Charles Spurgeon was a pastor with a God-sized vision. He pastored the Metropolitan Tabernacle in London for over forty years in the mid-nineteenth century. Under his preaching, thousands were regularly fed and challenged from God’s Word. Under his leadership, the…
Category: Ministry Matters
Portrait of an Effective Minister
I’ve never been accused of being a great artist. But that hasn’t stopped me from doing some drawing. In fact, I sketched an impromptu picture during the first course I taught after coming to Heritage. The class was on the…
Dealing with Criticism as a Preacher or Teacher
Preachers can count on being critiqued. In some ways, it’s only fair. Preaching, by its very nature, takes place in a public forum. And going public with our thoughts—even when seeking to exposit God’s Word—opens us to public response. Since…
God’s Calling on Your Life
"What would God have me do with my life?" That's a question that many of our college students at Heritage ask. But it's not just young adults who wonder about this. Many Christians of all ages and stages find themselves…
The Christmas Story in 3 Minutes (Revisited)
Several years ago, I had the joying of traveling to Ottawa to tell the Christmas story at a Christian Embassy banquet for government leaders–MPs, Senators and ambassadors. The challenge was the time limit: three minutes. Having a three minute time limit…
Praise and Prayer Update (October 20, 2023)
We can praise the Lord together for answered prayer related to the accreditation visit from the team from ABHE (Association for Biblical Higher Education). Dr. Barry Howson reported that the visit went well. We received several commendations and some recommendations…
For All Who Are Waiting
Psalm 40 begins with the words: "I waited patiently for the Lord." I've found waiting for the Lord a hard thing to do. And waiting patiently is harder still. When the Lord's timing seems painfully slow, our patience tends 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…
Rick’s New Book
If we are being candid, most of us would admit to areas where we feel stuck in an ongoing sin pattern. It could be a critical spirit that is quick to find fault with others. Or an unruly tongue that…
Rick and Linda Reed 