Ever wondered why Columbia’s Quest program focuses on outdoor adventure? We asked Quest Director Jeremy Walker to fill us in on how getting outside is the best way to re-connect: with God, with yourself, with Creation, and with people. Have you noticed that parts of our society are increasingly distant from the rest of God’s creation? … Read More
Greg Thiessen is the Manager of Columbia’s Metzger Collection as well as Assistant Registrar for the college and a sessional instructor. He graduated with a Master of Arts – Theological Studies, specializing in church history. This past weekend on May 25-26, Columbia hosted the #ChurchToo conference addressing the reality and potential of Professional Sexual Misconduct … Read More
Being a part of the Columbia community has been a HUGE blessing! When you’re commuter, it can be tempting to head off-campus after class without really engaging, so from two commuters – here are some tips and stories about getting involved! Who’s Writing to You? Kirstyn: Hey there! I have been a Commuter Host for … Read More
We had the chance to catch up with Rachael Henderson Konzelmann, who graduated from Quest with the class of 2014, then returned to Columbia to complete courses in the LEAD certificate (which later developed into the Applied Leadership program). We asked Rachael about her transition to University of the Fraser Valley, and how Columbia helped … Read More
Wes Braun (second from left) is completing his third-year Intercultural Studies internship in Myanmar & Thailand with MB Mission’s TREK program. TREK is an intense discipleship-in-mission opportunity with two months of training, followed by seven months serving across cultures. Full Circle Three years ago, I served in Myanmar with YWAM. It opened my eyes to beauty and suffering in … Read More
