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		<title>ONE Open House</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Jayna]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 19:30:47 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>One Day. One Experience. One Disciple. Find out what MCS student life is like at our 2027 Open House! For grades 11-12 and high school graduates.</p>
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</div><div class="fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep" style="align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:10px;width:100%;"><div class="fusion-separator-border sep-single sep-solid" style="--awb-height:20px;--awb-amount:20px;border-color:#e0dede;border-top-width:1px;"></div></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-2" style="--awb-content-alignment:center;"><h1 class="tighter fusion-responsive-typography-calculated" style="--fontsize: 36; line-height: 1.3; --fontSize: 36;" data-fontsize="36" data-lineheight="46.8px">ONE</h1>
<h3 class="blk fusion-responsive-typography-calculated" style="--fontsize: 24; line-height: 1.3; --minfontsize: 24; --fontSize: 24; --minFontSize: 24;" data-fontsize="24" data-lineheight="31.2px"><strong>MCS Open House</strong></h3>
</div><div class="fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep" style="align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:10px;width:100%;"><div class="fusion-separator-border sep-single sep-solid" style="--awb-height:20px;--awb-amount:20px;border-color:#e0dede;border-top-width:1px;"></div></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-3" style="--awb-content-alignment:center;"><h4 class="fusion-responsive-typography-calculated" style="--fontsize: 26; line-height: 1.65; --minfontsize: 26; --fontSize: 26; --minFontSize: 26;" data-fontsize="26" data-lineheight="42.9px"><img decoding="async" class="emoji" role="img" draggable="false" src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/svg/1f5d3.svg" alt="&#x1f5d3;"> Tuesday,<b> <b>March 16,</b></b> 2027<br />10:00 am &#8211; 2:00 pm</h4>
</div></div></div><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-1 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column" style="--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:10px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.84%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:10px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.84%;--awb-width-medium:50%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:3.84%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:3.84%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column"><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-4" style="--awb-margin-top:10px;"><h5><b>Curious what student life is like at our Christian college?</b></h5>
<h5>On Tuesday, March 16, you can sit in on a class (information coming soon), tour the campus, and connect with us over a complimentary lunch.</h5>
<h5>This event is geared for prospective undergrad students (grades 11, 12, or high school graduates), who are interested in learning more about what MCS has to offer. <b><br />
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<h5><b>Spaces are limited!</b></h5>
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</div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-6"><p>Our administrative office and campus is located at <b>2450 Milltower Court</b>, in Mississauga, Ontario.</p>
<p>Note: Students are responsible for arranging transportation to and from the campus.</p>
</div><div style="text-align:center;"><a class="fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-default fusion-button-default button-1 fusion-button-span-no fusion-button-default-type" style="--awb-margin-bottom:20px;" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/zBvzhVs9fNgrWeaK8"><span class="fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default">Get Directions</span></a></div><iframe src="https://www.google.com/maps/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d2889.418131550415!2d-79.75901452382612!3d43.59783487110472!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x89d58c993a7cd837%3A0xee4c984607ca2cc0!2sMaster's%20College%20and%20Seminary!5e0!3m2!1sen!2sca!4v1766171667454!5m2!1sen!2sca" width="600" height="320" style="border:0;" allowfullscreen="" loading="lazy" referrerpolicy="no-referrer-when-downgrade"></iframe></div></div><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-4 fusion_builder_column_4_5 4_5 fusion-flex-column" style="--awb-padding-top:30px;--awb-padding-right:30px;--awb-padding-bottom:10px;--awb-padding-left:30px;--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-bg-color:var(--awb-color2);--awb-bg-color-hover:var(--awb-color2);--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-radius:8px 8px 8px 8px;--awb-width-large:80%;--awb-margin-top-large:10px;--awb-spacing-right-large:2.4%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:50px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2.4%;--awb-width-medium:83.333333333333%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:2.304%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:2.304%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-small:20px;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column"><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-7 lgr" style="--awb-content-alignment:center;"><h1 style="--fontSize: 36; line-height: 1.3;" data-fontsize="36" data-lineheight="46.8px" class="fusion-responsive-typography-calculated">Register now!</h1>
</div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-8 lgr"><p>The ONE Open House is free to attend, but spaces are limited! You <b>must register</b> to reserve your spot. Parents and pastors who wish to accompany interested students can register to attend as well. <b><br /></b></p>
<p><b>Registration closes March 8th.</b></p>
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</div></div></div><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-5 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column" style="--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:10px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:10px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column"><div class="fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep" style="align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:30px;margin-bottom:30px;width:100%;"><div class="fusion-separator-border sep-single sep-solid" style="--awb-height:20px;--awb-amount:20px;border-color:#e0dede;border-top-width:1px;"></div></div><i class="fb-icon-element-2 fb-icon-element fontawesome-icon fa-edit fas circle-no" style="--awb-iconcolor:var(--awb-custom_color_12);--awb-iconcolor-hover:var(--awb-custom_color_12);--awb-font-size:32px;--awb-align-self:center;--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-right:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:10px;--awb-margin-left:0px;"></i><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-10" style="--awb-content-alignment:center;"><h3 class="fusion-responsive-typography-calculated" style="--fontsize: 24; line-height: 1.3; --minfontsize: 24;" data-fontsize="24" data-lineheight="31.2px">Why consider <b>MCS?</b></h3>
</div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-11"><p>At Master&#8217;s College and Seminary, you&#8217;ll be formed as a whole person—heart, mind, and spirit—within a Christ-centered learning community. Grounded in biblical and theological truth and shaped by a Pentecostal worldview, MCS combines academic excellence with hands-on, experiential learning. Guided by expert faculty and immersed in practical ministry formation, you&#8217;ll grow into a thoughtful, capable leader—ready to serve the Church with wisdom, humility, and skill.</p>
<p>Studying with MCS opens up many career paths! Our <a href="https://mcs.edu/college/programs/plus/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">+Plus programs</a> offer the option to combine biblical training with vocational training for careers both within and beyond the church. Or you can choose to begin your studies with MCS and then pursue other education in anything from engineering to nursing to carpentry. You can also pursue graduate level studies in areas such as biblical studies, theology, ministry, counselling, or leadership through our <a href="https://mcs.edu/seminary/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">seminary</a> options.</p>
</div><div style="text-align:center;"><a class="fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-default fusion-button-default button-3 fusion-button-span-no fusion-button-default-type" target="_self" href="https://mcs.edu/college/programs/"><span class="fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default">Our Programs</span></a></div></div></div><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-6 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column" style="--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:30px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column"><div class="fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep" style="align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:30px;margin-bottom:30px;width:100%;"><div class="fusion-separator-border sep-single sep-solid" style="--awb-height:20px;--awb-amount:20px;border-color:#e0dede;border-top-width:1px;"></div></div></div></div><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-7 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column" style="--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:30px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column"><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-12" style="--awb-content-alignment:center;"><h4>Can&#8217;t wait to connect with you!</h4>
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		<title>$250 Off Tuition</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Jayna]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 23:00:20 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Refer a friend and get $250 off tuition, EACH!* If you and your referred friend pursue a college program with MCS, you could both be eligible to receive $250 off your tuition costs.   Use code REFER250 on your application when you refer a friend!   Conditions This discount is available for  [...]</p>
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<p>If you and your referred friend pursue a college program with MCS, you could <b>both</b> be eligible to receive <strong>$250 off</strong> your tuition costs.</p>
</div></div></div><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-9 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column" style="--awb-padding-top:30px;--awb-padding-right:30px;--awb-padding-bottom:15px;--awb-padding-left:30px;--awb-bg-color:var(--awb-color2);--awb-bg-color-hover:var(--awb-color2);--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:10px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:10px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:50%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:3.84%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:3.84%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column"><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-14" style="--awb-content-alignment:center;"><h5>Use code <strong>REFER250</strong> on your application when you refer a friend!</h5>
</div></div></div><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-10 fusion_builder_column_3_4 3_4 fusion-flex-column" style="--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:75%;--awb-margin-top-large:10px;--awb-spacing-right-large:2.56%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:10px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2.56%;--awb-width-medium:50%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:3.84%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:3.84%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column"><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-15" style="--awb-content-alignment:center;"><h5>Conditions</h5>
</div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-16 lgr"><p>This discount is available for full-time Master&#8217;s College &amp; Seminary (or <a href="https://www.horizon.edu" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Horizon College and Seminary</a>)<b> full-time program participants only</b> and the referral <b>must be disclosed on the application</b>. Referrals only apply to students with no prior affiliation with MCS or Horizon. A $250 discount is credited to both the referred and referring student accounts upon successful completion of the first semester of studies. This discount applies once per person, per referral.</p>
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<li>$250 discount applied to the accounts of the recruited and recruiting students.</li>
<li>Referee must be named as influencer on recruited student&#8217;s application.</li>
<li>Referring student must be actively enrolled at MCS or Horizon to receive the discount.</li>
<li>Recruited student must enrol in and maintain full-time studies for the year.</li>
<li>Discount is applied in the winter semester.</li>
<li>May be in addition to regular tuition discounts.</li>
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		<title>Graduation 2026</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Jayna]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2026 20:51:32 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Watch the replay of the 2026 MCS Graduation ceremony. Congratulations to all our graduates!</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><div class="fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-3 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling" style="--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;" ><div class="fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-justify-content-center fusion-flex-content-wrap" style="max-width:1331.2px;margin-left: calc(-4% / 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% / 2 );"><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-12 fusion_builder_column_1_4 1_4 fusion-flex-column" style="--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:25%;--awb-margin-top-large:10px;--awb-spacing-right-large:7.68%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:10px;--awb-spacing-left-large:7.68%;--awb-width-medium:25%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:7.68%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:7.68%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column"><div class="fusion-image-element fusion-no-small-visibility" style="text-align:center;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);"><span class=" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-1 hover-type-none"><img fetchpriority="high" decoding="async" width="1080" height="1080" alt="MCS Graduation 2026 Mississauga" title="MCS-Grad-insta-26" src="https://mcs.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/MCS-Grad-insta-26.jpg" class="img-responsive wp-image-21670" srcset="https://mcs.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/MCS-Grad-insta-26-200x200.jpg 200w, https://mcs.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/MCS-Grad-insta-26-400x400.jpg 400w, https://mcs.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/MCS-Grad-insta-26-600x600.jpg 600w, https://mcs.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/MCS-Grad-insta-26-800x800.jpg 800w, https://mcs.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/MCS-Grad-insta-26.jpg 1080w" sizes="(max-width: 1350px) 100vw, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 400px" /></span></div></div></div><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-13 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column" style="--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:10px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.84%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:10px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.84%;--awb-width-medium:50%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:3.84%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:3.84%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column"><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-19 fusion-text-no-margin" style="--awb-margin-bottom:5px;"><h4 style="--fontSize: 26; line-height: 1.65; --minFontSize: 26;" data-fontsize="26" data-lineheight="42.9px" class="fusion-responsive-typography-calculated">Master&#8217;s College &amp; Seminary Graduation</h4>
</div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-20 fusion-text-no-margin" style="--awb-margin-bottom:5px;"><h1>Saturday, April 25, 2026</h1>
<h2>Ceremony at 1:00 pm (ET)<br />
Heartland Church</h2>
<p><b>1100 Canadian Pl, Mississauga</b></p>
</div></div></div></div></div><div class="fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-4 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling" style="--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:3em;--awb-padding-bottom:3em;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;" ><div class="fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-justify-content-center fusion-flex-content-wrap" style="max-width:1331.2px;margin-left: calc(-4% / 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% / 2 );"><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-14 fusion_builder_column_5_6 5_6 fusion-flex-column" style="--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:83.333333333333%;--awb-margin-top-large:10px;--awb-spacing-right-large:2.304%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:10px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2.304%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column"><div style="padding:56.25% 0 0 0;position:relative;"><iframe src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/1198484925?h=a4868d560d&badge=0&autopause=0&player_id=0&app_id=58479" frameborder="0" allow="autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" style="position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;" title="MCS Graduation 2026"></iframe></div><script src="https://player.vimeo.com/api/player.js"></script></div></div></div></div><div class="fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-5 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling" style="--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:30px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;" ><div class="fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-justify-content-center fusion-flex-content-wrap" style="max-width:1331.2px;margin-left: calc(-4% / 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% / 2 );"><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-15 fusion_builder_column_5_6 5_6 fusion-flex-column" style="--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:83.333333333333%;--awb-margin-top-large:10px;--awb-spacing-right-large:2.304%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:10px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2.304%;--awb-width-medium:83.333333333333%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:2.304%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:2.304%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column"><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-21 fusion-text-no-margin" style="--awb-margin-bottom:5px;"><h4 style="--fontSize: 26; line-height: 1.65; --minFontSize: 26;" data-fontsize="26" data-lineheight="42.9px" class="fusion-responsive-typography-calculated"><b>Watch the Ceremony Recording</b></h4>
</div><iframe width="100%" height="768" src=https://boxcast.tv/view-embed/masters-college--seminary-commencement-live-stream---april-25-2026-jtgf5b1evtelbbtq5wkh?showTitle=1&showDescription=1&showHighlights=1&showRelated=0&defaultVideo=next&playInline=0&dvr=1&market=house-of-worship&showCountdown=1&showDonations=0&showDocuments=0&showIndex=0&showChat=0&hidePreBroadcastTextOverlay=0 frameBorder="0" scrolling="auto" allowfullscreen="true" allow="autoplay; fullscreen"></iframe><div ><a class="fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-default fusion-button-default button-4 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://boxcast.tv/view/masters-college--seminary-commencement-live-stream---april-25-2026-jtgf5b1evtelbbtq5wkh"><span class="fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default">Open Livestream</span></a></div></div></div></div></div></p>
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		<title>New Seminary Program: Master of Arts in Pastoral Psychotherapy</title>
		<link>https://mcs.edu/new-ma-pastoral-psychotherapy/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Jayna]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2025 15:03:15 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Introducing a new program from our partners at Horizon Seminary — the MA in Pastoral Psychotherapy degree is now accepting applications for Fall 2026!</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-6 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling" style="--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;" ><div class="fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap" style="max-width:1331.2px;margin-left: calc(-4% / 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% / 2 );"><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-16 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column" style="--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:10px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:30px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column"><div class="fusion-video fusion-youtube" style="--awb-max-width:1920px;--awb-max-height:1080px;"><div class="video-shortcode"><div class="fluid-width-video-wrapper" style="padding-top:56.25%;" ><iframe title="YouTube video player 2" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Dp6b4DQmABo?wmode=transparent&autoplay=0" width="1920" height="1080" allowfullscreen allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture;"></iframe></div></div></div></div></div><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-17 fusion_builder_column_3_5 3_5 fusion-flex-column" style="--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:60%;--awb-margin-top-large:10px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.2%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:10px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.2%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column"><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-22"><h2>Introducing the MA in Pastoral Psychotherapy</h2>
</div><div class="fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep" style="align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:20px;margin-bottom:20px;width:100%;"><div class="fusion-separator-border sep-single sep-solid" style="--awb-height:20px;--awb-amount:20px;border-color:#e0dede;border-top-width:1px;"></div></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-23 lgr"><p>We&#8217;re excited to share about a new program from our partners at <a class="dblu" href="https://www.horizon.edu/seminary">Horizon Seminary</a>! The <b>Master of Arts in Pastoral Psychotherapy </b>(MAPP) degree is <b>now accepting applications for Fall 2026.</b></p>
<p>This 54-credit graduate degree prepares students for professional practice with eligibility for registration with the <a href="https://crpo.ca/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO)</a> — an important step toward serving in regulated clinical settings.</p>
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<p>Whether you feel called toward a vocation in clinical ministry, psychotherapy, or pastoral care, this program equips graduates to serve with professional integrity, theological clarity, and compassionate presence.</p>
<p>This program is ideal for those who:</p>
<ul>
<li>Have completed an undergraduate degree and are eager to pursue graduate study integrating psychotherapy and faith.</li>
<li>Aspire to practice professionally as a psychotherapist in Ontario, Canada (additional supervised hours required post-graduation for full registration).</li>
<li>Desire to serve both the Church and the broader community with expertise and empathy.</li>
</ul>
<p>Please note: The program, launching in Fall 2026, is currently available to <b>Canadian residents only</b>, with specific requirements such as a Canadian Criminal Record and Vulnerable Sector Check.</p>
<p>If you&#8217;re ready to take the next step toward a ministry of healing and hope grounded in psychological skill and spiritual wisdom, we invite you to explore the program details and begin your Seminary application today. Read through the entrance requirements and then fill out the online application form at <a href="https://www.horizon.edu/admissions/seminary-students" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">horizon.edu/admissions/seminary-students</a>.</p>
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</div><div style="text-align:center;"><a class="fusion-button button-flat button-xlarge button-custom fusion-button-default button-6 fusion-button-span-no fusion-button-default-type" style="--button_accent_color:#ffffff;--button_accent_hover_color:#ffffff;--button_border_hover_color:#ffffff;--button_gradient_top_color:var(--awb-custom_color_16);--button_gradient_bottom_color:var(--awb-custom_color_16);--button_gradient_top_color_hover:#0c234b;--button_gradient_bottom_color_hover:#0c234b;" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.horizon.edu/program/ma-pastoral-psychotherapy/"><span class="fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default">Explore the Program</span><i class="fa-sign-out-alt fas awb-button__icon awb-button__icon--default button-icon-right" aria-hidden="true"></i></a></div><div style="text-align:center;"><a class="fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-default fusion-button-default button-7 fusion-button-span-no fusion-button-default-type" style="--awb-margin-top:20px;" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.horizon.edu/admissions/seminary-students/"><span class="fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default">Horizon Seminary Admissions</span><i class="fa-edit fas awb-button__icon awb-button__icon--default button-icon-right" aria-hidden="true"></i></a></div></div></div></div></div>
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		<title>Imagine If We Could Eliminate Canada’s Leadership Pipeline Crisis</title>
		<link>https://mcs.edu/shift-the-leadership-trend/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Jayna]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2025 22:22:53 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Christian Leadership]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>"Friends, this is a pivotal moment for the Church in Canada. God is stirring hearts. Young people are responding..."</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><div class="fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-7 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling" style="--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:0px;--awb-padding-bottom:0px;--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;" ><div class="fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-center fusion-flex-content-wrap" style="max-width:1331.2px;margin-left: calc(-4% / 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% / 2 );"><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-20 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column" style="--awb-padding-top:0px;--awb-padding-bottom:30px;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:17;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:17;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column"><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-26"><p>By<strong> Dr. Jeromey Martini</strong><span class="sm"> | President of Master&#8217;s College &amp; Seminary |</span></p>
</div><div class="fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep" style="align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;width:100%;"><div class="fusion-separator-border sep-single sep-solid" style="--awb-height:20px;--awb-amount:20px;border-color:#e0dede;border-top-width:1px;"></div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-8 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling" style="--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:0px;--awb-padding-bottom:3em;--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;" ><div class="fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-center fusion-flex-justify-content-center fusion-flex-content-wrap" style="max-width:1331.2px;margin-left: calc(-4% / 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% / 2 );"><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-21 fusion_builder_column_2_5 2_5 fusion-flex-column" style="--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:40%;--awb-margin-top-large:10px;--awb-spacing-right-large:4.8%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:10px;--awb-spacing-left-large:4.8%;--awb-width-medium:25%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:7.68%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:7.68%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column"><div class="fusion-image-element " style="text-align:center;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);"><span class=" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-3 hover-type-none" style="border-radius:8px;"><img decoding="async" width="668" height="458" alt="President Martini writing a letter" title="martini-letter" src="https://mcs.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/martini-letter.jpg" class="img-responsive wp-image-21411" srcset="https://mcs.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/martini-letter-200x137.jpg 200w, https://mcs.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/martini-letter-400x274.jpg 400w, https://mcs.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/martini-letter-600x411.jpg 600w, https://mcs.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/martini-letter.jpg 668w" sizes="(max-width: 1350px) 100vw, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 600px" /></span></div></div></div><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-22 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column" style="--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:10px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.84%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:10px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.84%;--awb-width-medium:75%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:2.56%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:2.56%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column"><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-27 lgr"><p>Dear friends,</p>
<p>According to the Evangelical Fellowship of Canada, the Church will need 625 new senior pastors every year for the next 20 years, just to keep pace with retirement and natural turnover. And that doesn&#8217;t include associate pastors, missionaries, church planters, or other vital ministry leaders who serve our communities.</p>
</div></div></div></div></div><div class="fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-9 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background hundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling" style="--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:4em;--awb-padding-bottom:4em;--awb-padding-right-medium:30px;--awb-padding-left-medium:30px;--awb-padding-right-small:30px;--awb-padding-left-small:30px;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;--awb-background-color:var(--awb-color2);--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;" ><div class="fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-center fusion-flex-justify-content-center fusion-flex-content-wrap" style="width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% / 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% / 2 );"><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-23 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column" style="--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:10px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:10px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column"><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-28" style="--awb-content-alignment:center;"><h2>Imagine if we could eliminate <span class="rred"><em>this</em></span> leadership pipeline crisis&#8230;</h2>
</div></div></div><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-24 fusion_builder_column_5_6 5_6 fusion-flex-column" style="--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:83.333333333333%;--awb-margin-top-large:10px;--awb-spacing-right-large:2.304%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:10px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2.304%;--awb-width-medium:66.666666666667%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:2.88%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:2.88%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column"><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-29 lgr"><p>If you are leading a church in Cardinal, Ontario and need a children&#8217;s pastor, you shouldn&#8217;t have to hope someone uproots their life to move across the country. What if you could raise up someone who&#8217;s already sitting in your pews?</p>
<p>Or if you were living in Simcoe, and learned that you need a part-time staff member, who would you find to readily fill in?</p>
</div></div></div><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-25 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column" style="--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:33.333333333333%;--awb-margin-top-large:10px;--awb-spacing-right-large:5.76%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:10px;--awb-spacing-left-large:5.76%;--awb-width-medium:33.333333333333%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:5.76%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:5.76%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column"><div class="fusion-image-element " style="text-align:center;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);"><span class=" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-4 hover-type-none" style="border-radius:8px;"><img decoding="async" width="668" height="458" alt="Church Hub Leaders" title="church-hub-leaders-blue" src="https://mcs.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/church-hub-leaders-blue.jpg" class="img-responsive wp-image-21398" srcset="https://mcs.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/church-hub-leaders-blue-200x137.jpg 200w, https://mcs.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/church-hub-leaders-blue-400x274.jpg 400w, https://mcs.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/church-hub-leaders-blue-600x411.jpg 600w, https://mcs.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/church-hub-leaders-blue.jpg 668w" sizes="(max-width: 1350px) 100vw, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 400px" /></span></div></div></div><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-26 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column" style="--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:10px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.84%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:10px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.84%;--awb-width-medium:66.666666666667%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:2.88%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:2.88%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column"><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-30 lgr"><p><b>What if there were trained leaders, local leaders, ready to step up to enter these roles with confidence?</b></p>
<p>And imagine <i>this:</i></p>
<p>Your church not only receives leaders <b>but<i> sends</i> them.</b> When God calls someone from your congregation to serve elsewhere, you release them with joy because you helped prepare them.</p>
</div></div></div><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-27 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column" style="--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:33.333333333333%;--awb-margin-top-large:10px;--awb-spacing-right-large:5.76%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:10px;--awb-spacing-left-large:5.76%;--awb-width-medium:33.333333333333%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:5.76%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:5.76%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column"><div class="fusion-image-element " style="text-align:center;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);"><span class=" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-5 hover-type-none" style="border-radius:8px;"><img decoding="async" width="540" height="411" title="cardinal-hub" src="https://mcs.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/cardinal-hub.jpg" alt class="img-responsive wp-image-21403" srcset="https://mcs.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/cardinal-hub-200x152.jpg 200w, https://mcs.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/cardinal-hub-400x304.jpg 400w, https://mcs.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/cardinal-hub.jpg 540w" sizes="(max-width: 1350px) 100vw, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 400px" /></span></div></div></div><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-28 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column" style="--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:10px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.84%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:10px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.84%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column"><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-31 lgr"><p>These aren&#8217;t hypothetical scenarios. They&#8217;re real stories, happening today through Master&#8217;s College &amp; Seminary and our growing number of church-based training hubs across Canada. Together with local congregations, we are confronting the leadership gap head-on, helping the Church to not only survive, but <b>flourish</b>.</p>
</div></div></div><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-29 fusion_builder_column_5_6 5_6 fusion-flex-column" style="--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:83.333333333333%;--awb-margin-top-large:4em;--awb-spacing-right-large:2.304%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:10px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2.304%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column"><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-32" style="--awb-content-alignment:center;"><h2>A Biblical Pattern of Flourishing</h2>
</div></div></div><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-30 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column" style="--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:33.333333333333%;--awb-margin-top-large:10px;--awb-spacing-right-large:5.76%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:10px;--awb-spacing-left-large:5.76%;--awb-width-medium:33.333333333333%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:5.76%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:5.76%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column"><div class="fusion-image-element " style="text-align:center;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);"><span class=" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-6 hover-type-none" style="border-radius:8px;"><img decoding="async" width="668" height="458" alt="Two people gathering in a field" title="post-people-gathering-field" src="https://www.horizon.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/post-people-gathering-field.jpg" class="img-responsive wp-image-13521" srcset="https://mcs.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/post-people-gathering-field-200x137.jpg 200w, https://mcs.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/post-people-gathering-field-400x274.jpg 400w, https://mcs.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/post-people-gathering-field-600x411.jpg 600w, https://mcs.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/post-people-gathering-field.jpg 668w" sizes="(max-width: 1350px) 100vw, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 400px" /></span></div></div></div><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-31 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column" style="--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:10px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.84%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:10px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.84%;--awb-width-medium:66.666666666667%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:2.88%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:2.88%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column"><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-33 lgr"><p>In many translations of the Bible, the word <i>flourish</i> means <i>to multiply</i>.</p>
<p>In Genesis, God says, &#8220;be fruitful and flourish.&#8221; He promises Abraham that his descendants will flourish. Luke used the same idea to describe the explosive growth of the early church, even in seasons of pressure and hardship. When circumstances have suggested the church should shrink, it has grown.</p>
<p><b>We believe Canada is entering such a season again.</b></p>
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</div></div></div><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-34 fusion_builder_column_3_5 3_5 fusion-flex-column" style="--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:60%;--awb-margin-top-large:10px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.2%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:10px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.2%;--awb-width-medium:50%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:3.84%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:3.84%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column"><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-35 lgr"><p>For decades, especially since the 1990s, Canadian church engagement has declined and attendance has thinned. &#8220;Regular&#8221; involvement shifted from multiple touch-points a week to perhaps one Sunday a month. Belief and participation waned.</p>
<p><b>But now, something unexpected is happening.</b></p>
<p>Recent Canadian research shows a renewed openness to faith conversations. Interest among 18–34 year olds has nearly <i>doubled</i> in the last few years. Young adults are choosing Christ, and their faith is more intentional, personal, and resilient. Similar renewals are happening in the US and UK as well.<sup> <a href="#ftnt">1</a></sup></p>
</div></div></div><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-35 fusion_builder_column_2_5 2_5 fusion-flex-column" style="--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:40%;--awb-margin-top-large:10px;--awb-spacing-right-large:4.8%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:10px;--awb-spacing-left-large:4.8%;--awb-width-medium:50%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:3.84%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:3.84%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column"><div class="fusion-image-element " style="text-align:center;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);"><span class=" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-7 hover-type-none" style="border-radius:8px;"><img decoding="async" width="668" height="458" alt="Canada Christian student" title="post-future-che" src="https://www.horizon.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/post-future-che.jpg" class="img-responsive wp-image-13112" srcset="https://mcs.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/post-future-che-200x137.jpg 200w, https://mcs.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/post-future-che-400x274.jpg 400w, https://mcs.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/post-future-che-600x411.jpg 600w, https://mcs.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/post-future-che.jpg 668w" sizes="(max-width: 1350px) 100vw, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 600px" /></span></div></div></div><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-36 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column" style="--awb-padding-top:30px;--awb-padding-right:30px;--awb-padding-bottom:10px;--awb-padding-left:30px;--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-bg-color:var(--awb-color2);--awb-bg-color-hover:var(--awb-color2);--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-radius:8px 8px 8px 8px;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:30px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:30px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column"><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-36 lgr scripture"><p>“For the first time in decades, younger adults–Gen Z and Millenials–are now the most regular churchgoers, outpacing older generations, who once formed the backbone of church attendance.”<sup> <a href="#ftnt">2</a></sup></p>
</div></div></div><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-37 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column" style="--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:33.333333333333%;--awb-margin-top-large:10px;--awb-spacing-right-large:5.76%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:10px;--awb-spacing-left-large:5.76%;--awb-width-medium:50%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:3.84%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:3.84%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column"><div class="fusion-image-element " style="text-align:center;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);"><span class=" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-8 hover-type-none" style="border-radius:8px;"><img decoding="async" width="1920" height="1080" title="nrg-prayer" src="https://mcs.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/nrg-prayer.jpg" alt class="img-responsive wp-image-21405" srcset="https://mcs.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/nrg-prayer-200x113.jpg 200w, https://mcs.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/nrg-prayer-400x225.jpg 400w, https://mcs.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/nrg-prayer-600x338.jpg 600w, https://mcs.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/nrg-prayer-800x450.jpg 800w, https://mcs.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/nrg-prayer-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https://mcs.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/nrg-prayer.jpg 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 1350px) 100vw, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 400px" /></span></div></div></div><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-38 fusion_builder_column_2_3 2_3 fusion-flex-column" style="--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:66.666666666667%;--awb-margin-top-large:10px;--awb-spacing-right-large:2.88%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:10px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2.88%;--awb-width-medium:50%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:3.84%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:3.84%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column"><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-37 lgr"><p>But increasing attendance does not automatically form disciples.<sup> <a href="#ftnt">3</a></sup> Faith must be formed. Hearts must be shaped. Minds must be sharpened.</p>
<p>Since 1939, our mission has never changed. Ever since MCS began, we have existed <b>to <i>prepare leaders for the Church.</i></b></p>
</div></div></div></div></div><div class="fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-11 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling" style="--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:4em;--awb-padding-bottom:4em;--awb-padding-right-small:30px;--awb-padding-left-small:30px;--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-background-color:var(--awb-color2);--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;" ><div class="fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-center fusion-flex-justify-content-center fusion-flex-content-wrap" style="max-width:1331.2px;margin-left: calc(-4% / 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% / 2 );"><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-39 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column" style="--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:10px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:10px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column"><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-38" style="--awb-content-alignment:center;"><h2>A Growing, National Movement</h2>
</div></div></div><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-40 fusion_builder_column_5_6 5_6 fusion-flex-column" style="--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:83.333333333333%;--awb-margin-top-large:10px;--awb-spacing-right-large:2.304%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:10px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2.304%;--awb-width-medium:83.333333333333%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:2.304%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:2.304%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column"><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-39 lgr"><p>Serving the Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada, MCS has expanded our partnerships and our national footprint:</p>
<ul>
<li>Forming a strategic partnership with <a href="https://www.horizon.edu" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Horizon College &amp; Seminary</a> in Saskatchewan</li>
<li>Building relationships with churches from Newfoundland to British Columbia</li>
<li>Supporting 100+ church-based training hubs raising leaders from within their own congregations</li>
</ul>
</div></div></div><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-41 fusion_builder_column_3_5 3_5 fusion-flex-column" style="--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:60%;--awb-margin-top-large:10px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.2%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:10px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.2%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column"><div class="fusion-image-element " style="--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);"><span class=" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-9 hover-type-none"><a class="fusion-no-lightbox" href="https://churchhubscanada.ca/locations/" target="_blank" aria-label="MCS-Horizon-Church-Hub-Plots-Jan12" rel="noopener noreferrer"><img decoding="async" width="967" height="520" alt="Church Hubs Canada map" src="https://mcs.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/MCS-Horizon-Church-Hub-Plots-Jan12.png" class="img-responsive wp-image-21664" srcset="https://mcs.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/MCS-Horizon-Church-Hub-Plots-Jan12-200x108.png 200w, https://mcs.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/MCS-Horizon-Church-Hub-Plots-Jan12-400x215.png 400w, https://mcs.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/MCS-Horizon-Church-Hub-Plots-Jan12-600x323.png 600w, https://mcs.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/MCS-Horizon-Church-Hub-Plots-Jan12-800x430.png 800w, https://mcs.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/MCS-Horizon-Church-Hub-Plots-Jan12.png 967w" sizes="(max-width: 1350px) 100vw, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 800px" /></a></span></div>
</div></div><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-42 fusion_builder_column_5_6 5_6 fusion-flex-column" style="--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:83.333333333333%;--awb-margin-top-large:10px;--awb-spacing-right-large:2.304%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:10px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2.304%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column"><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-40 lgr" style="--awb-content-alignment:center;"><h4>We&#8217;re not scaling to keep pace with <i>culture</i>, we&#8217;re scaling to keep pace with God!</h4>
</div></div></div></div></div><div class="fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-12 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling" style="--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:0px;--awb-padding-bottom:3em;--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-background-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;" ><div class="fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-center fusion-flex-justify-content-center fusion-flex-content-wrap" style="max-width:1331.2px;margin-left: calc(-4% / 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% / 2 );"><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-43 fusion_builder_column_1_6 1_6 fusion-flex-column" style="--awb-padding-top:0px;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:16.666666666667%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:11.52%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:30px;--awb-spacing-left-large:11.52%;--awb-width-medium:33.333333333333%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:5.76%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:5.76%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column"><div class="fusion-section-separator section-separator bigtriangle fusion-section-separator-2" style="--awb-spacer-height:50px;--awb-svg-margin-left:11.52%;--awb-svg-margin-right:11.52%;--awb-svg-margin-left-medium:5.76%;--awb-svg-margin-right-medium:5.76%;--awb-svg-margin-left-small:1.92%;--awb-svg-margin-right-small:1.92%;--awb-divider-height:50px;--awb-spacer-padding-top:inherit;--awb-sep-padding:0;--awb-svg-padding:0;"><div class="fusion-section-separator-svg"><svg class="fusion-big-triangle-candy" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" version="1.1" width="100%" height="100" viewBox="0 0 100 100" preserveAspectRatio="none" fill="rgba(246,246,246,1)"><path d="M-1 -1 L50 99 L101 -1 Z"></path></svg></div><div class="fusion-section-separator-spacer"><div class="fusion-section-separator-spacer-height"></div></div></div></div></div><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-44 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column" style="--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:10px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:10px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column"><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-41 lgr" style="--awb-content-alignment:center;"><h2>Where <span class="dblu">You</span> Come In</h2>
</div></div></div><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-45 fusion_builder_column_5_6 5_6 fusion-flex-column" style="--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:83.333333333333%;--awb-margin-top-large:10px;--awb-spacing-right-large:2.304%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:10px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2.304%;--awb-width-medium:83.333333333333%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:2.304%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:2.304%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column"><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-42 lgr"><p>You may have influence, or perhaps affluence. Maybe both.</p>
<p>Your <b>influence</b> matters. A simple conversation that says &#8220;I see something in you,&#8221; can redirect the trajectory of a young life. Many leaders begin with exactly that moment.</p>
<p>Your <b>affluence</b> matters too. As Canadians, we are resourced, and God calls us to steward that well. When we expanded our partnership with <a href="https://www.horizon.edu" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Horizon</a> last year, we deliberately lowered tuition to reduce the burden on students, even though the cost of delivering high-quality theological education continues to rise.</p>
<p>Supporting over 100 churches as they develop leaders is not inexpensive. But we are not asking for support to construct a building, because our churches already have buildings.</p>
<p>We are asking you to <b>build leaders.</b></p>
</div></div></div><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-46 fusion_builder_column_3_5 3_5 fusion-flex-column" style="--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:60%;--awb-margin-top-large:10px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.2%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:10px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.2%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column"><div class="fusion-image-element " style="text-align:center;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);"><span class=" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-10 hover-type-none" style="border-radius:8px;"><img decoding="async" width="900" height="497" title="student-chapel-prayer" src="https://mcs.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/student-chapel-prayer.jpg" alt class="img-responsive wp-image-21136" srcset="https://mcs.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/student-chapel-prayer-200x110.jpg 200w, https://mcs.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/student-chapel-prayer-400x221.jpg 400w, https://mcs.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/student-chapel-prayer-600x331.jpg 600w, https://mcs.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/student-chapel-prayer-800x442.jpg 800w, https://mcs.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/student-chapel-prayer.jpg 900w" sizes="(max-width: 1350px) 100vw, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 800px" /></span></div></div></div><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-47 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column" style="--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:3em;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:10px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column"><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-43 lgr" style="--awb-content-alignment:center;"><h2 class="fusion-responsive-typography-calculated" style="--fontsize: 34; line-height: 1.3;" data-fontsize="34" data-lineheight="44.2px"><span class="dblu">Will you join</span> what God is doing?</h2>
</div></div></div><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-48 fusion_builder_column_5_6 5_6 fusion-flex-column" style="--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:83.333333333333%;--awb-margin-top-large:10px;--awb-spacing-right-large:2.304%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:10px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2.304%;--awb-width-medium:83.333333333333%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:2.304%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:2.304%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column"><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-44 lgr"><p>This is a pivotal moment for the Church in Canada. God is stirring hearts. Young people are responding. Churches are awakening to their role in raising local leaders.</p>
<h5>Together, we can eliminate the leadership pipeline crisis and see a generation of disciples flourish.</h5>
</div></div></div><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-49 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column" style="--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:10px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:10px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column"><div style="text-align:center;"><a class="fusion-button button-flat button-xlarge button-custom fusion-button-default button-8 fusion-button-span-no fusion-button-default-type" style="--button_accent_color:#ffffff;--button_accent_hover_color:#ffffff;--button_border_hover_color:#ffffff;--button-border-radius-top-left:8px;--button-border-radius-top-right:8px;--button-border-radius-bottom-right:8px;--button-border-radius-bottom-left:8px;--button_gradient_top_color:var(--awb-custom_color_11);--button_gradient_bottom_color:var(--awb-custom_color_11);--button_gradient_top_color_hover:#0c234b;--button_gradient_bottom_color_hover:#0c234b;" target="_self" data-hover="bg_slide_left" href="https://mcs.edu/donate#online"><span class="fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default">Give Now</span></a></div><div class="fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep" style="align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:50px;margin-bottom:50px;width:100%;"><div class="fusion-separator-border sep-single sep-solid" style="--awb-height:20px;--awb-amount:20px;border-color:#e0dede;border-top-width:1px;"></div></div></div></div><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-50 fusion_builder_column_1_6 1_6 fusion-flex-column" style="--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:16.666666666667%;--awb-margin-top-large:10px;--awb-spacing-right-large:11.52%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:10px;--awb-spacing-left-large:11.52%;--awb-width-medium:16.666666666667%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:11.52%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:11.52%;--awb-width-small:16.666666666667%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:11.52%;--awb-spacing-left-small:11.52%;"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column"><div class="fusion-image-element " style="text-align:center;--awb-max-width:150px;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);"><span class=" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-11 hover-type-none" style="border-radius:50%;"><img decoding="async" width="516" height="516" alt="Dr. Jeromey Martini Saskatoon" title="JeromeyMartini1" src="https://www.horizon.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/JeromeyMartini1.jpg" class="img-responsive wp-image-12268" srcset="https://mcs.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/JeromeyMartini1-200x200.jpg 200w, https://mcs.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/JeromeyMartini1-400x400.jpg 400w, https://mcs.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/JeromeyMartini1.jpg 516w" sizes="(max-width: 1350px) 100vw, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 200px" /></span></div></div></div><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-51 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column" style="--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:10px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.84%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:10px;--awb-spacing-left-large:0px;--awb-width-medium:40%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:4.8%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:0px;--awb-width-small:83.333333333333%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:2.304%;--awb-spacing-left-small:0px;"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column"><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-45 lgr"><h4>Thank you for investing in this mission.</h4>
</div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-46 lgr"><p><strong>Dr. Jeromey Martini, President</strong><br />
<span class="sm">Master&#8217;s College &amp; Seminary and Horizon College &amp; Seminary </span></p>
</div></div></div><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-52 fusion_builder_column_5_6 5_6 fusion-flex-column" style="--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:83.333333333333%;--awb-margin-top-large:10px;--awb-spacing-right-large:2.304%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:10px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2.304%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column"><div class="fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep" style="align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:80px;margin-bottom:10px;width:100%;"><div class="fusion-separator-border sep-single sep-solid" style="--awb-height:20px;--awb-amount:20px;border-color:#e0dede;border-top-width:1px;"></div></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-47 sm"><p><a name="ftnt"></a>1 Dr. Rhiannon McAleer and Dr. Rob Barward-Symmons. Bible Society. “The Quiet Revival”, April 7, 2025. <a href="https://www.biblesociety.org.uk/research/quiet-revival">https://www.biblesociety.org.uk/research/quiet-revival </a><a name="ftnt"></a></p>
<p>2 Barna Group. “Young Adults Lead Resurgence in Church Attendance.” <i>State of the Church Initiative with Gloo</i>, September 2, 2025. <a href="https://www.barna.com/research/young-adults-lead-resurgence-in-church-attendance/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.barna.com/research/young-adults-lead-resurgence-in-church-attendance/</a></p>
<p>3 Kinnaman, David. Quoted in “Young Adults Lead Resurgence in Church Attendance.” Barna Group, <i>State of the Church Initiative with Gloo</i>, September 2, 2025.<a href="https://www.barna.com/research/young-adults-lead-resurgence-in-church-attendance/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> https://www.barna.com/research/young-adults-lead-resurgence-in-church-attendance/</a></p>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>New Partnership Brings English Language Education to Quebec Churches  We're excited to share some wonderful news for our English-speaking churches in Quebec! Horizon College &amp; Seminary and Master's College and Seminary (MCS) are thrilled to announce a new partnership with our sister college, Institut Biblique du Québec (IBQ), to expand access to quality,  [...]</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><div class="fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-13 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling" style="--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;" ><div class="fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-justify-content-center fusion-flex-content-wrap" style="max-width:1331.2px;margin-left: calc(-4% / 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% / 2 );"><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-53 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column" style="--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:10px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:10px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column"><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-48" style="--awb-content-alignment:center;"><h3>New Partnership Brings <strong>English Language Education </strong>to Quebec Churches</h3>
</div></div></div><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-54 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column" style="--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:10px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:10px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column"><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-49 lgr"><p>We&#8217;re excited to share some <b>wonderful news for our English-speaking churches in Quebec!</b></p>
<p><b><a href="https://www.horizon.edu" target="_blank">Horizon College &amp; Seminary</a></b> and <b>Master&#8217;s College and Seminary</b> (MCS) are thrilled to announce a <b>new partnership</b> with our sister college,<b> <a href="https://ibq.ca/en/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Institut Biblique du Québec</a></b> (IBQ), to expand access to quality, Christian education in English.</p>
<p>Through this new agreement, Horizon and MCS will jointly offer English-language courses for students in the District of Quebec. This marks an important step in equipping and empowering English-speaking believers in Quebec to pursue theological education and ministry training without having to leave the province.</p>
</div></div></div><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-55 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column" style="--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:10px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.84%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:10px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.84%;--awb-width-medium:50%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:3.84%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:3.84%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column"><div class="fusion-image-element " style="text-align:center;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);"><span class=" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-12 hover-type-none"><img decoding="async" width="1336" height="916" alt="IBQ MCS Horizon agreement Quebec 2025" title="IBQ-agreement-2025" src="https://mcs.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/IBQ-agreement-2025.jpg" class="img-responsive wp-image-20064" srcset="https://mcs.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/IBQ-agreement-2025-200x137.jpg 200w, https://mcs.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/IBQ-agreement-2025-400x274.jpg 400w, https://mcs.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/IBQ-agreement-2025-600x411.jpg 600w, https://mcs.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/IBQ-agreement-2025-800x549.jpg 800w, https://mcs.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/IBQ-agreement-2025-1200x823.jpg 1200w, https://mcs.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/IBQ-agreement-2025.jpg 1336w" sizes="(max-width: 1350px) 100vw, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 800px" /></span></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-50 sm2" style="--awb-content-alignment:center;--awb-margin-top:15px;"><p>May 14, 2025 | <strong>Dr. Jeromey Martini</strong>, President of Horizon College &amp; Seminary and Master&#8217;s College &amp; Seminary, signs the agreement alongside <strong>Rev. Paul Tétreault</strong>, Superintendent of the PAOC Quebec District, and <strong>Dr. Jonathan Bersot</strong>, President of IBQ.</p>
</div></div></div><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-56 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column" style="--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:10px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.84%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:10px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.84%;--awb-width-medium:50%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:3.84%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:3.84%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column"><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-51 lgr"><p>IBQ will continue to play a vital role in the lives of these students by providing <b>mentoring, coaching, and pastoral care</b> throughout their academic journey. This ensures that students benefit not only from the <b>excellent academic instruction</b> provided by Horizon and MCS, but also from the <b>relational and spiritual support</b> that IBQ is known for.</p>
<p>This new initiative is designed <b>specifically for English-speaking students.</b> French-speaking students will continue their education through IBQ&#8217;s partnership with <a href="https://www.ulaval.ca/" target="_blank">Université Laval</a>.</p>
<p>We believe this partnership is a Spirit-led response to the unique needs of Quebec&#8217;s English-speaking church communities. By coming together in unity and purpose, we are opening doors for more leaders to be trained, equipped, and sent into the harvest field.</p>
</div></div></div><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-57 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column" style="--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:10px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:10px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column"><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-52 lgr"><p>We&#8217;re looking forward to what God will do through this new initiative, and <b>we invite you to pray</b> with us as we take this exciting step forward in serving the Church in Quebec.</p>
</div></div></div><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-58 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column" style="--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:10px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:10px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column"><div class="fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep" style="align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:30px;margin-bottom:30px;width:100%;"><div class="fusion-separator-border sep-single sep-solid" style="--awb-height:20px;--awb-amount:20px;border-color:#e0dede;border-top-width:1px;"></div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-14 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling" style="--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;" ><div class="fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-justify-content-center fusion-flex-content-wrap" style="max-width:1331.2px;margin-left: calc(-4% / 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% / 2 );"><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-59 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column" style="--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:10px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:10px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column"><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-53" style="--awb-content-alignment:center;"><h3>Un nouveau partenariat offre une <strong>éducation en anglais</strong> aux églises du Québec</h3>
</div></div></div><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-60 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column" style="--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:10px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:10px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column"><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-54 lgr"><p>Nous sommes ravis de partager une <b>excellente nouvelle pour nos églises anglophones au Québec&nbsp;!</b></p>
<p><b><a href="https://www.horizon.edu" target="_blank">Horizon College &amp; Seminary</a></b> et <b>Master&#8217;s College and Seminary</b> (MCS) sont heureux d’annoncer un <b>nouveau partenariat</b> avec leur collège affilié, <b><a href="https://ibq.ca/en/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">l’Institut Biblique du Québec</a></b> (IBQ), afin d’élargir l’accès à une éducation chrétienne de qualité en anglais.</p>
<p>Grâce à cette nouvelle entente, Horizon et MCS offriront conjointement des cours en anglais aux étudiants du district du Québec. Il s’agit d’une étape importante pour former et outiller les croyants anglophones du Québec afin qu’ils puissent poursuivre une formation théologique et un entraînement au ministère sans devoir quitter la province.</p>
</div></div></div><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-61 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column" style="--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:10px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.84%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:10px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.84%;--awb-width-medium:50%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:3.84%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:3.84%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column"><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-55 lgr"><p>L’IBQ continuera de jouer un rôle essentiel dans la vie de ces étudiants en offrant <b>mentorat, accompagnement et soutien pastoral</b> tout au long de leur parcours académique. Cela garantit que les étudiants bénéficient non seulement de <b>l’excellence de l’enseignement académique</b> offert par Horizon et MCS, mais aussi du <b>soutien relationnel et spirituel</b> pour lequel l’IBQ est reconnu.</p>
<p>Cette nouvelle initiative est conçue <b>spécifiquement pour les étudiants anglophones.</b> Les étudiants francophones poursuivront leur formation grâce au partenariat de l’IBQ avec <a href="https://www.ulaval.ca/" target="_blank">l’Université Laval</a>.</p>
<p>Nous croyons que ce partenariat est une réponse inspirée par l’Esprit aux besoins uniques des communautés d’églises anglophones du Québec. En unissant nos forces avec un objectif commun, nous ouvrons la voie à la formation, l’équipement et l’envoi de nouveaux leaders dans le champ de la moisson.</p>
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</div></div></div><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-63 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column" style="--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:10px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:10px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column"><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-57 lgr"><p>Nous nous réjouissons de ce que Dieu accomplira à travers cette nouvelle initiative, et <b>nous vous invitons à prier</b> avec nous alors que nous franchissons cette étape enthousiasmante pour mieux servir l’Église au Québec.</p>
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<span class="sm">Master’s College &amp; Seminary, Horizon College &amp; Seminary</span></p>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Distance Education (DE): Answers to Your Top Questions!   Thinking about taking Christian college or seminary courses online? It's a great way to earn a degree while balancing work, family, or other commitments. But with so many options swirling around, it can be tough to know where to start. Let's look at  [...]</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><div class="fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-15 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling" style="--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;" ><div class="fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-justify-content-center fusion-flex-content-wrap" style="max-width:1331.2px;margin-left: calc(-4% / 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% / 2 );"><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-65 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column" style="--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:10px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:10px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column"><i class="fb-icon-element-3 fb-icon-element fontawesome-icon fa-laptop fas circle-no" style="--awb-iconcolor:var(--awb-custom_color_11);--awb-iconcolor-hover:var(--awb-custom_color_11);--awb-font-size:32px;--awb-align-self:center;--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-right:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:10px;--awb-margin-left:0px;"></i><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-59" style="--awb-content-alignment:center;"><h2 class="" style="--fontsize: 24; line-height: 1.3; --minfontsize: 24;" data-fontsize="24" data-lineheight="31.2px">Distance Education (DE): Answers to Your Top Questions!</h2>
</div></div></div><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-66 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column" style="--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:10px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.84%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:10px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.84%;--awb-width-medium:50%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:3.84%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:3.84%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column"><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-60"><p>Thinking about taking Christian college or seminary courses online? It&#8217;s a great way to earn a degree while balancing work, family, or other commitments. But with so many options swirling around, it can be tough to know where to start.</p>
<p>Let&#8217;s look at some common questions about online learning with MCS.</p>
<p>Read on to get the answers you need!</p>
</div></div></div><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-67 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column" style="--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:33.333333333333%;--awb-margin-top-large:10px;--awb-spacing-right-large:5.76%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:10px;--awb-spacing-left-large:5.76%;--awb-width-medium:33.333333333333%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:5.76%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:5.76%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column"><div class="fusion-image-element " style="text-align:center;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);"><span class=" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-14 hover-type-none"><img decoding="async" width="668" height="458" alt="Is online learning right for me" title="online-learning-faq" src="https://mcs.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/online-learning-faq.jpg" class="img-responsive wp-image-18265" srcset="https://mcs.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/online-learning-faq-200x137.jpg 200w, https://mcs.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/online-learning-faq-400x274.jpg 400w, https://mcs.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/online-learning-faq-600x411.jpg 600w, https://mcs.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/online-learning-faq.jpg 668w" sizes="(max-width: 1350px) 100vw, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 400px" /></span></div></div></div></div></div><div class="fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-16 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling" style="--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:30px;--awb-padding-bottom:50px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;" ><div class="fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-justify-content-center fusion-flex-content-wrap" style="max-width:1331.2px;margin-left: calc(-4% / 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% / 2 );"><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-68 fusion_builder_column_5_6 5_6 fusion-flex-column" style="--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:83.333333333333%;--awb-margin-top-large:10px;--awb-spacing-right-large:2.304%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:10px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2.304%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column"><div class="fusion-menu-anchor" id="q1"></div><div class="fusion-separator fusion-has-icon fusion-full-width-sep" style="align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-bottom:30px;width:100%;"><div class="fusion-separator-border sep-single sep-solid" style="--awb-height:20px;--awb-amount:20px;border-color:#e0dede;border-top-width:1px;"></div><span class="icon-wrapper" style="border-color:#e0dede;background-color:rgba(255,255,255,0);font-size:15px;width: 1.75em; height: 1.75em;border-width:1px;padding:1px;margin-top:-0.5px"><i class="fa-question fas" style="font-size: inherit;color:#e0dede;" aria-hidden="true"></i></span><div class="fusion-separator-border sep-single sep-solid" style="--awb-height:20px;--awb-amount:20px;border-color:#e0dede;border-top-width:1px;"></div></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-61" style="--awb-content-alignment:center;"><h2 class="fusion-responsive-typography-calculated" style="--fontsize: 30; line-height: 1.3; --minfontsize: 24;" data-fontsize="30" data-lineheight="39px">What are the benefits of studying online with MCS?</h2>
</div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-62" style="--awb-content-alignment:center;"><p>Online learning with MCS offers several benefits, including:</p>
</div><ul style="--awb-size:16px;--awb-item-padding-top:20px;--awb-item-padding-right:20px;--awb-item-padding-bottom:20px;--awb-item-padding-left:15px;--awb-odd-row-bgcolor:var(--awb-color2);--awb-even-row-bgcolor:var(--awb-color1);--awb-iconcolor:var(--awb-color4);--awb-textcolor:var(--awb-color8);--awb-line-height:27.2px;--awb-icon-width:27.2px;--awb-icon-height:27.2px;--awb-icon-margin:11.2px;--awb-content-margin:38.4px;" class="fusion-checklist fusion-checklist-1 type-icons"><li class="fusion-li-item" style=""><span class="icon-wrapper circle-no"><i class="fusion-li-icon fa-check fas" aria-hidden="true"></i></span><div class="fusion-li-item-content">
<p><strong>Flexibility:</strong> Students can participate in classes from anywhere in the world and at times convenient for their schedule.</p>
</div></li><li class="fusion-li-item" style=""><span class="icon-wrapper circle-no"><i class="fusion-li-icon fa-check fas" aria-hidden="true"></i></span><div class="fusion-li-item-content"><strong>Accessibility:</strong> Online learning removes geographical barriers, making theological education accessible to individuals who cannot relocate or have other commitments.</div></li><li class="fusion-li-item" style=""><span class="icon-wrapper circle-no"><i class="fusion-li-icon fa-check fas" aria-hidden="true"></i></span><div class="fusion-li-item-content">
<p><strong>Engaging Learning Environment:</strong> Despite the distance, MCS strives to create a connected and interactive learning experience through live-stream conversations, discussion forums, and opportunities for student engagement.</p>
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<p><strong>High-Quality Instruction:</strong> Online courses are taught by the same experienced and qualified faculty who teach on campus, ensuring a consistent and high-quality educational experience.</p>
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<p><strong>Community Building:</strong> Online learning facilitates connections between students from diverse locations, enriching the learning environment and fostering a broader community of Christian leaders.</p>
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<p style="padding: 20px 20px 20px 20px;">&#8220;I am the Associate Pastor at Bethel Pentecostal Assembly and have studied as an online student for the past four years. I am almost at the end of my BRE program, and have a full workload at church. I can&#8217;t tell you enough how smooth the transition was to online studying with MCS-Horizon. The orientation videos are amazing, and I love the live-stream classroom interaction. The VOD lessons mean I can watch at a more convenient time for me. As well, I&#8217;m taking three courses, and the staggered approach of start and completion dates enables me to better plan my time.&#8221;</p>
</div></div></blockquote><div class="author"><span class="company-name"><strong>Barbara Watson</strong>, <span>Mature Student</span></span></div></div><div class="review avatar-above avatar-image" style="--awb-avatar-size:100px;"><div class="testimonial-thumbnail"><img decoding="async" class="testimonial-image" src="https://mcs.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Barbara-Watson-1.jpg" width="754" height="753" style="--awb-border-radius:50%;" /></div><blockquote class="testimonials-shortcode-blockquote"><div class="awb-quote"><div class="awb-quote-content">
<p style="padding: 20px 20px 20px 20px;">&#8220;MCS-Horizon is more personal for online students, and I am thrilled with the experience. I highly recommend it if you are looking for a way to integrate studying into your busy schedule without feeling disconnected.&#8221;</p>
</div></div></blockquote><div class="author"><span class="company-name"><strong>Barbara Watson</strong>, <span>Mature Student</span></span></div></div></div><div class="testimonial-pagination" id="fusion-testimonials-1"><a href="#" aria-label="Testimonial Pagination"  class="activeSlide"></a><a href="#" aria-label="Testimonial Pagination" ></a></div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-18 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling" style="--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:30px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;" ><div class="fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-justify-content-center fusion-flex-content-wrap" style="max-width:1331.2px;margin-left: calc(-4% / 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% / 2 );"><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-70 fusion_builder_column_4_5 4_5 fusion-flex-column" style="--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:80%;--awb-margin-top-large:10px;--awb-spacing-right-large:2.4%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:10px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2.4%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column"><div class="fusion-menu-anchor" id="q2"></div><div class="fusion-separator fusion-has-icon fusion-full-width-sep" style="align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-bottom:30px;width:100%;"><div class="fusion-separator-border sep-single sep-solid" style="--awb-height:20px;--awb-amount:20px;border-color:#e0dede;border-top-width:1px;"></div><span class="icon-wrapper" style="border-color:#e0dede;background-color:rgba(255,255,255,0);font-size:15px;width: 1.75em; height: 1.75em;border-width:1px;padding:1px;margin-top:-0.5px"><i class="fa-question fas" style="font-size: inherit;color:#e0dede;" aria-hidden="true"></i></span><div class="fusion-separator-border sep-single sep-solid" style="--awb-height:20px;--awb-amount:20px;border-color:#e0dede;border-top-width:1px;"></div></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-63" style="--awb-content-alignment:center;"><h2>Is the quality comparable to on-campus instruction?</h2>
</div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-64"><p><strong>Yes</strong>, MCS maintains the same high standards for its online programs as its on-campus programs. The faculty teaching online courses are the same experienced and qualified professors who teach on campus, ensuring consistency in curriculum, teaching methodologies, and academic rigor.</p>
</div><div class="fusion-video fusion-vimeo" style="--awb-max-width:600px;--awb-max-height:360px;--awb-align-self:center;--awb-width:100%;"><div class="video-shortcode"><div class="fluid-width-video-wrapper" style="padding-top:60%;" ><iframe title="Vimeo video player 1" src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/1025522255?autoplay=0&amp;autopause=0" width="600" height="360" allowfullscreen allow="autoplay; fullscreen"></iframe></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-19 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling" style="--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:30px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;" ><div class="fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-justify-content-center fusion-flex-content-wrap" style="max-width:1331.2px;margin-left: calc(-4% / 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% / 2 );"><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-71 fusion_builder_column_5_6 5_6 fusion-flex-column" style="--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:83.333333333333%;--awb-margin-top-large:10px;--awb-spacing-right-large:2.304%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:10px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2.304%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column"><div class="fusion-menu-anchor" id="q3"></div><div class="fusion-separator fusion-has-icon fusion-full-width-sep" style="align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-bottom:30px;width:100%;"><div class="fusion-separator-border sep-single sep-solid" style="--awb-height:20px;--awb-amount:20px;border-color:#e0dede;border-top-width:1px;"></div><span class="icon-wrapper" style="border-color:#e0dede;background-color:rgba(255,255,255,0);font-size:15px;width: 1.75em; height: 1.75em;border-width:1px;padding:1px;margin-top:-0.5px"><i class="fa-question fas" style="font-size: inherit;color:#e0dede;" aria-hidden="true"></i></span><div class="fusion-separator-border sep-single sep-solid" style="--awb-height:20px;--awb-amount:20px;border-color:#e0dede;border-top-width:1px;"></div></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-65" style="--awb-content-alignment:center;"><h2>Can I interact well with my professors and classmates?</h2>
</div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-66"><p><b>Yes,</b> MCS prioritizes interaction and community building in its online courses. Live-Stream classes enable real-time communication with professors and classmates through video conferencing, breakout rooms, and chat features. VOD courses offer interaction through weekly assignments, discussion forums, and opportunities to connect with professors during designated times.</p>
</div></div></div><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-72 fusion_builder_column_2_5 2_5 fusion-flex-column" style="--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:40%;--awb-margin-top-large:10px;--awb-spacing-right-large:4.8%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:10px;--awb-spacing-left-large:4.8%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column"><div class="fusion-video fusion-vimeo" style="--awb-max-width:600px;--awb-max-height:360px;--awb-align-self:center;--awb-width:100%;"><div class="video-shortcode"><div class="fluid-width-video-wrapper" style="padding-top:60%;" ><iframe title="Vimeo video player 2" src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/1025525801?autoplay=0&amp;autopause=0" width="600" height="360" allowfullscreen allow="autoplay; fullscreen"></iframe></div></div></div></div></div><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-73 fusion_builder_column_2_5 2_5 fusion-flex-column" style="--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:40%;--awb-margin-top-large:10px;--awb-spacing-right-large:4.8%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:10px;--awb-spacing-left-large:4.8%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column"><div class="fusion-video fusion-vimeo" style="--awb-max-width:600px;--awb-max-height:360px;--awb-align-self:center;--awb-width:100%;"><div class="video-shortcode"><div class="fluid-width-video-wrapper" style="padding-top:60%;" ><iframe title="Vimeo video player 3" src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/1025537705?autoplay=0&amp;autopause=0" width="600" height="360" allowfullscreen allow="autoplay; fullscreen"></iframe></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-20 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling" style="--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:30px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;" ><div class="fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-justify-content-center fusion-flex-content-wrap" style="max-width:1331.2px;margin-left: calc(-4% / 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% / 2 );"><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-74 fusion_builder_column_5_6 5_6 fusion-flex-column" style="--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:83.333333333333%;--awb-margin-top-large:10px;--awb-spacing-right-large:2.304%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:10px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2.304%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column"><div class="fusion-menu-anchor" id="q4"></div><div class="fusion-separator fusion-has-icon fusion-full-width-sep" style="align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-bottom:30px;width:100%;"><div class="fusion-separator-border sep-single sep-solid" style="--awb-height:20px;--awb-amount:20px;border-color:#e0dede;border-top-width:1px;"></div><span class="icon-wrapper" style="border-color:#e0dede;background-color:rgba(255,255,255,0);font-size:15px;width: 1.75em; height: 1.75em;border-width:1px;padding:1px;margin-top:-0.5px"><i class="fa-question fas" style="font-size: inherit;color:#e0dede;" aria-hidden="true"></i></span><div class="fusion-separator-border sep-single sep-solid" style="--awb-height:20px;--awb-amount:20px;border-color:#e0dede;border-top-width:1px;"></div></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-67" style="--awb-content-alignment:center;"><h2>Do I need special equipment for online learning?</h2>
</div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-68"><p>All online learning options, including Live-Stream, VOD, and Online Video courses, require reliable high-speed internet access. The Zoom software used for Live-Stream classes is compatible with various devices, including Mac, PC, Android, and iOS devices.</p>
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</div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-70"><p><b>Live-Stream</b> courses allow students to attend class virtually via Zoom, while on-campus courses require physical presence at the MCS campus in Ontario or at a <a href="https://mcs.edu/church-hubs/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Church Hub</a>. However, the quality of instruction, interaction with professors and classmates, and course content remain consistent across both formats. Live-stream students can fully participate in real-time discussions, ask questions, and engage with the learning material just like on-campus students.</p>
<p><b>VOD</b> (Video On Demand) is a learning option that provides recordings of lectures for students unable to attend live-stream classes. VOD courses offer flexibility, allowing you to learn at your own pace and on your own schedule. However, VOD students are still required to meet deadlines, engage with recordings within specific timeframes, and participate in weekly assignments demonstrating understanding of the material. VOD courses follow the same schedule and syllabus as the on-campus and live-stream courses, allowing for interaction with the specific class and professor recorded.</p>
<p><b>Online Video</b> courses are entirely separate from the on-campus schedule, offering asynchronous learning through pre-recorded video content and online discussion forums. These courses provide greater flexibility in terms of scheduling and pacing but lack the real-time interaction of Live-Stream or VOD options.</p>
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</div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-72"><p>Want to take a DE course? Great! First, you&#8217;ll need to apply and be accepted as a student. If you haven&#8217;t applied yet, you can do so <a href="https://mcs.edu/distance-education#instructions" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a>.</p>
</div><div style="text-align:center;"><a class="fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-default fusion-button-default button-9 fusion-button-span-no fusion-button-default-type" style="--awb-margin-bottom:20px;" target="_self" href="https://mcs.edu/distance-education#instructions"><span class="fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default">How to Apply</span></a></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-73"><p>If you think studying online with us sounds like a good fit for you but you still have questions, talk to our Admissions Counsellor!<b><br />
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		<title>Who&#8217;s your 1?</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Jayna]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 09 Oct 2024 13:56:23 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Dear parents, pastors, and church leaders, For years, we've heard that the church is facing a leadership crisis.  We believe we can help with the solution - and that YOU are part of it!  We believe that prospective leaders abound in our churches, just waiting to be encouraged to take that first step  [...]</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><div class="fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-23 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling" style="--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;" ><div class="fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-justify-content-center fusion-flex-content-wrap" style="max-width:1331.2px;margin-left: calc(-4% / 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% / 2 );"><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-77 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-center" style="--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:10px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.84%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:10px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.84%;--awb-width-medium:60%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:3.2%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:3.2%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column"><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-74"><p>Dear parents, pastors, and church leaders,</p>
</div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-75 lgr"><p>For years, we&#8217;ve heard that the church is facing a leadership crisis.</p>
</div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-76"><h5>We believe we can help with the solution &#8211; and that YOU are part of it!</h5>
</div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-77" style="--awb-margin-top:30px;"><p>We believe that prospective leaders abound in our churches, just waiting to be encouraged to take that first step into leadership. </p>
<p>According to a recent <a href="https://theconnectedgeneration.com/about-barna/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Barna</a> study, 1 in 10 Christian young adults are &#8220;resilient disciples&#8221; &#8212; disciples deeply committed to their faith.</p>
</div></div></div><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-78 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column" style="--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-radius:8px 8px 8px 8px;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:10px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.84%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:10px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.84%;--awb-width-medium:40%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:4.8%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:4.8%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column"><div class="fusion-image-element " style="text-align:center;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);"><span class=" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-15 hover-type-none"><img decoding="async" width="668" height="458" alt="Christian leader crisis resilient disciple" title="1-resilient-disciple" src="https://mcs.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/1-resilient-disciple.jpg" class="img-responsive wp-image-18116" srcset="https://mcs.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/1-resilient-disciple-200x137.jpg 200w, https://mcs.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/1-resilient-disciple-400x274.jpg 400w, https://mcs.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/1-resilient-disciple-600x411.jpg 600w, https://mcs.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/1-resilient-disciple.jpg 668w" sizes="(max-width: 1350px) 100vw, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 668px" /></span></div></div></div><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-79 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column fusion-no-small-visibility" style="--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:10px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:10px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column"><div class="fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep" style="align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:10px;width:100%;"></div></div></div><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-80 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column" style="--awb-padding-top:30px;--awb-padding-right:30px;--awb-padding-bottom:10px;--awb-padding-left:30px;--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-box-shadow:2px 2px 4px 0px #e5e5e5;;--awb-border-color:var(--awb-custom_color_14);--awb-border-top:1px;--awb-border-right:1px;--awb-border-bottom:1px;--awb-border-left:1px;--awb-border-style:solid;--awb-border-radius:8px 8px 8px 8px;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:10px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.84%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:10px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.84%;--awb-width-medium:80%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:2.4%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:2.4%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column"><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-78" style="--awb-content-alignment:center;"><h5>&#8220;About <b>1</b> out of 10 Canadian young adults with a Christian background is a <b>resilient disciple</b> today&#8230;&#8221;</h5>
<p><em>The Connected Generation</em> (<a href="https://theconnectedgeneration.com/key-findings/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Barna</a>), p. 24</p>
</div></div></div><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-81 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column" style="--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:10px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.84%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:10px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.84%;--awb-width-medium:80%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:2.4%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:2.4%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column"><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-79"><p>1 in 10 may look like a small number, but combining the&nbsp;churches across our nation, 1 in 10 is an&nbsp;<b>incredible&nbsp;</b>number of leaders to rise up and revitalize the church!</p>
</div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-80 md-text-align-center sm-text-align-center"><h5>That&#8217;s where you come in.</h5>
</div><i class="fb-icon-element-4 fb-icon-element fontawesome-icon fa-arrow-down fas circle-no fusion-text-flow" style="--awb-iconcolor:var(--awb-custom_color_1);--awb-iconcolor-hover:var(--awb-custom_color_1);--awb-font-size:32px;--awb-margin-right:16px;--awb-md-align-self:center;"></i></div></div><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-82 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column" style="--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:10px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:10px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column"><div class="fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep" style="align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:50px;margin-bottom:50px;width:100%;"><div class="fusion-separator-border sep-single sep-dotted" style="--awb-height:20px;--awb-amount:20px;border-color:#e0dede;border-top-width:2px;"></div></div></div></div><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-83 fusion_builder_column_5_6 5_6 fusion-flex-column" style="--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:83.333333333333%;--awb-margin-top-large:10px;--awb-spacing-right-large:2.304%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:10px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2.304%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column"><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-81"><p>When we ask students who encouraged them to take that first step into leadership studies, we hear a common refrain. Repeatedly, the sources of inspiration have been <b>parents</b>, <b>pastors</b>, or <b>peers</b>.</p>
</div></div></div><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-84 fusion_builder_column_5_6 5_6 fusion-flex-column" style="--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:83.333333333333%;--awb-margin-top-large:10px;--awb-spacing-right-large:2.304%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:10px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2.304%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column"><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-82"><p>We believe that the future of the church depends&nbsp;largely on our parents (and grandparents and aunts and uncles), our pastors and youth and young adult workers, and our students already engaged in study, taking the time to identify resilient disciples and to encourage them to become resilient leaders. And we&#8217;re here to help!</p>
</div></div></div><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-85 fusion_builder_column_5_6 5_6 fusion-flex-column" style="--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:83.333333333333%;--awb-margin-top-large:10px;--awb-spacing-right-large:2.304%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:10px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2.304%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column"><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-83"><p>At <a href="https://www.horizon.edu" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Horizon</a> and MCS, we work with pastors and churches to prepare competent Christian leaders by offering accessible, affordable, accredited programming at both the undergraduate and seminary levels. We serve students onsite at our campuses in Mississauga or Saskatoon, at our ever-expanding list of 50+ local churches functioning as hands-on learning hubs throughout Canada, and anywhere in the world, online.</p>
</div></div></div><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-86 fusion_builder_column_5_6 5_6 fusion-flex-column" style="--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:83.333333333333%;--awb-margin-top-large:10px;--awb-spacing-right-large:2.304%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:10px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2.304%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column"><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-84" style="--awb-content-alignment:center;"><h5>We believe in the future of the church.</h5>
</div></div></div><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-87 fusion_builder_column_5_6 5_6 fusion-flex-column" style="--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:83.333333333333%;--awb-margin-top-large:10px;--awb-spacing-right-large:2.304%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:10px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2.304%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column"><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-85" style="--awb-content-alignment:center;"><p>And we believe that, together, we can help to solve the church&#8217;s leadership crisis!</p>
<h3>With the church, for the church.</h3>
</div></div></div><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-88 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column" style="--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:10px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:10px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column"><div class="fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep" style="align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:50px;margin-bottom:50px;width:100%;"><div class="fusion-separator-border sep-single sep-dotted" style="--awb-height:20px;--awb-amount:20px;border-color:#e0dede;border-top-width:2px;"></div></div></div></div><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-89 fusion_builder_column_5_6 5_6 fusion-flex-column" style="--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:83.333333333333%;--awb-margin-top-large:10px;--awb-spacing-right-large:2.304%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:10px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2.304%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column"><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-86" style="--awb-content-alignment:center;"><h2>Find (and train) your <strong>1</strong>!</h2>
</div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-87" style="--awb-content-alignment:center;"><p>By partnering with Horizon and MCS, your church can become a Hub to help you train your resilient disciple to become a competent Christian leader.</p>
</div><div style="text-align:center;"><a class="fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-default fusion-button-default button-11 fusion-button-span-no fusion-button-default-type" style="--awb-margin-bottom:20px;" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://mcs.edu/church-hubs"><span class="fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default">About Church Hubs</span><i class="fa-angle-right fas awb-button__icon awb-button__icon--default button-icon-right" aria-hidden="true"></i></a></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-88" style="--awb-content-alignment:center;"><p>We&#8217;ll work together to solve the leadership crisis, one resilient disciple at a time!</p>
</div></div></div></div></div><div class="fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-24 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling" style="--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-bottom:50px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;" ><div class="fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-justify-content-center fusion-flex-content-wrap" style="max-width:1331.2px;margin-left: calc(-4% / 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% / 2 );"><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-90 fusion_builder_column_1_6 1_6 fusion-flex-column" style="--awb-bg-image:url(&#039;https://mcs.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/red-circle.png&#039;);--awb-bg-position:center top;--awb-bg-size:contain;--awb-width-large:16.666666666667%;--awb-margin-top-large:10px;--awb-spacing-right-large:11.52%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:10px;--awb-spacing-left-large:11.52%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column fusion-column-has-bg-image" data-bg-url="https://mcs.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/red-circle.png"><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-89 wht" style="--awb-content-alignment:center;"><h1 class="wht">1</h1>
</div></div></div><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-91 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column" style="--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:10px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:10px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column"><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-90" style="--awb-content-alignment:center;"><h2><strong>Churches: </strong>COMPLETE your application.</h2>
</div><div style="text-align:center;"><a class="fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-default fusion-button-default button-12 fusion-button-span-no fusion-button-default-type" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://mcs-horizon.populiweb.com/router/forms/respond/110/7a5739efb02b0cb6e2513c10fbe06d40"><span class="fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default">Church Hub Application</span><i class="fa-file-download fas awb-button__icon awb-button__icon--default button-icon-right" aria-hidden="true"></i></a></div></div></div></div></div><div class="fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-25 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling" style="--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-bottom:50px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;" ><div class="fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-justify-content-center fusion-flex-content-wrap" style="max-width:1331.2px;margin-left: calc(-4% / 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% / 2 );"><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-92 fusion_builder_column_1_6 1_6 fusion-flex-column" style="--awb-bg-image:url(&#039;https://mcs.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/red-circle.png&#039;);--awb-bg-position:center top;--awb-bg-size:contain;--awb-width-large:16.666666666667%;--awb-margin-top-large:10px;--awb-spacing-right-large:11.52%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:10px;--awb-spacing-left-large:11.52%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column fusion-column-has-bg-image" data-bg-url="https://mcs.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/red-circle.png"><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-91 wht" style="--awb-content-alignment:center;"><h1 class="wht">2</h1>
</div></div></div><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-93 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column" style="--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:10px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:10px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column"><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-92" style="--awb-content-alignment:center;"><h2 class="" style="--fontsize: 24; line-height: 1.3; --minfontsize: 24;" data-fontsize="24" data-lineheight="31.2px"><strong>Churches: </strong>CONNECT your students with MCS.</h2>
<p>If your students haven&#8217;t connected with MCS, we have no way to communicate with them! Put them in touch with Shelley Tinlin, <a href="mailto:shelley.tinlin@mcs.edu" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">shelley.tinlin@mcs.edu</a>.</p>
</div><div style="text-align:center;"><a class="fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-default fusion-button-default button-13 fusion-button-span-no fusion-button-default-type" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://mcs.edu/contact/ask-shelley/"><span class="fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default">Ask Shelley</span><i class="fa-comment fas awb-button__icon awb-button__icon--default button-icon-right" aria-hidden="true"></i></a></div></div></div></div></div><div class="fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-26 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling" style="--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;" ><div class="fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-justify-content-center fusion-flex-content-wrap" style="max-width:1331.2px;margin-left: calc(-4% / 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% / 2 );"><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-94 fusion_builder_column_1_6 1_6 fusion-flex-column" style="--awb-bg-image:url(&#039;https://mcs.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/red-circle.png&#039;);--awb-bg-position:center top;--awb-bg-size:contain;--awb-width-large:16.666666666667%;--awb-margin-top-large:10px;--awb-spacing-right-large:11.52%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:10px;--awb-spacing-left-large:11.52%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column fusion-column-has-bg-image" data-bg-url="https://mcs.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/red-circle.png"><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-93 wht" style="--awb-content-alignment:center;"><h1 class="wht">3</h1>
</div></div></div><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-95 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column" style="--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:10px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:10px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column"><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-94" style="--awb-content-alignment:center;"><h2 class="" style="--fontsize: 24; line-height: 1.3; --minfontsize: 24;" data-fontsize="24" data-lineheight="31.2px"><strong>Students:</strong> COMPLETE your application to MCS.</h2>
<p>You need to <strong>apply and be accepted</strong> to become an MCS student, whether you are at a Church Hub or anywhere else!</p>
</div><div style="text-align:center;"><a class="fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-default fusion-button-default button-14 fusion-button-span-no fusion-button-default-type" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://mcs.edu/college-students/"><span class="fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default">College Application</span><i class="fa-edit fas awb-button__icon awb-button__icon--default button-icon-right" aria-hidden="true"></i></a></div></div></div></div></div><div class="fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-27 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling" style="--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;" ><div class="fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-justify-content-center fusion-flex-content-wrap" style="max-width:1331.2px;margin-left: calc(-4% / 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% / 2 );"><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-96 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column" style="--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:10px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:10px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column"><div class="fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep" style="align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:40px;margin-bottom:40px;width:100%;"><div class="fusion-separator-border sep-single sep-dotted" style="--awb-height:20px;--awb-amount:20px;border-color:#e0dede;border-top-width:2px;"></div></div></div></div><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-97 fusion_builder_column_3_5 3_5 fusion-flex-column" style="--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:60%;--awb-margin-top-large:10px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.2%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:10px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.2%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column"><i class="fb-icon-element-5 fb-icon-element fontawesome-icon fa-child fas circle-no" style="--awb-iconcolor:var(--awb-color8);--awb-iconcolor-hover:var(--awb-color8);--awb-font-size:32px;--awb-align-self:center;--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-right:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:10px;--awb-margin-left:0px;"></i><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-95" style="--awb-content-alignment:center;"><h5>MCS is experiencing <strong>record high applications</strong> and <strong>enrolment numbers</strong> for this fall! Don&#8217;t delay &#8211; be part of this historic moment at MCS!</h5>
<p>Thank you to all the churches, pastors and leaders who have opened their doors to become a Church Hub. You are investing into our students and future leaders!</p>
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		<title>3 Things We Need from YOU, Church Hubs!</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Aug 2024 14:37:11 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>We couldn't be more excited about our Church Hubs, launching this September! If you are a Church Hub OR are planning to study at one this Fall, there are 3 things we need you to do!      3 Things to Do Before September     1   [...]</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><div class="fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-28 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling" style="--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;" ><div class="fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-justify-content-center fusion-flex-content-wrap" style="max-width:1331.2px;margin-left: calc(-4% / 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% / 2 );"><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-98 fusion_builder_column_4_5 4_5 fusion-flex-column" style="--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:80%;--awb-margin-top-large:10px;--awb-spacing-right-large:2.4%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:10px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2.4%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column"><div style="padding:56.25% 0 0 0;position:relative;"><iframe src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/1003203829?h=e3f954adf8&badge=0&autopause=0&player_id=0&app_id=58479" frameborder="0" allow="autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture; clipboard-write" style="position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;" title="Church Hubs - 3 Things to Do"></iframe></div><script src="https://player.vimeo.com/api/player.js"></script></div></div><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-99 fusion_builder_column_4_5 4_5 fusion-flex-column" style="--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:80%;--awb-margin-top-large:10px;--awb-spacing-right-large:2.4%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:10px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2.4%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column"><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-96" style="--awb-content-alignment:center;"><p>We couldn&#8217;t be more excited about our <a href="https://mcs.edu/about/campus#locations">Church Hubs</a>, launching this September! If you are a Church Hub OR are planning to study at one this Fall, <b>there are 3 things we need you to do!</b></p>
</div><i class="fb-icon-element-6 fb-icon-element fontawesome-icon fa-arrow-down fas circle-no" style="--awb-iconcolor:var(--awb-custom_color_1);--awb-iconcolor-hover:var(--awb-custom_color_1);--awb-font-size:32px;--awb-margin-top:0;--awb-margin-right:0;--awb-margin-bottom:0;--awb-margin-left:0;--awb-align-self:center;"></i></div></div><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-100 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column" style="--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:10px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:10px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column"><div class="fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep" style="align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;width:100%;"><div class="fusion-separator-border sep-single sep-dotted" style="--awb-height:20px;--awb-amount:20px;border-color:#e0dede;border-top-width:2px;"></div></div></div></div><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-101 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column" style="--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:10px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:10px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column"><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-97" style="--awb-content-alignment:center;"><h1>3 Things to Do</h1>
<p>Before September</p>
</div></div></div></div></div><div class="fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-29 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling" style="--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-bottom:50px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;" ><div class="fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-justify-content-center fusion-flex-content-wrap" style="max-width:1331.2px;margin-left: calc(-4% / 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% / 2 );"><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-102 fusion_builder_column_1_6 1_6 fusion-flex-column" style="--awb-bg-image:url(&#039;https://mcs.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/red-circle.png&#039;);--awb-bg-position:center top;--awb-bg-size:contain;--awb-width-large:16.666666666667%;--awb-margin-top-large:10px;--awb-spacing-right-large:11.52%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:10px;--awb-spacing-left-large:11.52%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column fusion-column-has-bg-image" data-bg-url="https://mcs.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/red-circle.png"><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-98 wht" style="--awb-content-alignment:center;"><h1 class="wht">1</h1>
</div></div></div><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-103 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column" style="--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:10px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:10px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column"><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-99" style="--awb-content-alignment:center;"><h2><strong>Churches: </strong>COMPLETE your application.</h2>
</div><div style="text-align:center;"><a class="fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-default fusion-button-default button-15 fusion-button-span-no fusion-button-default-type" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://mcs.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Church-Hub-Application-Fillable.pdf"><span class="fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default">Church Hub Application</span><i class="fa-file-download fas awb-button__icon awb-button__icon--default button-icon-right" aria-hidden="true"></i></a></div></div></div></div></div><div class="fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-30 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling" style="--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-bottom:50px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;" ><div class="fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-justify-content-center fusion-flex-content-wrap" style="max-width:1331.2px;margin-left: calc(-4% / 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% / 2 );"><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-104 fusion_builder_column_1_6 1_6 fusion-flex-column" style="--awb-bg-image:url(&#039;https://mcs.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/red-circle.png&#039;);--awb-bg-position:center top;--awb-bg-size:contain;--awb-width-large:16.666666666667%;--awb-margin-top-large:10px;--awb-spacing-right-large:11.52%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:10px;--awb-spacing-left-large:11.52%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column fusion-column-has-bg-image" data-bg-url="https://mcs.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/red-circle.png"><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-100 wht" style="--awb-content-alignment:center;"><h1 class="wht">2</h1>
</div></div></div><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-105 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column" style="--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:10px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:10px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column"><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-101" style="--awb-content-alignment:center;"><h2 class="" style="--fontsize: 24; line-height: 1.3; --minfontsize: 24;" data-fontsize="24" data-lineheight="31.2px"><strong>Churches: </strong>CONNECT your students with MCS.</h2>
<p>If your students haven&#8217;t connected with MCS, we have no way to communicate with them! Put them in touch with Shelley Tinlin, <a href="mailto:shelley.tinlin@mcs.edu" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">shelley.tinlin@mcs.edu</a>.</p>
</div><div style="text-align:center;"><a class="fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-default fusion-button-default button-16 fusion-button-span-no fusion-button-default-type" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://mcs.edu/contact/ask-shelley/"><span class="fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default">Ask Shelley</span><i class="fa-comment fas awb-button__icon awb-button__icon--default button-icon-right" aria-hidden="true"></i></a></div></div></div></div></div><div class="fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-31 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling" style="--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;" ><div class="fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-justify-content-center fusion-flex-content-wrap" style="max-width:1331.2px;margin-left: calc(-4% / 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% / 2 );"><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-106 fusion_builder_column_1_6 1_6 fusion-flex-column" style="--awb-bg-image:url(&#039;https://mcs.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/red-circle.png&#039;);--awb-bg-position:center top;--awb-bg-size:contain;--awb-width-large:16.666666666667%;--awb-margin-top-large:10px;--awb-spacing-right-large:11.52%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:10px;--awb-spacing-left-large:11.52%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column fusion-column-has-bg-image" data-bg-url="https://mcs.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/red-circle.png"><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-102 wht" style="--awb-content-alignment:center;"><h1 class="wht">3</h1>
</div></div></div><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-107 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column" style="--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:10px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:10px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column"><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-103" style="--awb-content-alignment:center;"><h2 class="" style="--fontsize: 24; line-height: 1.3; --minfontsize: 24;" data-fontsize="24" data-lineheight="31.2px"><strong>Students:</strong> COMPLETE your application to MCS.</h2>
<p>You need to <strong>apply and be accepted</strong> to become an MCS student, whether you are at a Church Hub or anywhere else!</p>
</div><div style="text-align:center;"><a class="fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-default fusion-button-default button-17 fusion-button-span-no fusion-button-default-type" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://mcs.edu/college-students/"><span class="fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default">College Application</span><i class="fa-edit fas awb-button__icon awb-button__icon--default button-icon-right" aria-hidden="true"></i></a></div></div></div></div></div><div class="fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-32 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling" style="--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;" ><div class="fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-justify-content-center fusion-flex-content-wrap" style="max-width:1331.2px;margin-left: calc(-4% / 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% / 2 );"><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-108 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column" style="--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:10px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:10px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column"><div class="fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep" style="align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:40px;margin-bottom:40px;width:100%;"><div class="fusion-separator-border sep-single sep-dotted" style="--awb-height:20px;--awb-amount:20px;border-color:#e0dede;border-top-width:2px;"></div></div></div></div><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-109 fusion_builder_column_3_5 3_5 fusion-flex-column" style="--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:60%;--awb-margin-top-large:10px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.2%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:10px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.2%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column"><i class="fb-icon-element-7 fb-icon-element fontawesome-icon fa-child fas circle-no" style="--awb-iconcolor:var(--awb-color8);--awb-iconcolor-hover:var(--awb-color8);--awb-font-size:32px;--awb-align-self:center;--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-right:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:10px;--awb-margin-left:0px;"></i><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-104" style="--awb-content-alignment:center;"><h5>MCS is experiencing <strong>record high applications</strong> and <strong>enrolment numbers</strong> for this fall! Don&#8217;t delay &#8211; be part of this historic moment at MCS!</h5>
<p>Thank you to all the churches, pastors and leaders who have opened their doors to become a Church Hub. You are investing into our students and future leaders!</p>
</div><div style="text-align:center;"><a class="fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-default fusion-button-default button-18 fusion-button-span-no fusion-button-default-type" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://mcs.edu/church-hubs"><span class="fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default">About Church Hubs</span><i class="fa-angle-right fas awb-button__icon awb-button__icon--default button-icon-right" aria-hidden="true"></i></a></div></div></div></div></div></p>
<p>The post <a href="https://mcs.edu/3-things-we-need-from-you-church-hubs/">3 Things We Need from YOU, Church Hubs!</a> appeared first on <a href="https://mcs.edu">MCS</a>.</p>
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		<title>3 Ways to Study with MCS</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Jayna]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 14 Jun 2024 04:30:21 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>MCS has made some exciting moves that make Christian education more accessible than ever! If you are looking to pursue Pentecostal Christian leadership training, location does not have to hold you back. Below are the 3 different ways that MCS delivers competent Christian leadership training to students, wherever they're at.      [...]</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><div class="fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-33 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling" style="--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;" ><div class="fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-center fusion-flex-justify-content-center fusion-flex-content-wrap" style="max-width:1331.2px;margin-left: calc(-4% / 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% / 2 );"><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-110 fusion_builder_column_2_3 2_3 fusion-flex-column" style="--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:66.666666666667%;--awb-margin-top-large:10px;--awb-spacing-right-large:2.88%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:10px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2.88%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column"><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-105 lgr"><p>MCS has made some exciting moves that make Christian education more <b>accessible</b> than ever! If you are looking to pursue Pentecostal Christian leadership training, <i>location does not have to hold you back.</i></p>
<p>Below are the 3 different ways that MCS delivers competent Christian leadership training to students, <strong>wherever they&#8217;re at</strong>.</p>
</div></div></div><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-111 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column" style="--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:33.333333333333%;--awb-margin-top-large:10px;--awb-spacing-right-large:5.76%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:10px;--awb-spacing-left-large:5.76%;--awb-width-medium:50%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:3.84%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:3.84%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column"><div class="fusion-image-element " style="--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);"><span class=" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-16 hover-type-none"><img decoding="async" width="1575" height="1080" alt="3 Ways to Study with MCS" title="3ways" src="https://mcs.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/3ways.jpg" class="img-responsive wp-image-16720" srcset="https://mcs.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/3ways-200x137.jpg 200w, https://mcs.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/3ways-400x274.jpg 400w, https://mcs.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/3ways-600x411.jpg 600w, https://mcs.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/3ways-800x549.jpg 800w, https://mcs.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/3ways-1200x823.jpg 1200w, https://mcs.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/3ways.jpg 1575w" sizes="(max-width: 1350px) 100vw, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 400px" /></span></div></div></div><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-112 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column" style="--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:10px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:10px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column"><div class="fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep" style="align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-bottom:30px;width:100%;"><div class="fusion-separator-border sep-single sep-solid" style="--awb-height:20px;--awb-amount:20px;border-color:#e0dede;border-top-width:1px;"></div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-34 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling" style="--awb-background-blend-mode:soft-light;--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-background-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;" ><div class="fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap" style="max-width:1331.2px;margin-left: calc(-4% / 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% / 2 );"><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-113 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column" style="--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:10px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:10px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column"><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-106" style="--awb-content-alignment:center;"><h1>3 Ways to Study with MCS:</h1>
</div></div></div><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-114 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column" style="--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:33.333333333333%;--awb-margin-top-large:10px;--awb-spacing-right-large:5.76%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:10px;--awb-spacing-left-large:5.76%;--awb-width-medium:33.333333333333%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:5.76%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:5.76%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column"><div class="fusion-flip-boxes flip-boxes row fusion-columns-1 flip-effect-classic" style="--awb-margin-bottom:10px;"><div class="fusion-flip-box-wrapper fusion-column col-lg-12 col-md-12 col-sm-12"><div class="fusion-flip-box flip-right" tabindex="0"><div class="flip-box-inner-wrapper"><div class="flip-box-front" style="--awb-border-radius:8px;--awb-background-color-front:var(--awb-custom_color_11);--awb-title-front-color:#ffffff;--awb-text-front-color:var(--awb-color2);"><div class="flip-box-front-inner"><div class="flip-box-grafix flip-box-no-circle"><i aria-hidden="true" class="fa-university fas"></i></div><h2 class="flip-box-heading">1. On Campus</h2>Join us in Mississauga, Ontario</div></div><div class="flip-box-back" style="--awb-border-radius:8px;--awb-background-color-back:var(--awb-custom_color_13);"><div class="flip-box-back-inner"><h3 class="flip-box-heading-back">Mississauga Campus</h3>
<p>An ideal location for our Ontario constituents!</p>
</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-115 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column" style="--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:33.333333333333%;--awb-margin-top-large:10px;--awb-spacing-right-large:5.76%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:10px;--awb-spacing-left-large:5.76%;--awb-width-medium:33.333333333333%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:5.76%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:5.76%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column"><div class="fusion-flip-boxes flip-boxes row fusion-columns-1 flip-effect-classic" style="--awb-margin-bottom:10px;"><div class="fusion-flip-box-wrapper fusion-column col-lg-12 col-md-12 col-sm-12"><div class="fusion-flip-box flip-right" tabindex="0"><div class="flip-box-inner-wrapper"><div class="flip-box-front" style="--awb-border-radius:8px;--awb-background-color-front:var(--awb-custom_color_11);--awb-title-front-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-text-front-color:var(--awb-color2);"><div class="flip-box-front-inner"><div class="flip-box-grafix flip-box-no-circle"><i aria-hidden="true" class="fa-church fas"></i></div><h2 class="flip-box-heading">2. At a Church Hub</h2>New locations springing up across Canada</div></div><div class="flip-box-back" style="--awb-border-radius:8px;--awb-background-color-back:var(--awb-custom_color_13);"><div class="flip-box-back-inner"><h3 class="flip-box-heading-back">Learn from your church!</h3>
<p>Is there a Church Hub near you?</p>
</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-116 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column" style="--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:33.333333333333%;--awb-margin-top-large:10px;--awb-spacing-right-large:5.76%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:10px;--awb-spacing-left-large:5.76%;--awb-width-medium:33.333333333333%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:5.76%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:5.76%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column"><div class="fusion-flip-boxes flip-boxes row fusion-columns-1 flip-effect-classic" style="--awb-margin-bottom:10px;"><div class="fusion-flip-box-wrapper fusion-column col-lg-12 col-md-12 col-sm-12"><div class="fusion-flip-box flip-right" tabindex="0"><div class="flip-box-inner-wrapper"><div class="flip-box-front" style="--awb-border-radius:8px;--awb-background-color-front:var(--awb-custom_color_11);--awb-title-front-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-text-front-color:var(--awb-color2);"><div class="flip-box-front-inner"><div class="flip-box-grafix flip-box-no-circle"><i aria-hidden="true" class="fa-laptop-house fas"></i></div><h2 class="flip-box-heading">3. Online</h2>Accessible for all Canadians</div></div><div class="flip-box-back" style="--awb-border-radius:8px;--awb-background-color-back:var(--awb-custom_color_13);"><div class="flip-box-back-inner"><h3 class="flip-box-heading-back">Study wherever you're at!</h3>
<p>We&#8217;re proud to offer an exceptional distance education experience for Canadian students.</p>
</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-35 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling" style="--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;" ><div class="fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-justify-content-center fusion-flex-content-wrap" style="max-width:1331.2px;margin-left: calc(-4% / 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% / 2 );"><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-117 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column" style="--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:10px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:10px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column"><div class="fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep" style="align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:50px;margin-bottom:50px;width:100%;"><div class="fusion-separator-border sep-single sep-solid" style="--awb-height:20px;--awb-amount:20px;border-color:#e0dede;border-top-width:1px;"></div></div></div></div><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-118 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column" style="--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:10px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.84%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:10px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.84%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column"><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-107" style="--awb-content-alignment:center;"><h1>1. On Campus in Mississauga</h1>
</div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-108"><p>We&#8217;ve freshened up our shared space with the PAOC International Office at 2450 Milltower Court in Mississauga and are so looking forward to seeing our students again in the fall! The campus in Mississauga is one of the most <b>accessible locations</b> for the majority of our constituency in Ontario. Just off of Highways 401, 403, and 407, it is close to transit routes and has plentiful parking. A recent study said that more than 80% of Ontario students who enroll in post-secondary education attend a school within a two-hour drive of home.</p>
<p>This ideal location also positions us to host night and weekend classes for many area leaders who may be co-vocational.</p>
<p><b><a href="https://youtu.be/obWKceMZISo?si=ICOFwb0NG6_OhGVz" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Watch the highlights</a> from our Grand Opening event in October 24, 2024. </b><span class="LC20lb MBeuO DKV0Md"><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/1f389.png" alt="🎉" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /></span></p>
</div><div style="text-align:center;"><a class="fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-default fusion-button-default button-19 fusion-button-span-no fusion-button-default-type" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://mcs.edu/about/campus#building"><span class="fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default">See the Building</span><i class="fa-angle-right fas awb-button__icon awb-button__icon--default button-icon-right" aria-hidden="true"></i></a></div></div></div><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-119 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column" style="--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:10px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.84%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:10px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.84%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column"><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-109" style="--awb-content-alignment:center;"><h3>Join our students this fall in Mississauga!</h3>
</div><div class="fusion-image-element " style="text-align:center;--awb-mask-url: url(https://mcs.edu/wp-content/plugins/fusion-builder//assets/images/masks/mask-13.svg);--awb-max-width:500px;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);"><span class=" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-17 hover-type-none has-mask"><img decoding="async" width="900" height="675" title="2450-Milltower" src="https://mcs.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/2450-Milltower.jpg" alt class="img-responsive wp-image-16708" srcset="https://mcs.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/2450-Milltower-200x150.jpg 200w, https://mcs.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/2450-Milltower-400x300.jpg 400w, https://mcs.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/2450-Milltower-600x450.jpg 600w, https://mcs.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/2450-Milltower-800x600.jpg 800w, https://mcs.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/2450-Milltower.jpg 900w" sizes="(max-width: 1350px) 100vw, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 800px" /></span></div></div></div></div></div><div class="fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-36 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling" style="--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;" ><div class="fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-justify-content-center fusion-flex-content-wrap" style="max-width:1331.2px;margin-left: calc(-4% / 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% / 2 );"><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-120 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column" style="--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:10px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:10px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column"><div class="fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep" style="align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:50px;margin-bottom:50px;width:100%;"><div class="fusion-separator-border sep-single sep-solid" style="--awb-height:20px;--awb-amount:20px;border-color:#e0dede;border-top-width:1px;"></div></div></div></div><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-121 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column" style="--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:10px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.84%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:10px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.84%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column"><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-110" style="--awb-content-alignment:center;"><h1 class="fusion-responsive-typography-calculated" style="--fontsize: 36; line-height: 1.3;" data-fontsize="36" data-lineheight="46.8px">2. At a Church Hub</h1>
</div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-111"><p>Our Church Hubs are popping up all across Canada! These church-based learning centres allow students to <b>integrate their studies</b> with ministry and learning <b><span class="hubs-red2"> in their local church context.</span></b> A Hub can be designed to serve the specific needs of the church and will have at least one ministry leader designated as supervisor-mentor.</p>
<p>There are a few different types of Church Hubs, but in general, students will take classes remotely and may choose to travel to take one-week modules on campus. Some classes may also have in-person instruction at the Church Hub.</p>
</div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-112"><p>The list of locations is growing!<b> Look for a Church Hub in your area or talk to your church about exploring this potential option with you!<br />
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</div><div style="text-align:center;"><a class="fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-default fusion-button-default button-20 fusion-button-span-no fusion-button-default-type" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.churchhubscanada.ca/locations"><span class="fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default">Find a Church Hub</span><i class="fa-angle-right fas awb-button__icon awb-button__icon--default button-icon-right" aria-hidden="true"></i></a></div></div></div><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-122 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column" style="--awb-padding-top:30px;--awb-padding-right:30px;--awb-padding-bottom:30px;--awb-padding-left:30px;--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-bg-color:var(--awb-color2);--awb-bg-color-hover:var(--awb-color2);--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-radius:8px 8px 8px 8px;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:10px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.84%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:10px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.84%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column"><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-113" style="--awb-content-alignment:center;"><h3>Is there a Church Hub near you?</h3>
</div><center><iframe src="https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/embed?mid=1vSfyxdZxBPmgzgA24FHmV_ybHUVb4SU&ehbc=2E312F&noprof=1" width="100%" height="480"></iframe></center>
<div style="text-align:center;"><a class="fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-default fusion-button-default button-21 fusion-button-span-no fusion-button-default-type" style="--awb-margin-top:20px;" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.churchhubscanada.ca/locations"><span class="fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default">View Locations</span><i class="fa-angle-right fas awb-button__icon awb-button__icon--default button-icon-right" aria-hidden="true"></i></a></div></div></div></div></div><div class="fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-37 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling" style="--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;" ><div class="fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-justify-content-center fusion-flex-content-wrap" style="max-width:1331.2px;margin-left: calc(-4% / 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% / 2 );"><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-123 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column" style="--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:10px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:10px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column"><div class="fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep" style="align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:50px;margin-bottom:50px;width:100%;"><div class="fusion-separator-border sep-single sep-solid" style="--awb-height:20px;--awb-amount:20px;border-color:#e0dede;border-top-width:1px;"></div></div></div></div><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-124 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column" style="--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:10px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.84%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:10px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.84%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column"><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-114" style="--awb-content-alignment:center;"><h1 class="fusion-responsive-typography-calculated" style="--fontsize: 36; line-height: 1.3;" data-fontsize="36" data-lineheight="46.8px">3. Online</h1>
</div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-115"><p>It&#8217;s not always possible to move to a new city or commute to pursue theological education. That&#8217;s why MCS has integrated online learning to provide students with a flexible timetable and access to education from wherever they&#8217;re at.</p>
<p>Using the internet, students are able to participate fully with other remote or on-campus students. For research needs, our Digital Theological Library offers unparalleled access to online resources.</p>
</div><div style="text-align:center;"><a class="fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-default fusion-button-default button-22 fusion-button-span-no fusion-button-default-type" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://mcs.edu/distance-education/"><span class="fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default">Distance Education Options</span><i class="fa-angle-right fas awb-button__icon awb-button__icon--default button-icon-right" aria-hidden="true"></i></a></div></div></div><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-125 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column" style="--awb-bg-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-bg-color-hover:var(--awb-color1);--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:10px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.84%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:10px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.84%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column"><div class="fusion-image-element " style="text-align:center;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);"><span class=" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-18 hover-type-none"><img decoding="async" width="700" height="450" alt="BA Christian Business" title="featured-10" src="https://mcs.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/featured-10.jpg" class="img-responsive wp-image-3219" srcset="https://mcs.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/featured-10-200x129.jpg 200w, https://mcs.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/featured-10-400x257.jpg 400w, https://mcs.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/featured-10-600x386.jpg 600w, https://mcs.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/featured-10.jpg 700w" sizes="(max-width: 1350px) 100vw, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 700px" /></span></div></div></div><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-126 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column" style="--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:10px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:10px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column"><div class="fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep" style="align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:50px;margin-bottom:50px;width:100%;"><div class="fusion-separator-border sep-single sep-solid" style="--awb-height:20px;--awb-amount:20px;border-color:#e0dede;border-top-width:1px;"></div></div></div></div><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-127 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column" style="--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:10px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:10px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column"><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-116 lgr" style="--awb-content-alignment:center;"><p>If you feel called to engage in post-secondary Christian education, <i>don&#8217;t let your location hold you back. </i>MCS has options that can work for you!</p>
</div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-117 lgr2" style="--awb-content-alignment:center;"><p>Want to know more? Reach out to our Admissions Counsellor today!</p>
</div><div style="text-align:center;"><a class="fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-default fusion-button-default button-23 fusion-button-span-no fusion-button-default-type" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://mcs.edu/contact/ask-shelley"><span class="fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default">Ask Admissions</span><i class="fa-comment-alt fas awb-button__icon awb-button__icon--default button-icon-right" aria-hidden="true"></i></a></div></div></div></div></div></p>
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