Prairie College
330 5th Ave NE T0M 2N0 Three Hills, AB, Canada

Send some encouragement to your student during exam time, at the holidays, or on your student’s birthday. 4 care packages available for order throughout the school year. The deadline to order the exam care package is February 14! View care packages and order here: https://form.jotform.com/Prairie/prairie-care-packages

Thanks to everyone who cheered on our Prairie Pilots yesterday!

VIRTUAL PREVIEW DAY DATES January 25, 12PM MST Sign up today to learn more about Prairie College: https://form.jotform.com/Prairie/virtual-preview-day

WELCOME BACK! & for our winter intake students, welcome to Prairie! We are so excited to see your bright smiling faces - er - eyes on campus! :)

#studentstorysaturday Meet Devin Patton, Explore student! . ?... Being in the Explore program has changed my life and has changed the way I look at leadership. When looking at strong leaders of the world such as Warren Buffet or other CEOs of companies, I thought they knew everything and they would be an expert in everything they do. I thought leadership was just bossing people and knowing all about that industry. However, the biggest thing I learned about leadership in Explore is how leaders should never stop learning. This has shown me no matter what position whether I am a student or I am a leader I can still use the resources around me to learn. This also makes me think of my relationship with God and how we should never stop learning about him. . ’ ? There are so many skills that I have learned in Explore, for example conflict management. Before coming to Prairie I did not like conflict and would try to avoid it at all costs. But during my time in Explore they showed me the importance of dealing with conflict in a healthy way. I learned if you don't deal with conflict then you will not be able to be a performing team. I also learned that if you don't deal with conflict well, then the team will be stuck in a place where it feels like members are continually beginning to know each other. This will be applicable in any job that I will work for after school. If I am leading a group of people and want them to perform then I need to be ok with conflict. When dealing with conflict, I have learned that communication is key and even if you think you have communicated enough you should communicate even more. . ? One aspect of God I have seen most clearly since being at Prairie is how God is our perfect father. Before coming to Prairie, I would look at God like my earthly father and it was not a great view. While taking classes the professors put a lot focus on God being perfect and how he cares so much about us. This has changed the way I looked at God and I was able to appreciate the love he has for his people. Another way God has been working in my life at Prairie is realizing my identity is in God and not in the world. This reminds me of Romans 8:15 The Spirit you received does not make you slaves, so that you live in fear again; rather, the Spirit you received brought about your adoption to sonship. And by him we cry, Abba, Father. This verse has been instrumental in my understanding of God. To learn more about the Explore program click here: https://prairie.edu/outdoor-leadership/

Whether you are pursuing a vocation on the airstrip, in a boardroom, behind a pulpit, computer, or camera - we train our students to be market and life-ready. This year, Prairie College rolled out its new framework for career and life readiness. Dennis Landon explains the theory behind the Life Launch pyramid - how the holistic development of students enables our graduates to rise up to the challenges of the modern workplace. Learn about programs at our Virtual Preview Day... on January 25 Register today at: https://form.jotform.com/Prairie/virtual-preview-day Prairie is offering a 50% reduction to student service fees for on-campus students in the 2020-2021 school year. For a full-time student this amounts to over $900! Take advantage of this opportunity and apply to Prairie College at: https://prairie.edu/apply-now/na-student-application/

New changes to our public health measures The complete list of mandatory restrictions will be sent to your prairie email, as well as reflected on the website shortly.

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Is theology still relevant in the 21st century? How does theology affect us? Why does so much bad theology exist? Listen in as Dr. Carmen Imes, program coordinator of Bible and Theology, and Dr. James Enns, program coordinator of Humanities, shed light on the definition, misconceptions, and importance of theology in the modern world. Learn more about Prairie's theology program at https://prairie.edu/theology/... To learn about all of our programs join our Virtual Preview Day on November 25 at https://form.jotform.com/Pr/november-25-virtual-preview-day

#studentstorysaturday Meet Tim Blais, Worship Leading student! ?...Continue reading

#photographyfriday "My inspiration for this photo was something that brings joy, while also capturing the model's personality; and also pushing myself to shoot something that is out of my comfort zone. I used my Nifty Fifty (50mm lens) for this, and used Broad Lighting!" - Angelica Higgs, Digital Media Student & Commissioner of Marketing on Prairie Student Union Model is Azariah Brown (@zazzy1999)... You can see everything Angelica is up to on @a.h_studios on Instagram. As well as a-hstudios.com Learn more about the Digital Media program at prairie.edu/digital-media

CONGRATULATIONS to our very own Denis Nassar-Baptista! Denis was one of the 9 composers honoured in a national Composition Competition by the Orchestre Metropolitain (Montreal). The composition competition is in honour of the legacy of Beethoven. As Denis describes in his own words, the basis of his approach to the composition he submitted:... "I'm very thankful to God for being among the top 9 composers in a major national competition. It was also something special to get there with an orchestral piece based on bird calls that I transcribed from birds here in Three Hills."

[ANNOUNCEMENT] Enter Dee Ann Turner. After more than three decades leading teams and coaching staff members at Chick-fil-A, she knows what it takes to build a fulfilling career. She's an expert on the secrets of - finding a job - preparing for an interview - conquering the first 90 days - managing work relationships... - overcoming mistakes - adding value to your team - and so much more This year, we're thrilled to announce that Dee Ann Turner will be joining this year's mini virtual conference to help attendees chart a course for pursuing the discovery of the very thing God made them to do. . This talk will appeal to anyone entering the job market or hoping to make a transition in their career or education--along with the parents, teachers, college counselors, or career counselors who coach them. Enjoy invaluable, hard-won advice on how to create a work life you love. . SIGN UP TODAY AT https://hopin.to/events/holy-wholly-healthy See more

!!WIN A COPY!! Details below . In Saving One Another: Philodemus and Paul on Moral Formation in Community Justin Reid Allison compares how the Epicurean philosopher Philodemus and the Christian apostle Paul envisioned the members of their communities helping one another to grow into moral maturity. Allison establishes that Philodemus and Paul are more similar than previously noticed in their conception and practice of moral formation in community, and that these similaritie...s offer a critical opportunity to consider important differences between the two as well. By deepening the comparison to include differences alongside similarities, and to include theological and socio-economic facets of communal moral formation, Allison shows that Philodemus and Paul uniquely shed fresh light on one another’s texts when understood in comparative perspective. . HOW MANY WORDS ARE IN THIS BOOK? Guess for a chance to WIN! Winner will be announced Nov. 2 See more

#studentstorysaturday "The Explore Program at Prairie has been transformational for me, to say the least. I used to think leaders have all the answers and make few to zero mistakes, but after being in Explore, I have realized that all leaders, at some time or another, have experienced failure of some sort. However, failure is not final, and if you have a willingness and the humility to learn from your mistakes, you will grow in your ability to lead others well. A person lea...ds out of who he or she is and Explore has done an exceptional job at creating an environment that is conducive to helping each student grow in godly character, confidence, and leadership skills. To lead well, is to submit oneself under the authority of Jesus Christ, have a willingness to learn and serve, and fully depend on Jesus in the task of leading others. Some of the skills/lessons I’ve learned at Prairie that I believe will be beneficial for the rest of my life are conflict management, understanding my performance is not equivalent to my worth or value, and that failure is not final. Another key thing the Explore Program has taught me is that God meets us in discomfort, whether it be a twenty- one day backpacking trip in the desert, building a shelter for winter survival, resolving relational conflict, or dealing with challenges in the work place. Faith grows most when it is put under pressure. There are many benefits to persevering, and how we approach discomfort can determine how much we grow through it. Putting my trust fully in God and depending on Him, is an area of life God has been teaching me in. God has used Explore to prepare me in embracing challenges such as the global pandemic and other life challenges. Psalm 23:1 says, The LORD is my shepherd, I lack nothing. When we let God shepherd and lead us, we lack absolutely nothing. When our identity is placed in Christ, we can have a sense of peace, even when the world around us is chaotic." - Molly Murdock, Explore Student Learn more about the Explore program at https://prairie.edu/outdoor-leadership/

PREVIEW DAY is just around the corner!!! Mark your calendars for NOV 25 Sign up today at https://form.jotform.com/Pr/november-25-virtual-preview-day

Congratulations to the Practical Nursing Class of 2020!

A Pinning Ceremony for our Practical Nursing Graduates (Class of 2020) will take place this Saturday, October 24th at 4 pm. Due to Covid regulations, only our graduates, their two guests and staff and faculty who are participants in the ceremony will be able to attend in person. We would love to have you join us online at 4 pm on Saturday by using this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UvifipDe2Wg&feature=youtu.be

We realize it takes a village to raise a child, likewise it takes a whole community to start and grow a school. The legacy of the Lord in their lives is still felt in Prairie's foundational values today. Thank you to the Kirk clan, extended family and all of you for your network and Christian heritage that connects you to Prairie.

As we approach Prairie's centennial in 2022, we are excited to be celebrating the Kirk clan, who were instrumental in the founding of the school. We recognize that the Kirk name has been lost in our language, and we want to get it back. We are planning to rename our main auditorium (the old high school auditorium) to Kirk Chapel and are holding a celebration on Tuesday, October 20, 2020, at 10:00 AM MDT (that’s tomorrow). Our plan, in that chapel, is to tell some of the Kirk story and to express our appreciation to the family for all they have done. Join tomorrow us at this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q2bvWRVoQAE&feature=youtu.be

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Thanksgiving this year may not come easy for us. I think it’s safe to say that when 2020 is over, the world will breathe a collective sigh of relief. But as hard as it has been, I’m beginning to think this was exactly what we needed.But God has gifts to give us that can only come wrapped in suffering. Chief among them this year is the gift of sight. - Carmen Joy Imes, 2020: The Gift Nobody Wanted... Carmen is the Program Coordinator of Bible & Theology at Prairie College. Learn more about our Bible program here: https://prairie.edu/encounter/ To read Carmen’s full blog, click here: https://carmenjoyimes.blogspot.com/2013/12/naming-gifts.html or here: https://www.christianitytoday.com//2020-gift-nobody-wanted

Congratulations, Elaine! Thank you for all you do for our school. You rock!!

Our staff and faculty rock! Today we got to celebrate some of the people who truly make Prairie a better place. Thank you for all you do!

Meet our Distinguished Alumni 2020! - Dr. George Foxall Lifelong Christian Ministry - Dr. Larry & Vicki Sharp Integration of Christian Faith and Professional Achievement - Jordan & Julie Cavanaugh Early Career Excellence

Learn about the different areas of campus with Director of Alumni Relations, Kendi Dyck. Drag and drop to the different areas of the screen for the full experience!

!! Building Community in the Online Classroom During Covid: Reflections From Sandra Paetkau, Program Coordinator for Prairie’s New Masters Degree