Graduates

Artizo has successfully trained many graduates. Here's what some of our recent graduates have to say:

Sean Love, Pastor, St. John's Richmond Church

“Artizo has been very helpful in refining my understanding of the work of the Church, why we do what we do, what things are of primary importance, and the role of God and His word in changing lives. Artizo is a biblical, Christ-centred, and intellectually challenging program that met and exceeded my expectations.”

Sean Love started a new church in Feb 2007, St. John's Richmond Church, in obedience to Christ's calling. www.stjohnsrichmond.ca

David Alexander, postulant for ordination in the Anglican Church of Canada

“When I first heard about the Artizo program, it immediately struck me as the perfect opportunity to achieve two important objectives. The first was to seriously explore a possible vocation to full-time gospel ministry. The second was to be trained and equipped for such a ministry through working as an apprentice with an experienced, able, evangelical Christian leader. I am confident that my year in Artizo will significantly impact the rest of my life. It has helped me lay a solid foundation for effective gospel ministry, connecting me with a wide range of resources, and fostering enduring relationships that will remain long after the apprenticeship is over.”

Sean Martin, postulant for ordination, M. Div. student at Wycliffe College

“After my conversion, I had a deep desire to serve the Lord in ministry. But I was asking myself questions like “Should I be ordained?” “What would my ministry look like?” and “How can I gain experience in gospel ministry while seeking God's will for my life and discovering my strengths and weaknesses?" Artizo was the appropriate area for finding answers to these questions and others. Artizo gave me the opportunity to engage in full-time gospel ministry, under the direction of godly, gifted teachers. I had the opportunity to try out many types of ministry while growing in Christian character and competence. Artizo has been very beneficial to my experience in theological college, and has also been of great benefit to my current ministry.”

Jo Ella Eriksen, M. Div., Regent College, Pastoral Evangelist at St. John’s (Shaughnessy)

“Artizo provided me with the support, context, and time to become aware of my own strengths and weaknesses for Christian ministry. I also gained more confidence in my abilities to lead and to speak. After completing the Artizo program, I stepped into the position of Pastoral Evangelist at St. John’s. I have been deeply grateful for what I have received from God through the Artizo Institute, as I learn to follow Him in this new role.”
 

Anna Spray, M. Div. student at Regent College, Anglican Studies Program

“I came to Artizo to further explore a calling to ministry and to mature any pastoral abilities I felt I had. I was also interested in developing strength in areas where I felt I lacked ability. Artizo has given me the chance to serve the Church in new ways, while exploring matters of biblical theology with those more knowledgeable than I. Basically, being involved in Artizo has been much like a theological bootcamp, an extremely helpful exercise for anyone considering full-time ministry.”