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With Everyone Watching: Parenting as a Pastor's Wife

By Brittany Koleba

Discover the heartfelt challenges of parenting as a pastor's wife. Brittany Koleba reflects on grace, self-imposed expectations, and finding freedom from perfection in the midst of ministry pressures.

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Your College Application Questions Answered

By Jori Willems (College Blog)

Why should I apply early? Is applying committing to attend? College applications are open for Fall 2023 and Spring 2024, so we’re answering all your questions to help you have a stress-free application process.

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3 Reasons Why I Love the NLT

By Carl Hinderager

Hear Carl Hinderager, PhD and Briercrest legend, explain why the NLT is his Bible of choice. No matter what translation you prefer, we promise you'll find his love for Scripture contagious.

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Church, Don't Forget About Camp Ministry!

By William Dmytrow (College Blog)

This summer, we all face the uncertainty of what distancing measures will still be in place due to COVID-19. Camps are no different, and their important ministry to this generation of youth and young adults needs our continued support.

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How Coming to Briercrest as a Student Athlete Changed My Life

By Jaalah Ward (College Blog)

First year student athlete Jaalah Ward shares how coming to Briercrest changed her life, from her relationship with God to her athletic career.

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Closing the Gap on Social Distancing

By Sid Koop (College Blog)

Even in a time of social distancing, activities related to smartphones and digital media are linked to less happiness in youth. Sid Koop shares advice on how to close this gap and help our kids towards social, mental, and spiritual health.

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9 Ways to Pay for Your First Year at College

By Adam McNeil (College Blog)

Private Christian education is expensive. However, each year students tell us that the cost is worth it, and more accessible than they thought. The average Briercrest student uses four sources to pay for school—here are nine you should know about!

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Why Living in Dorm Makes a Difference

By Spencer Meisner (College Blog)

At Briercrest College, dorm life is the foundation of our community and over 80% of students start in dorm. Here are three reasons why living in dorm will change your college experience for the better.

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Mentorship Matters

By Sid Koop (College Blog)

Recent studies discovered that Christian mentorship is simply too important not to do. Here are some ways you can encourage mentorship for your kids and their friends.

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Let's Talk About Bell Let's Talk

By Cody Matchett

How can we move from awareness to action? What should our goals be when we talk about mental health? Cody Matchett explores ways to heal the 7 lost human connections that can get overlooked in our cultural conversation surrounding mental health.

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Light

By Truitt Wiensz

Follow along as Dr. Truitt Wiensz describes the wonder of light throughout Scripture and science.

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