The Board of Governors at Ambrose University announced the appointment of Gordon T. Smith to a second term as president.

“Gordon’s first four–year term has been marked by growing student enrolment, a clarified mission, and an exciting and challenging vision of what it means to be an integrated university, school of ministry, and seminary,” said Ken Stankievech, board chair. “The addition of the Canadian Poverty and Flourishing Congregations Institutes — alongside the already established Jaffray Institute — under President Smith’s leadership speaks to the university’s commitment to social justice for the marginalized, the vital role of the church in society, and the global advancement of the gospel. The board, along with faculty and staff, is excited to join Dr. Smith as he continues to lead us in our vision to deliver excellent Christian post–secondary education.”

Smith’s ongoing leadership of Ambrose is complemented by his contributions to the academic community as a teacher and scholar. He serves as professor of systematic and spiritual theology at Ambrose and his most recent publications include Courage and Calling: Embracing Your God-Given Potential and Called to be Saints: An Invitation to Christian Maturity, which was selected by Christianity Today as one of the books “most likely to shape evangelical life, thought, and culture” in 2014.

“I am very glad that the board has endorsed the overall direction of the university, affirming the quality faculty who teach our students, the staff and administrators who support our mission, and, of course, the work of the senior leadership team,” Smith said.

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