Part of the Cariboo Bethel Church story that has not yet been told is that after the Interpreting Scripture Today weekend seminar with two other churches in BC, Esther approached me to help coach their team of lay leaders to preach a summer series on the parables. We did this via Zoom, and it was so encouraging to talk through specific parables and how to effectively communicate their truths within the particular context of Williams Lake, BC in 2023. The future of the church is in good hands! Experiences like Cariboo Bethel’s are why I love being part of the mission and ministry of MB Seminary to equip the entire church. We do this in multiple ways:

• Through on-campus and online education,
• Through Teaching Churches in BC, and Alberta, and a new partnership this fall in Steinbach, MB. We expect to launch two more in 2024.
• Through faculty and staff preaching and teaching in many churches.
• Through facilitating leadership development, with resources and training across the country.