Linda and I have spent this past week on the West Coast visiting our families. Rick's mom has recently been through serious ailments and hospitalizations. By God's grace, she is home from the hospital but still facing a series of…
Category: Heritage
Praise and Prayer Update (September 15, 2023)
This past Tuesday we had our Convocation service at Heritage. We launched the school year with a service of worship and celebration. It was a wonderful time of praising God in song and hearing His Word preached by Pastor John…
Praise and Prayer Update (September 8, 2023)
Labour Day Monday was a big day for us--both as a school and as the Reed family. On Labour Day the new, first-year students arrived on campus to move into the residence halls. It's always an exciting day to meet…
Resource Spotlight (Gospel ESL Materials)
For over a decade Linda has been actively involved in teaching ESL (English as a Second Language) as a way of bringing the love and message of Jesus to new Canadians. Several years ago, Linda worked with Heritage students to…
A Big Change for the Reeds
This is a time of significant change in our lives and we wanted to pass on the news. After 10 years of serving as the president at Heritage College and Seminary, I will be moving to the position of Chancellor. …
Marriage Retreat for Pastoral Couples
This October 23-26, Heritage College and Seminary is teaming up with Muskoka Bible Centre to launch a new retreat for pastoral couples. This retreat will provide couples serving in pastoral ministry with the opportunity to find care, encouragement, and rest…
Praise and Prayer Update (June 30, 2023)
As we get ready to celebrate Canada Day, I wanted to send a quick Praise and Prayer Update. Here are some reasons to give thanks and several requests to bring before God's throne of grace (Hebrews 4:16). PRAISE: Fruitful Ministry:…
My Most Joyful Moment at Heritage
In my ten years at Heritage, I have experienced many joyful moments—talking with students on campus, worshipping the Lord in chapel services, and training young preachers in homiletics courses.Still, my most joyful moment happens each year at our graduation ceremonies.…
Happy 30th and 40th Anniversaries
It's been a while since we've posted as we've been finishing up the school year and taking some time off to rest and refresh. Let me give a bit of an update and highlight two special anniversaries. April finished with…
Praise and Prayer Update (April 1, 2023)
On this April Fool's Day, I'm reminded of a powerful statement made by Jim Elliot, a missionary who was martyred in 1956. Jim wrote this in his journal: "He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain…