st marked the official launch date of Kingswood Learn, an exciting new free resource that provides access to high-quality, engaging, and practical micro courses to make faith and ministry training accessible to believers and church leaders everywhere. This...
From Classroom to Calling: How Two Students Started Living Out Their Calling Before Graduation
What if you didn’t have to wait until after graduation to start doing what God has called you to do? That’s one of the things students often discover at Kingswood. Classes matter. Learning matters. But some of the biggest moments happen outside the...
Where Calling Meets Experience: Why Internships Matter
Why Internships Matter At Kingswood, we don’t want you to simply learn about ministry, we want you to step into it. And this is why internships are one of the defining parts of the student experience at Kingswood. Sure, classroom learning provides a strong foundation,...
Royal Anthems @ Kingswood
A Weekend of Worship & Unity On a cold spring weekend in March, we had the privilege of hosting Royal Anthems on our campus. Formed from a desire to strengthen and unify the Canadian Church, Royal Anthems is a collective of songwriters, pastors, and worship...
Kingswood University Launches Its First-Ever Esports Team
Kingswood University is excited to announce the launch of its first-ever Esports team. This new competitive program is designed to build community, develop leadership, and create meaningful opportunities for students to engage in collegiate competition. At the helm of...
Kingswood University to Participate in Vocatia Collaborative
Five-year grant-supported project will bring together four schools to enhance support for co-vocational pastors and oral learners Taking its name from the Latin for “callings,” the newly formed Vocatia Collaborative seeks to encourage and equip a broader range of...
Kingswood University Marks Historic Night:
Inauguration, 80th Anniversary, and Mortgage Burning A joyful celebration of God’s faithfulness as Kingswood becomes debt-free and welcomes its 13th president, Rev. Dr. Ricky A. Christman. Kingswood University celebrated a milestone evening in the Saunders...
Kingswood Learn to Transition Fully to Campus EDU Management
Sussex, New Brunswick — Kingswood University today announced that “Kingswood Learn”, its lay leadership training platform, will now be fully operated and managed by Campus EDU, effective September 1, 2025. Developed in partnership with Campus EDU,...
Transformational Gift Launches $1 Million Scholarship at Kingswood
Thanks to an incredibly generous gift of $1,000,000, Kingswood is thrilled to announce the Joyce and Esly Holmes and Family Scholarship. This full scholarship will be granted to an incoming student who demonstrates a clear calling to pastoral ministry and is renewable...
Kingswood University Announces Dr. Rick Christman as President-Elect
Kingswood University is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Rick Christman as its President-elect. Dr. Christman brings a wealth of experience in Christian higher education, having served over 20 years as a professor and administrator, and more than 22 years in...Rev. Arnold Stairs Reflects on the Founding of Kingswood
President Lennox sat down recently with Rev. Arnold Stairs, who has had a front-row seat for the entirety of Kingswood’s history. He was a student in the very first class and also served on the Board of Trustees for nearly 30 years. Tell us about the beginning of the...
Kingswood Learn Celebrates 1,000 Users
Kingswood University is thrilled to announce a significant milestone in its digital education journey: reaching 1,000 users on its online learning platform — Kingswood Learn. This achievement comes just seven months after the platform’s launch on January 1,...Ablaze – Fall 2025
Read the most recent edition of Ablaze to get updates about spiritual formation, expanding influence, and new staff at Kingswood. Featured Stories: New Chapter. Firm Foundation Reflecting on 80 Years of God’s Faithfulness May Jesus Christ Be Praised:...
Over 600 Learners Join Kingswood Learn: A New Era of Ministry Training
Since its launch in January of 2024, Kingswood Learn has rapidly emerged as a beacon of innovation and excellence in Christian education and ministry training. In just over two short months, we have welcomed over 600 learners into our community, each one embarking on...
Ablaze – Fall 2023
Featured Stories: Growing Servant Leaders Initiative Meet Our Alumnus – Robin White Crandall University Partnership Dr. Merrill Greene – Director of Intercultural Studies Luke Maiorino – Enrolment Counsellor...
Encounter 2023 Highlight
Encounter 2023 came to a close on the evening of November 4th, but the powerful worship times and the meaningful messages by Rev. Zach Coffin will not be soon forgotten. This video was taken of a particularly powerful moment from the closing rally when...
National Prayer Tour Final Update
The Wesleyan Church’s National Prayer Tour this summer has come to a close. Read on to hear from Kingswood graduate Luke Maiorino as he reflects on the experience and talks about ways the movement continues. “How do you foresee the Prayer Tour initiative creating...
Campus and Kingswood University Announce Revolutionary Partnership to Launch “Kingswood Learn”
Sussex, NB, June 12, 2023 – Kingswood University, a trailblazing academic institution, and CampusEDU, an innovative EdTech company, are proud to announce a groundbreaking partnership to create a revolutionary digital learning platform, Kingswood Learn. This...
National Prayer Tour Update
The Wesleyan Church’s National Prayer Tour is drawing to a close for Kingswood student Tom Mason and Kingswood graduate Luke Maiorino, who have been travelling across Canada, praying for churches and communities along the way. Read on for an update from Tom on some of...
Interview with Dr. Merrill Greene
Kingswood’s faculty is joined by Dr. Merrill Greene, who is the new Director of Intercultural Studies. Dr. Greene is currently a missionary to a local First Nations community with Northern Canada Evangelical Mission. He brings current, practical missions experience to...
National Prayer Tour
Prayer has always been an important part of campus life at Kingswood University, with students frequently gathering together for prayer initiatives and events. This summer, however, two Kingswood students are setting off on a prayer initiative that stretches beyond...
Kingswood University Re-imagines for an Exciting Future
This past year has been one of reimagining Kingswood University, rethinking our methods so we can continue to carry out our mission well into the 21st century. We’ve been identifying what the church needs, assessing our strengths, and then reallocating resources to...
Ablaze – Spring 2023
Featured Stories: New Faculty Members New Programs at Kingswood New Partnership with CampusEDU...Ablaze – Spring 2026
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A Place of Sending
Kingswood University’s Tuesday morning chapel service on February 28th ended with a crowd of students and staff gathered at the altar in prayer. The purpose of this time of prayer was the sending of three ministry teams to learn and serve over the upcoming...
When Kingswood is a World Away
This year we are celebrating the largest group of international students on campus, with students from China, Hong Kong, Albania, Norway, Uganda, Haiti, and Mexico. Chandra Friedman, herself an immigrant from India, serves as Kingswood’s International Student Liaison,...
Meet Our Alumni – Neil Horner and Siblings
Tell us about yourself, Neil, your background, time at Bethany, family, current work, etc. I grew up on the family farm near Shawville, Quebec with my parents, Hugh and Norma Horner, and five older sisters (yes, you read that right)! Dawn McCutcheon, Pattie...
An Interview with Ally McCracken – First Generation Kingswood Student
Tell us a bit about yourself. My parents came to Christ when I was four, so I attended church my whole life. In 2015, our family moved from Ontario to PEI, and I struggled with a lot of that move. I ended up walking away from the church for about three years, but God...An Interview with Dr. Allen Lee – Interim Vice President for Academic Affairs
Tell us about your journey to Kingswood and your role here over the past 19 years. I went directly into youth ministry when I graduated from university, but within three years, I knew I needed counselling training I didn’t receive in my undergrad. I stepped out of...
Kingswood University Announces New Partnership with Kings Academy
Kingswood University’s commitment to strengthening the local and global church continues with a new strategic partnership with Kings Church. This week saw the launch of the Kings Academy Ministry Apprenticeship Program, a creative and innovative response to the need...
Brent Ingersoll – Get Into Jesus
Brent, tell us about yourself, your family and your current ministry. My name is Brent Ingersoll. I have lived my entire life in Atlantic Canada, and for the last 16 years I have had the privilege of serving at Kings Church based in Quispamsis, New Brunswick. My wife,...
How You Can Customize Your Christian Degree in Canada
If you’ve been called to serve God as your vocation through a career in ministry, the possibilities to pursue your interests and goals are endless with a Bachelor’s Degree in Ministry at Kingswood University. Throughout this four-year degree program, students have the...
Following God’s Lead
It was a summer camp in Grade 7 when Dave Klob (‘97) met his first Kingswood students. As Dave recalls, “They loved Jesus and they loved me. I wanted to love Jesus the way they loved Jesus.” Eventually, Dave made his way to Kingswood where he graduated with a BA in...
Congratulations!
Mike Tapper (BAR, 1998) was selected Faculty Member of the Year at Southern Wesleyan University. Nominated by faculty, staff and students, criteria includes a strong commitment to teaching and classroom performance in addition to an interest in, love of, and positive...
Tips for Remote Learning Success During Online Bible College
With dedication, resolve and purpose, it’s more than feasible to launch your career in vocational ministry from the comfort of your own home. At Kingswood University, our online undergraduate programs make it possible for students to answer their call into ministry...
5 Common Questions About Earning an Accredited Ministry Degree, Answered
If you’re about to begin your journey into adulthood as a university student, there are many benefits to making the decision to attend a Christian university and earn a degree in ministry. At Kingswood University, students not only benefit from a rich on-campus...
Strategies for Church Growth to Consider After Earning Your Masters in Pastoral Theology
Churches are a central establishment in communities all over the world, but many of today’s churches don’t look the same as they did in the past. What’s more, the COVID-19 pandemic has significantly affected attendance at virtually all churches. The American Family...
How Earning an Accredited Ministry Degree Provides You With a Functional Skill Set
Getting a quality education that equips students with the skills they need to boldly step into their chosen profession after graduation is one of the many reasons why students choose Kingswood University. Bachelor’s degree programs at Kingswood University are...
Considering Online Ministry Courses? 3 Reasons to Pursue an Associate of Arts in Evangelism & Compassion Ministry
Answering the Call into ministry can look different for everyone. For some Christians, the act of serving others might take the form of marketplace ministry, aligning their faith with a secular career path, while for others, a traditional church setting is where they...
Kingswood University Announces New Partnership with CampusEDU
Kingswood University’s commitment to providing quality, flexible options for students to study online has reached a new level through a strategic partnership with CampusEDU. Kingswood recognizes a growing number of students need the flexibility to take care of their...
Where Can You Serve After Gaining Your Accredited Ministry Degree? Find Out Here
Leading a life of service can look different for every Christian. Opportunities for ministry are everywhere, and if you’ve been called upon to dedicate your life to ministry, you may be surprised that there are a number of different settings in which you can practice...
Why Experience-Based Learning is Important When Earning Your Masters in Pastoral Theology
Experience-based learning is important in preparing for many things we do in our lives. Just as you wouldn’t jump into the ocean without learning how to swim first, preparing for a career in ministry wouldn’t be possible without first gaining practical experience....
4 Tips for Launching Your Career After Completing an Online Ministry Degree
If you’ve been called into a life of ministry, preparing for what matters most isn’t something you can expect to accomplish on your own. Transitioning to a career in vocational or non-vocational ministry is an involved process, made possible through self-reflection,...
How to Make the Most of Campus Life While Attending a Christian University in Canada
When it comes to training to minister as your vocation, a strong campus community and student life are important in cultivating a holistic lifestyle and developing further as a follower of Christ. Located in beautiful New Brunswick, Kingswood University’s on-campus...
How a Master of Arts in Pastoral Theology Can Enhance Your Ministry Career
If you’re currently serving in ministry, but feel that your full potential within the field is yet to be reached, earning a Master of Arts in Pastoral Theology could be right for you. While going back to school after a hiatus may be intimidating, Kingswood...
Why Gaining Practical Ministry Experience During Your Undergrad is Important
If you’ve been called into a life of ministry, your dedication to helping others know Christ will also be your occupation and career. In answering this special call, obtaining a degree in ministry can allow you to fully prepare for this role. A degree in ministry can...
An Interview with KU Alumnus Eric Currie
Eric, when did you attend Kingswood University, and what was your major? I attended from 1988 to 1992 and received a BA in Religion with a major in Youth Ministry. What ministry and graduate work did you do after graduating? I was the first youth and young adult...
Serving the Community with Passion and Purpose
Life can take unexpected turns, something Barb Farrow knows personally. She was with her husband, Casper, on the day he opened the doors for the first service at Grace Community Wesleyan Church in Buffalo, NY. Barb and Casper served together through the nearly four...