Installation Weekend

Last Friday was a momentous day in Word of Life history. Mr. Scott Foreman was installed as the new director for Word of Life Canada. The current director Mr. Gary Stairs transferred his responsibilities to Mr. Foreman Friday evening at 7 PM. This exciting night was focused on what God has been doing in and through the ministry of Word of Life Canada over the past 50 years. Saturday morning was a day of appreciation for Gary and Barb Stairs. In the morning, there were testimonials and presentations from people who had ministered with the Stairs. Tears were shed but the were balanced out by the laughter that echoed again and again. The weekend will go down in WOL history and will be remembered by all who attended.

Gary and Barb Stairs

Scott and Rachel Foreman and their children

Word Studies: Revelation

Class: Revelation

Week #9: April 9-
Professor: Dr. Jimmy DeYoung

Dr. and Mrs. Jimmy DeYoung

Assignments:  Students are to read the Book of Revelation at least twice (two times) during the time period of the classes. Students are also to read the textbook, Revelation: A Chronology by Dr. DeYoung in its entirety.


Dr. Jimmy DeYoung is a well-known prophecy teacher in North America and Europe. He worked with Word of Life in Schroon Lake for 12 years. Later, Dr. DeYoung was the VP and General Manager of New York City’s first Christian radio station for 5 years. Since 1991, he and his wife, Judy, have been residing in Jerusalem where they work as journalists in the second most populated journalistic city in the world. More recently, he received his doctorate from Tennessee Temple. Dr. DeYoung has written several books, produced videos and has a weekly radio broadcast, Prophecy Today.

the revelation of Jesus Christ

The book of Revelation is a controversial topic in the Christian world today. The many views surrounding prophecy create unending debates among theologians and laymen alike. However, this controversy should not deter the believer from studying this incredible section of the Word of God. 

This class helps each student understand the importance of studying all of the written Word of God and having an understanding of Biblical prophecy. Dr. DeYoung emphasizes early on in the class the impact that Revelation should have on the believer's life today.  His passion and enthusiasm for studying prophecy quickly engages each and every student. Giving up-to-date reports of what is happening in the world today, especially in the Middle East, Dr. DeYoung illustrates the imminence of Christ's return, Some of the students shared their thoughts on the teacher and his class:

"Revelation is a very interesting book. It was really amazing to see how prophecy is starting to come true today."
- Esther, Quebec

"Dr. DeYoung was very knowledgeable about how the different prophecies intertwine and was able to clearly present the places the prophecies will occur."
-John, Mount Forest

Plan to come to Campus Days this May and discover what Word of Life Bible Institute has to offer!

SEM 2012

SEM 2012 finished over 18 hours ago but the impact it has left on all those involved will last much longer.

Saturday ended with a Q&A Session with all of the missionaries and a general session with Charlie McCordic. Sunday morning began with another workshop led by Frank Roe (ABWE), and Brian Seeley (HCJB), discussing trends in missions. Students were able to grasp what was happening in the world of missions today whether it is negative or positive. Charlie McCordic had one last session encouraging students to use what God has given them in missions today. The weekend finished with a prayer of dedication from Brian Kent (NCEM).

This conference has been an eye-opener for many involved. Learning about missions is paramount for all believers, and whether going into missions full-time, part-time or not at all. Believers need to be supporting missions through finances and through prayer. Most importantly, believers need to be willing to follow the Lord wherever He leads.

...also I heard the voice of the Lord, saying:

“whom shall I send,
And who will go for Us?”

then I said...

- Isaiah 6:8

Want to learn more about where God is leading you? 

A year at the Word of Life Bible Institute is an amazing place to start! Check out Campus Days in May!

Happening Now: SEM 2012

This morning started off with a session, taught by Charlie McCordic, challenging students with what to look for in a missions agency. Afterwards the students had a chance to sit down one-on-one with the missionaries from each organization represented, and discuss the organization and how the student could possibly fit. This discussion time was followed by brunch. After brunch, Mr. McCordic taught on Being Single in Missions and the students had the opportunity to hear testimonies from missionaries who are single or had been single for a large part of their ministry. Following this workshop, Kevin Simkins, from Rock Mills Fellowship Baptist Church, gave a session on the role of the local church in missions. The students were able to discuss in a board-room setting the issues facing the local church and missions today.

Right now, students are meeting  individually with a couple missionaries for about thirty minutes to discuss where they are and what steps they should consider taking in the future in regards to missions.

What's Happening: SEM 2012

Today was a great start to the Students Exploring Missions Conference 2012! First Dean's Chapel in the morning and then incredible, eye-opening sessions in the evening.

Missionaries began arriving right after lunch and were able to set up a table representing their missions organization. After supper, the first workshop took place with the topic of how missions agencies choos missionaries. The speaker for this session did not only speak for tonight but is also the keynote speaker for the entire weekend: Mr. Charlie McCordic. After the workshop, there was a general session with worship, special music and a skit put on by DECLARE, the BI's drama team. In this session, Mr. McCordic talked about how this world has amazing opportunities for missions.

Remember to come back often to read more about SEM 2012!

Happening Now: Students Exploring Missions Conference

This weekend Word of Life Bible Institute has the privilege of  hosting eight missions organizations for the Students Exploring Missions Conference (SEM). The theme this year is Informers: People Need to Hear. This conference shows students the extent of missions across the globe and the importance of everyone involved. Another aspect of SEM is that each student is able to discover how to get to where God is leading them.

Already this morning, students have had a preview of the weekend in Dean's Chapel. Jonathan Ward, Dean of Students, took students through a very practical session on the process of getting a missionary to the mission field.

Please pray for the students; that God will use this Conference in a powerful way in their lives.
Also, keep checking back here for  more updates on what's happening and what the students are learning.

A Student's Testimony

I grew up in a Christian home, went to church and youth group but only had a religion not a relationship. Around my friends I was completely different then at home, I got into the wrong crowd and started doing all the wrong things, I went through some really hard experiences and I ended up getting bitter with my parents because even though they weren’t aware of what I was doing the guilt I was feeling turned to anger towards them.

  My viewpoint became “the less I am home the better.” When I turned sixteen I decided to choose my life I had with my friends over the one I had when I was with my family and moved out. I stayed at a few different places, couch surfing and completely living for myself, My relationship with my siblings and parents diminished. I knew what I was doing was wrong because of the way I had been brought up but I made sure I was never sober enough to feel guilt or conviction. My dad sent me away to a camp for two weeks to try and help me get sober and it was there that I finally had the realization that I am a sinner and I needed to be saved.


When the two weeks where up and I returned to my hometown unfortunately I relied on myself more then God and ended up getting back into some of the things I had done before, I used the excuse God made these things for a purpose. But thankfully I was convicted to stop doing chemicals. That August I hit an all time low, I saw where my life was heading and instead of relying on God to help change me again I relied on myself to fix it, I overdosed in an attempt on my life. After being in the hospital for a few days I moved in with my boyfriend thinking maybe that way I would feel some fulfillment. I continued to live a godless lifestyle but still proclaimed to be a Christian. But God wasn’t done with me; He gave me a literal way of seeing that if we proclaim that Christ is in us we need to live like He is in us and fulfillment only comes through Him.( Galatians 2:20)

   I got pregnant. Instantly having to change my lifestyle because of my child being in me was a revelation to me as how we as Christians should change our lives because Christ is in us. I started attending church again and rekindled my relationship with my family and Christian friends. I attended Word of Life Snowcamp and rededicated myself to purity, Now that my faith in Christ was becoming a priority, my relationship with the world was dwindling, In May my son was born and the following February his father and I were separated simply because he was of the world and I was trying my hardest not to be. (1 John 2:15-17)

 Since I have moved back home my faith has continued to grow and I’m excited to see what God has in store for my future, Even though situations may look hopeless if we have faith in God He brings us hope. Being pregnant at sixteen was no one’s idea of perfect but I have the special blessing and privilege of looking into the face of God’s grace everytime I hold Gryphon, God turned my ashes into beauty and has truly set me free, and I’m reminded that God’s plan is the perfect plan and just as He promises He works everything out for good (Jeremiah 29:11)

 I realized also that I need to have a good foundation for me and for my son so I decided Word of Life would be a good place to get a rounded biblical education and instill good habits. Everyone here has been so accommodating to my situation and so thank you very much.
One of my favourite bible passages is 1 Corinthians 5:17.

      “if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation,

                                         old things have passed away,

                                                               All things have become new”