Perspectives
Published bi-annually by the Vancouver School of Theology, Perspectives magazine explores contemporary issues in theological education, and challenges the frontiers of new thought.
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Finding My Way
When I arrived at VST as a lost, young 20-something, I was without any vision or sense of vocation for my life. I loved God, but I didn’t know how t ...
Jesus the Good Gardener
When Jesus considered the lives of the people around him, he observed that many of them exist as seeds that never achieve their full potential. Althou ...
Partnerships—the Key to a Resilient Community
The two most important determinants of a truly happy, fulfilled life are social purpose and connection with others. Period. Studies everywhere—from ...
Reconciling Identity Tensions
Ross Lockhart, Vancouver School of Theology Professor of Mission Studies, along with colleagues Albert Chu (Tapestry Church and Director of the Centre ...
Gracia Prank
Moving to Canada was a long-awaited dream that became a reality on July 19, 2023, when I arrived in Vancouver. The day was a mix of excitement and anx ...
VST—a Big Small School
Partnerships across the province, country, and globe sustain and enrich communities of faith and learning. ...
Reflection & Practice
During my time at VST I’ve come to appreciate that one of our main tasks as student theologians is to bring our learnings heart to heart with the lo ...
Thoughtful for Engagement
Chancellor Evans, VST Board of Governors, Graduates, Faculty, VST staff, distinguished guests, families of our graduates, friends of VST both here in ...
Christian Formation
Loneliness, existential questioning, inadequate budget – this is what many of us experienced in our diocese during Covid-19. Basic questions about l ...
Fellowship at Auschwitz
I found out in March that I was accepted into the 2023 Fellowships at Auschwitz for the Study of Professional Ethics Program (faspe-ethics.org) for th ...
The Church of the Future: Going Deeper
Someone asked me just the other day how I would advise the declining congregation of which he is part. I said, “people need to come out of church fe ...