Nancy (McDougall) Wells graduated from Providence in 1979 with a Bachelor of Arts degree. She pursued further studies in nursing, and is now working as a Registered Nurse at the Health Sciences Center in London, ON. She spoke to us about what it is like to be a...
Alumni Stories
In Memory of Rev. Dr. Lawrence Wilkes
On March 31, 2020, Rev. Dr. Lawrence Wilkes, age 80, passed away from COVID-19. Wilkes was a graduate of Providence, then known as the Winnipeg Bible College (WBC). He leaves this world a better place as he was a difference maker for the Kingdom of God. Here is a look...
Prov Alum, Ed Buller, 1 of 4 Canadians to Win ‘Heroes For Children’ Award
Pastor Ed Buller, who graduated from Providence with a MDiv in 2006, was among four Canadians chosen this year for the ‘Heroes for Children’ award from World Vision. This award recognizes individuals who work to make the world a better place for children. Buller,...
Providence Graduate, Candyce DeKruyff, Making a Difference
At Providence, from time to time, we like to feature stories about how our graduates are making a difference for Christ in their lives, careers and communities. Sometimes, it’s the extraordinary things that people accomplish on a large scale that “wow” us, but it’s...
The Late Dr. Wendy Beauchemin Peterson’s Legacy To Providence
The Providence library recently acquired a large donation of books, DVDs and CDs from the estate of the late Dr. Wendy Beauchemin Peterson. Wendy had always made it clear to Terry Kennedy, Director of Library Services, that her collection would someday make its way to...
Business, basketball alumna brings her faith to MLSE
Genadyne Charr, a 2015 graduate of Providence University College and Theological Seminary’s Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration program, is a Sales Account Executive at Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment (MLSE). She spends her day focusing on new business...
Providence alum Marco Marinho used education to establish discipleship school in Brazil
“Train up a child in the way he should go and when he is old, he will not depart from it.” —Proverbs 22:6 In January of 1999, Marco Marinho (’02), his wife Claudia and their children arrived in Winnipeg from Brazil to begin their journey at Providence Theological...
Seminary Alumni of the Year has used Counselling education to shape his business
Dave Siemens is a successful businessman who continues to use his Counselling education from Providence Theological Seminary to help his company, Kleefeld Construction, thrive. A hard worker with a heart for ministry, he has served as both a worship leader and...
Alumni turned involvement in Providence community into job with Folk Fest
“How good and pleasant it is when God’s people live together in unity!” – Psalm 133:1 At Providence, not only do we value alumni who have become difference-makers in the world, but we also treasure those who have left a mark on campus by investing in our community....
Providence graduate has found a calling in Iqaluit
“The overall impact Providence had on me is difficult to measure. One thing is for certain: God has used Providence to teach, shape, prepare and lead me, and for that I am grateful.” Although Reverend Joey Royal’s love for God’s Word ran deep, he never thought it...