This week we are pleased to have Christina Crook as our speaker. Her message is on the meaning of "Joy" as she reflects on God's Word found in Galatians 5:22 and Psalm 19. She encourages listeners to be generous with their whole hearts and give their attention to Jesus – to choose love over fear.
Abide – Prayer with Lizzie Reynolds. These bi-weekly podcasts offer listeners a chance to reflect and pray meditatively on passages of Scripture related to Galatians 1.
As we begin the traditional Fall semester at Tyndale University, Dr. Marjory Kerr offers an address to our community for the annual Commencement Service – entitled "Legacies – Past, Present and Future".
In this week’s Community Chapel, Zohrab Sarkisian invites listeners to reflect on humility – God opposes the proud and giving grace to the humble from the book of James chapter 4 verses 1 - 10. Zohrab Sarkisian is the President of the Tyndale University Seminary Student Association and a part-time student in the Master of Divinity in Pastoral Studies program. He lives in Pickering, Ontario and works full-time in his own printing shop, married and has two kids.
Continuing our summer series with this week’s chapel podcast, Ali Amani invites listeners to reflect on the importance of extending hospitality – where it is more than inviting or hosting dinners and social events. He shares his reflection from Romans Chapter 12 verse 13. Ali represents Community Life at the Seminary and is the International Students Coordinator as part of Student Development at Tyndale University.
Continuing our summer series with this week’s chapel podcast, Leah Vetro encourages listeners to be open and dive deep into exploring God’s heart for His creation. She shares her reflections from the book of Isaiah chapter 56 verses 1-8. Leah Vetro is the Public Services Librarian at Tyndale University.
Continuing our summer series with this week's Chapel podcast, Clarke Kennedy invites listeners to reflect on God’s attributes – Omniscience, omnipotence, faithfulness and mercy. Clarke reflects on the scripture reading from Romans chapter 8 verses 31-39. Clarke Kennedy is a qualifying Registered Psychotherapist who works in the Counselling department at Tyndale University.
Today is National Indigenous Peoples Day in Canada, a day to recognize and commemorate the First Nations and Indigenous Peoples who make up this country and who have come long before us. In light of this, we have reposted an important message to our community from Mr. Andrew Thunder (his bio is below). The title of his reflection is “A Christian Response to Reconciliation”. Andrew, an Oji-Cree Canadian and proud member of Sachigo Lake First Nation in Treaty 9 Territory, is an advocate for reconc...
As we continue our Summer Series Community Chapel, Andrew Mugford invites listeners to reflect on rest and the call for prayer in our everyday lives from Psalm 119:114. 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 now works as the Digital Marketing Specialist at Tyndale University. He i...
In this week’s Community Chapel, Dr. Ken Michell invites listeners with a reflection entitled “The Lord is your Keeper” from Psalm 121. Dr. Ken Michell teaches Music and Worship Arts at Tyndale. Along with his work at Tyndale, Ken is the Worship Director at Bridlewood Presbyterian Church in Scarborough and serves as Vice President of the Christian Conservatory of Music, Canada.
In this week’s Community Chapel, Dr. Andrew Witt invites listeners to pursue wisdom as a long-term strategy to grow. The passage is about the need for wisdom, but also the stark reality of what life looks like without having the wisdom God has richly provided for us from the book of Proverbs Chapter 1 verses 20 - 33. Dr. Witt at the undergraduate in the Biblical Studies and Theology department. His main area of focus is on the Old Testament, specializing in the book of Psalms. Dr. Witt is a rece...
In this week’s Community Chapel, we are joined by Rev. Dr. Soong-Chan Rah as part of this year’s Preaching Conference - Preaching to Reach the World in Our Neighbourhood. His message invites listeners to reflect on the church’s position in a changing world and the necessity of lament. Rev. Dr. Soong-Chan Rah is Robert B. Munger Professor of Evangelism at Fuller Theological Seminary and the author of The Next Evangelicalism (IVP Books, 2009); Many Colors (Moody, 2010); Prophetic Lament (IVP Books...
In this week's Community Chapel, Jennifer Chao asks a question: "What are you facing today that you cannot see?" She invites listeners to reflect on God's faithfulness from Psalm 77. Jennifer Chao is the Admission Coordinator at Tyndale University.
Dr. Marjory Kerr leads Convocation Chapel in celebration of “soon to graduate” students and the installation of Chancellor Harriet Thornhill. Dr. Kerr invites listeners to reflect on the journey to Easter from John chapter 14.
Mrs. Harriet Thornhill leads a Convocation Chapel for 2023 graduates where she shares a story and four personal reflections. Her reflections include finding one's passion and purpose as a journey. She emphasizes the importance of surrounding oneself with people to grow and thrive, being intentional with that core circle of people, and trusting in the Lord.
In this week's Community Chapel, Dr. Daniel Scott shares a message from Psalm 23 and reminds listeners the about the Good Shepherd heading into Holy Week. Dr. Scott is an Associate Professor of Christian Ministries and Director of Modular Programs having previously served as Vice-President and Academic Dean. While Dean, he led the introduction of 8 Honours Bachelor of Arts programs, as well as the creation of the Bachelor of Education program certified by the Ontario College of Teachers....
Abide – Prayer with Lizzie Reynolds. These bi-weekly podcasts offer listeners a chance to reflect and pray meditatively on passages of Scripture related to I and II Samuel.
In this week's Community Chapel, Cheryl Haughton invites listeners to hear her message entitled "Tragedy to Triumph: How My Walk with God Changed." She presents three points: God prepares you for the battle, find God in every single moment, and it is not about being self-centered, but rather God-centered. Cheryl Haughton is Senior Director, Digital Marketing at one of Canada’s largest financial institutions, with responsibility for savings and investments. Previously, she was an award-winning jo...
In this week's Community Chapel, Dr. Daniel Wong shares his message entitled "Encountering God in Worship." Dr. Wong has been a trusted and beloved professor at the undergraduate level in our community for many years. Dr. Wong has taught at Tyndale University since 2000. He taught preaching at Tyndale Seminary from 1997 to 2005. He had extensive pastoral experience at the Toronto Chinese Baptist Church in English ministry since 1982, and when the church expanded to two locations in 1986, he past...
Abide – Prayer with Lizzie Reynolds. These bi-weekly podcasts offer listeners a chance to reflect and pray meditatively on passages of Scripture related to I and II Samuel.
In this week’s Community Chapel, Dr. Miriam Charter invites listeners to her message entitled “ A Hinge Moment in Life ” from Acts Chapter 13. Dr. Miriam Charter is a seasoned storyteller and describes herself as a woman of three passions: Those in our world who, through no fault of their own, have never heard of Jesus Those in our world who suffer intensely for their faith, because they are willing to be known as followers of Jesus The next generation – equipping and mentoring those who will le...
We are excited to bring you the final installment of our Black History Month series, featuring BET's chapel. BET (Black Educators of Tyndale) is a student organization at our university that works to empower and uplift the Black community both on and off campus. This week's chapel features Debby Kumoi, a renowned community leader who has been involved in grassroots community work for years. She has collaborated with many great partners, including Toronto Carnival, and is a member of the Black Co...
Abide – Prayer with Lizzie Reynolds. These bi-weekly podcasts offer listeners a chance to reflect and pray meditatively on passages of Scripture related to I and II Samuel.
This week’s Community Chapel is connected to Student Life and the Centre of Academic Excellence’s job fair. Becky Cripps shares her message about working together in fellowship as believers from the book of Acts 2 verses 42 to 47. Becky Cripps is the Program Director at Muskoka Bible Centre.
In this week’s Community Chapel, we begin our Black History Month series with Pastor Chris Chase who invites us with a message entitled “Share the Story” from Deuteronomy 11, verses 18 and 21. Along with pastoring, Chris Chase is a husband and father of two. His heart is to see people discover God’s love, delve into God’s Word, and live out God’s plan for their lives. When not with his family or serving at his church, Chris is a student and also a member and host of “The House of Common Show”, a...
Abide – Prayer with Lizzie Reynolds. These bi-weekly podcasts offer listeners a chance to reflect and pray meditatively on passages of Scripture related to I and II Samuel.
In this week’s Community Chapel, Dr. Sarah Han, Assistant Professor, Pastoral Ministry shares her message entitled “Go and do likewise”, inviting listeners to explore the Parable of the Good Samaritan from Luke 10 Chapter 10 verses 25 to 37. Dr. Sarah Han considers herself to be a "third culture" Canadian-Korean-Chinese and her formative theology was shaped on the mission field abroad. She has provided leadership in the Canadian immigrant church context for over a decade and has diverse experien...
In this week’s Community Chapel, Lisa Oppitz offers a message entitled “Gentleness as a Response to Anxiety” and shares her reflections from the book of Philippians 4 verse 5. Lisa Oppitz started her Tyndale journey nine years ago this month. She completed her MDiv in Clinical Counselling in 2019 and has been with the Tyndale Wellness Centre since then working with both student and community clients, and now as an assistant supervisor with Tyndale intern therapists. Lisa remains deeply committed...
Abide – Prayer with Lizzie Reynolds and Dr. Heather Birch begins again this Wednesday, January 18, but unlike last term when we gathered on campus, this semester’s “Abide – Prayer” is in podcast format. The podcast will be available every second Wednesday in the morning through the term. These bi-weekly podcasts offer listeners a chance to reflect and pray meditatively on passages of Scripture related to I and II Samuel.
In this week’s Community Chapel. Kevin White shares his message entitled Dreaming with the King and invites listeners to explore Isaiah 40 verses 3 to 5. Pastor Kevin White, an alumnus of Tyndale Seminary (MDiv), is currently Pastor of Youth Ministries at Cornerstone Christian Community Church in Markham where he has served since 2007. He tells us that “I’ve loved being a Youth Pastor since 2000 and Lord willing will retire as a Youth Pastor”. Kevin is a talented and creative communicator and wi...
