This week, we continue with our theme on the place, value, and importance of cultivating historic spiritual practices in our lives as a principle of Christian discipleship. We are honoured to welcome the Rev. Dr. Jonathan Griffiths to our chapel. Jonathan will explore the spiritual practice of "study". He is the current Lead Pastor at The Metropolitan Bible Church (The Met), one of the Ottawa region's largest local congregations. A native of Toronto, Jonathan lived...
Jan 21, 2020•21 min•Ep. 365
In this chapel, we continue with our theme on the place, value, and importance of cultivating historic spiritual practices in our lives as a principle of Christian discipleship. Rich Birch joins our community this week to share about the importance and need of "retreat". Rich is currently the Executive Director of Camp Mini-Yo-We, which focuses on developing tomorrow's leaders through life-changing adventures in God's creation. Previously, he was one of the...
Jan 14, 2020•20 min•Ep. 364
This week, during our Intersession Week, we're happy to welcome Pastor Carl Santos back to our pulpit. Pastor Santos’ message is entitled, “A Profile of Thankfulness”. Carl Santos is the pastor at New City Church in Calgary. Carl completed his undergraduate degree (Hons.BA) from the University of Toronto and his Master of Theology from Tyndale Seminary. He is currently completing his Doctoral of Ministry degree at Tyndale in the area of Preaching and Culture...
Jan 07, 2020•22 min•Ep. 363
We continued with our theme on the place, value, and importance of cultivating historic spiritual practices in our lives as a principle of Christian discipleship. Pastor Kaarina Hsieh is a long-time friend to Tyndale. Previous to her current work as the Lead Pastor at Parkway Forest Community Church in Toronto, Kaarina served as the Dean of Students at Tyndale Seminary for several years. She is also a graduate of Tyndale Seminary. She and her husband, Dr. Wayne Hsieh, live in North...
Nov 26, 2019•29 min•Ep. 362
This week we continue our series on the ancient practices of the Christian faith. The Rev. Dr. Bishop Cliff Fletcher of the Free Methodist Church in Canada reflected on the importance and grace of Sabbath-keeping. Bishop Cliff writes, “God established a creation rhythm that we are designed for – any deviance from the rhythm harms our relationships with God, ourselves, others and the environment. Sabbath is an essential piece of the creation rhythm. Sabbath is to be practiced...
Nov 19, 2019•21 min•Ep. 361
Kathy possesses a wonderful global awareness, having grown up in East Africa and lived out much of her ministry experience in the multi-cultural city of Toronto. Her 30 years in disciple-making has included ministering to university students, business people, seniors, and everyone in between. She is a catalyst for the deeper life as she helps others journey from disillusionment, disengagement, and distraction into the vibrant, abundant life Jesus promised. She presently ministers in the...
Nov 12, 2019•23 min•Ep. 360
This is our second of four chapels commemorating Dr. Nelson’s leadership to Tyndale over the past decade. Rick Tobias will give us his wise words gleaned from his years of service in a ministry of compassion and consider what he has been thinking about recently in the area of justice. Since 1984, Rick Tobias has been a regular lecturer at Tyndale University College & Seminary in the areas of urban ministry, youth-at-risk and poverty in Canada. He is the former President...
Nov 05, 2019•25 min•Ep. 359
This week we're glad to welcome the Rev. Dr. Alan Davey, Senior Pastor of Weston Park Baptist Church, an inner-city church in Toronto. Along with his work as a churchman, he is also an adjunct professor of Christian spirituality and worship at Tyndale. He has coauthored three books: Climbing the Spiritual Mountain (2014), Abba's Whisper (2017), and The Passionate Bride (2019). Alan and his wife Elizabeth, a recently retired and long-time professor of English at TyndaleU, reside...
Oct 29, 2019•18 min•Ep. 358
The Rev. Dr. Andrew Lau, Lead Pastor of Cornerstone Christian Community Church in Markham, Ontario, will be speaking on the practice of corporate worship. Pastor Lau has over 30 years of ministry experience and holds a PhD in New Testament from the University of Aberdeen. He resides in Markham with his wife Libby and two children, Zachary and Konstanza.
Oct 22, 2019•23 min•Ep. 357
This week, we are grateful that the Rev. Dr. Phil Reinders, Senior Minister at Knox Spadina Presbyterian Church in Toronto, will begin a special series of chapel talks that will take place throughout 2019-2020 in honour of our president, Dr. Gary Nelson, who will be retiring in June 2020. Rev. Dr. Phil Reinders is the senior minister at Knox Presbyterian Church in downtown Toronto, Ontario. Rev. Dr. Reinders began his ministry at Knox in 2012. He has primary preaching and teaching...
Oct 08, 2019•24 min•Ep. 356
2019 marks the 125th anniversary of Tyndale’s founding. In this Community Chapel’s Founders’ Day, Dr. Brad Faught, Professor of History at Tyndale University College, will speak about Dr. Harris’ leadership and legacy. Dr. Faught teaches British, European, African, and Indian history. Prior to coming to Tyndale he taught at Mount Allison University and the University of Toronto. He is the author of six books: The Oxford Movement: A Thematic History of the...
Oct 01, 2019•18 min•Ep. 355
In this Community Chapel, Scott Forbes, a Tyndale Seminary alumnus, and the Director of Development and Mobilization for IJM’s work in Eastern Canada will be speaking about the work of IJM and that every person trapped in slavery has a name, a story, and a dream. The title of his message is “Justice or Just Us?” Scott Forbes serves as the Director of Development and Mobilization for IJM Canada in Ontario and Eastern Canada. In his role, Scott builds relationships with...
Sep 24, 2019•28 min•Ep. 354
Dr. Gary Nelson begins the 2019/2020 academic year and delivers its opening address. Dr. Nelson message is titled “A great cloud of witnesses”. In this message, he assures students they are not alone in their journey at Tyndale. Though they may fail or outwardly rebel many times, he encourages students to stay the course and finish the race that is marked for each of them with perseverance. Dr. Gary Nelson is a published author, dynamic speaker and recognized Christian...
Sep 10, 2019•16 min•Ep. 353
How many of you have ever felt like a square peg in a round hole or a round peg in a square hole? In this chapel, Rev. Jacob Birch will speak about Moses’ “Desert Lesson” based on Deuteronomy 31:8. Jake is passionate about the Church, preaching the Word of God, and has a deep desire that people are drawn to follow Jesus. Jake serves in Atlantic Canada coaching church planters and pastors in Atlantic Canada for the Christian & Missionary Alliance denomination in...
Jul 30, 2019•23 min•Ep. 352
Rev. Dr. Siang-Yang Tan will be speaking on true security and how God’s peace is the foundation for true security and the antidote to anxiety and worry. He will talk about five main guidelines for experiencing God’s peace which is really a gift from Him. Rev. Dr. Siang-Yang Tan, Ph.D. (McGill University) is Professor of Psychology at Fuller Theological Seminary in Pasadena, California and Senior Pastor of First Evangelical Church Glendale in California. He is a...
Jul 23, 2019•31 min•Ep. 351
In this chapel, Andrew Mugford talks about hope and looking past symbol to real hope. He reminds us to ask ourselves what does hope means for us. Andrew Mugford graduated from Tyndale University College in 2012, with a BA, Religious Studies. Previously he obtained a diploma in Corporate Communication from Centennial College. He worked as an emergency medical dispatcher before returning to school. He is now an admissions counsellor for Tyndale, primarily focused on sharing the story of...
Jul 16, 2019•27 min•Ep. 350
Jesus is alive. The best way you can move forward is not to fear what he has for you. Rev. Dr. Jeff Loach is excited to offer a message of hope and challenge to our community Rev. Dr. Jeff Loach (B.A., University of Waterloo; M.Div., Tyndale Seminary; D.Min., Ashland Theological Seminary; Th.M. Tyndale Seminary; C.S.D., Canadian Council of Professional Certification) is a minister of The Presbyterian Church in Canada, serving as Lead Pastor of St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church,...
Jul 02, 2019•20 min•Ep. 349
This week we have the privilege to have Rev. Dr. Edward Ho of Markham Chinese Baptist Church speak in our chapel. Dr. Ho will be speaking from Psalm 127 with his message entitled “Build the house”. Although children are a reward from the Lord, humans are still responsible to build a household. What type of household are we building? How much have we involve the Lord in our parenting? Rev. Dr. Edward Ho (Ph.D., McMaster Divinity College) is an accomplished academic scholar...
Jun 18, 2019•19 min•Ep. 348
Does God cry in heaven? Dr. Bill Webb, in his message entitled "Tears in Heaven: Portraits of a Crying God", will look at four portraits of God who cries and suffers because of the suffering impact of our world. Dr. Bill Webb received his Ph.D. from Dallas Theological Seminary and is an Adjunct Professor of Biblical Studies at Tyndale Seminary. Bill has worked as a pastor, chaplain, and professor over the past twenty some years. In addition to conference speaking ministry, he...
Jun 11, 2019•22 min•Ep. 347
Our society always attempts to insulate itself from pain and death. Rev. Dr. Dave Overholt will address how to embrace pain with his message entitled “On Embracing Pain”. Rev. Dr. Dave Overholt is an Adjunct Professor of Youth and Family Ministries here at Tyndale Seminary. He is also the founding pastor of Church on the Rock, one of the largest and longest running youth-targeted churches in North America. In addition to 27 years in youth ministry, Dr. Overholt has a...
May 28, 2019•21 min•Ep. 346
This week’s community chapel is pleased to welcome one of the students in the DMin (Preaching) program. Carl’s message is entitled, “On Forgiveness”. The problem Paul presents us with is that we must forgive but we cannot seem to forgive. Carl will speak on why we cannot seem to forgive, how can we forgive, and what does it mean to forgive. Carl Santos is the pastor at New City Church in Calgary. Carl completed his undergraduate degree (Hons.BA) from the...
May 21, 2019•20 min•Ep. 345
In this week’s chapel, Dr. James Beverley will illustrate from the story of Jesus and Peter walking on water in the book of Matthew. Dr. James Beverley will provide tips on how to walk on water. Dr. James Beverley, Professor of Christian Thought and Ethics at Tyndale Seminary, has taught at Tyndale since 1988. He is the author and editor of twelve books, including Nelson’s Illustrated Guide to Religions, Religions A to Z andCounterfeit Code, a reply to Dan Brown...
May 14, 2019•27 min•Ep. 344
For our inaugural 2019 Spring/Summer Chapel, we are delighted to welcome the Rev. Dr. Marilyn Draper to our pulpit. Dr. Draper’s message is intriguingly entitled, “Mission: Life-Giving Radioactive Fallout from an Explosion of Joy” Rev. Dr. Marilyn Draper is an Assistant Professor of Practical Theology here at Tyndale Seminary. As a church planter and an ordained minister, Dr. Draper combines years of frontline ministry experience with theological expertise. As an...
May 07, 2019•26 min•Ep. 343
This week, we’re honoured to have Professor Donald Goertz, Associate Professor of Church History and Director of the Master of Divinity Church in the City: In-Ministry Program at Tyndale Seminary, bring a message to our community. Retiring this summer after almost 30 years of loyal service to Tyndale and in conjunction with Tyndale’s 125th Anniversary, Professor Goertz speaks from his rich memory of Tyndale’s institutional history and his deep desire for the church in...
Apr 02, 2019•24 min•Ep. 342
The message in this week’s community chapel is titled “Off with his head!” Rev. Dr. Timothy Tang speaks from Mark 6:14-29 which emphasizes that the cost of discipleship and following Jesus is high. But, miraculous things will happen when we use our place of privilege where we can actually change the world. Rev. Dr. Timothy Tang is Director of the Tyndale Intercultural Ministry Centre. Rev. Dr. Timothy Tang was born in Toronto where he now lives with his wife Joanne,...
Mar 26, 2019•22 min•Ep. 341
Many sermons summarize the gospel of Matthew 14:13-33 as if you wanna walk on water, you’ve gotta get out of the boat. In this community chapel, Rev. Dr. Kevin Livingston gives another point of view to Matthew 14:13-33. Rev. Dr. Kevin Livingston is the Associate Professor of Pastoral Ministry at Tyndale Seminary and Pastor of Clairlea Park Presbyterian Church. Educated at Seattle University, Fuller Theological Seminary and the University of Aberdeen Scotland (Ph.D.), he has...
Mar 19, 2019•28 min•Ep. 340
Pastor Mark Regis message in this community chapel fits well with the Lenten season. He says, “As we journey towards the Cross of Christ in this season of Lent, [the] message will look at the willing self-emptying of God, and the remarkable treasures that have been opened up to us through his poverty.” Mark currently serves as an Associate Priest at St. Paul’s with a focus in discipleship – helping people to grow in their faith in Jesus and live into their God-...
Mar 12, 2019•21 min•Ep. 339
This week’s Community Chapel message is titled Contagious Christians in an Age of Comfortable Christians. Do you want to become a contagious Christian in today’s unperfect world? When people see you, do you want to radiate Jesus Christ from your face? Dr. Matthew Kim will share from the book of Acts 2:41-47 about how to become a contagious Christian in today’s world. Dr. Matthew D. Kim is Co-Director of the Haddon W. Robinson Center for Preaching, Director of Mentored...
Mar 05, 2019•29 min•Ep. 338
What does it really means to put Jesus at the center of it all? Can you surrender it all for Him? Dr. Gary Nelson will share about what it means to put Jesus in the center and to surrender to the experience He gives you. Dr. Gary Nelson is a published author, dynamic speaker and recognized Christian leader in Canada and around the world. Dr.Nelson is currently the President and Vice Chancellor of Tyndale University College & Seminary. Prior to becoming president of Tyndale, Dr....
Feb 26, 2019•26 min•Ep. 337
What do you feel like you need to keep going on your journey of faith? The title of this week’s community chapel message is “The Way is Made by Walking”. Christa Hessellink, a Tyndale Seminary graduate, former pastor, and current author and popular speaker, will share four things that will help you keep going onward and upward. Christa is the founder of the Love2Love Project which, to date, has given over $45,000 to vulnerable children in Syria and Mozambique. She is...
Jan 29, 2019•18 min•Ep. 336
