A Message from President Paul Spilsbury

Dear Friends,

Some years ago, Professor J. I. Packer happened across a group of prospective students taking a look at Regent College. Seizing the moment, their tour guide asked Dr. Packer what he thought made Regent special. His answer was simple: At Regent, we explore the difference Christ makes to everything.

Every word of this off-the-cuff remark resonates deeply with the Regent community. It encompasses both the best achievements of our history and our highest aspirations for the future—a future I hope you’ll be a part of.

As Christians, we owe our allegiance not to an institution, such as a school or a church, and not to an abstraction, but to a person. The person of Christ is at the centre of what we believe and who we are, as individuals and as a community. Christ makes all the difference.

When Christ takes his place at the centre, he leaves nothing untouched. So, at Regent, we study “theology and.” Theology and cultures. Theology and art. Theology and science. Theology and what it means to be human. Theology and—as Dr. Packer said—everything. 

This is theology that matters for every person, every conversation, and every calling. It’s theology that’s about more than just mastering a discipline or perfecting our skills. This kind of theology is a journey of exploration. It’s an adventure with God. 

As Regent’s faculty, staff, and students, we’re exploring the difference Christ makes to everything. It’s a journey of adventure—but we can’t go alone. Today, I’m asking you to join us by becoming a monthly donor.

If Regent is on a journey of adventure, monthly donors accompany our community every step of the way. They are the best of travel companions. When you commit to giving monthly, you provide assurance that our journey can continue and that we’ll be well supplied along the road. By providing financial stability, monthly donors remove barriers from our path and empower us to plan our route more effectively.

One wonderful thing about monthly giving is that its impact grows over time and in community. If your budget allows even a small monthly gift, that amount will add up over time, allowing you to make a real and lasting difference. And you won’t be alone—the more people commit to giving monthly, the bigger the cumulative impact. For that reason, we hope to welcome 100 new monthly donors by the end of 2025.

As the Regent community prepares for a new year, we’re committed to exploring the difference Christ makes to everything. Would you join us on this adventure by becoming a monthly donor today?

In Christ,

Paul Spilsbury
President

P.S. Did you know you can make a monthly gift directly from a Canadian or US bank account? To give from a Canadian account, download and submit a Pre-Authorized Debit Agreement form. To give from a US account, download and submit a Authorization for Direct Donations (ACH Debit) form.

Give to Our 2025 Christmas Appeal

Step 1: Donation Information

You are about to make a donation to Regent College, a Canadian charity.

If you’re giving from the United States, United Kingdom, or Hong Kong, please see our International Giving page to learn how donating to one of our partner entities might benefit both you and the College.

If you encounter difficulties with this form, please contact [email protected] for assistance. You can also call us at 1-604-221-3390 or 1-800-663-8664 ext. 390.

To make a recurring gift, click on "Monthly Support" below the gift amount.