The Regent Vine

Welcome to The Vine, a publication of Regent College. Join us for conversations that inform, challenge, and inspire.

Dec 15, 2025
Advent

Advent: Christ the Gardener

Rosie Perera

Advent recalls Christ’s first and second comings, but also his work in Creation. Like Spicer’s "Easter Oratorio," Genesis 2 reveals Jesus forming, guiding, and redeeming. As we await Christmas, we remember the Word made flesh and look ahead to the garden he prepares for us.

All Resources: Church/Parachurch

Nov 17, 2025

On the Significance of Religion for Immigration Policy

Barnabas Aspray

Migration has reached record levels, yet debates are polarized. This article explores how Christian faith transcends politics, calling believers to welcome the stranger, bring compassion together with wisdom, and embody Christ’s self-giving love in shaping just and humane immigration ethics.

Nov 14, 2025

Podcast: Becoming God's Family

Carmen Joy Imes

Carmen Imes explores the biblical vision of the church as God’s family—messy yet redemptive. She calls for interdependence, honesty, and diversity in community, reminding us that God invites us into his family so we can extend that same welcome to others.

Oct 10, 2025

Considering the Needs of Multiracial and Multiethnic Churchgoers

Amelia Hamiter

Amelia Hamiter reflects on her MATS thesis exploring the experiences of multiracial women in Metro Vancouver churches. Through interviews, she highlights the challenges of belonging, cultural invisibility, and exclusion, while pointing to the need for more inclusive, authentic Christian communities.

Oct 7, 2025

Expanding the Definition of ‘Woori’ as Faith Formation in a Secular Age

Angie Song

The Korean-Canadian immigrant church, rooted in the communal concept of woori (“we”), has long offered belonging, support, and faith formation. Today, second-generation members navigate secular influences while rediscovering woori through mentorship, hospitality, healing, and an inclusive community.

Sep 16, 2025

The Scars of the Resurrected Christ: What They Teach Us About Trauma, the Christian Life, and Vocation

David C. Wang

Explores how Christ’s scars speak to trauma, emotional formation, and ministry, calling for a theology that embraces woundedness and healing.

Sep 16, 2025

Disruptive Questions Posed in Love

Conor Wilkerson

At Regent’s atrium, “disruptive questions posed in love” spark growth—humble, heartfelt inquiry that deepens faith, learning, and human connection.

Sep 16, 2025

Limiting Love and Excluding Empathy?

Krish Kandiah

This article critiques how Christian faith is being misused to justify exclusion and hate in right-wing politics. It calls the Church to reclaim its prophetic role through true discipleship, rooted in love, justice, and the radical, inclusive message of Jesus.

Sep 16, 2025

Why the Church Needs Sociology

Jessamin Birdsall

Sociology helps the church see and understand social realities that shape human behavior, offering insight into issues like race and class. While theology gives vision, sociology offers tools for diagnosis. Together, they help churches more effectively pursue justice, inclusion, and transformation.