You might have noticed we talk about ‘spiritual formation’ a lot at Columbia. What does that actually mean? How is it happening in the lives of Columbia students? We asked students in Gareth Brandt’s Spiritual Formation & Discipleship class to share a spiritual practice they’ve been growing in this semester. Meditation “Meditation has been a … Read More
Our Senior Admissions Advisor, Ashley Funk, is an expert on all things Abbotsford. We asked her for her best advice on where to find amazing (not too expensive) Christmas gifts in Abbotsford. Happy Shopping! Finding the perfect gifts for everyone on your list can be tough (at least for me, because I hate shopping). I … Read More
This post was written by Evan Rau, Columbia student, about his experiences preparing for a one-act play – Reflections – directed by Worship Arts student Rebecca Laurenti. Scroll to the end for info about showtimes and ticket prices. I am sitting with some old friends and some new ones around a campfire, under a bridge, in the pouring … Read More
The following article appears in the Fall 2016 issue of Columbia’s Contact magazine. It’s written by David Warkentin, director of our Columbia One and General Studies programs. Let’s be honest, looking for a church — a.k.a “church shopping” — is a common part of the North American Christian experience. Advances in technology mean even the … Read More
Categories: For the Soul
~ Abbotsford, BC ~ Columbia Bible College is pleased to announce the launch of its newest educational program: the Emergency Rescue Technician certificate. This unique program will train students in emergency first-response skills, including emergency medical response, search and rescue operations, technical rope rescue, and avalanche safety. At the same time, it provides foundational Bible … Read More