Scripture Untangled

Season 9: Episode 11 | Rob Fennell | How Can Scripture Guide Us Through Difficult Times?

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Watch or listen to Rev. Dr. Rob Fennell, an author, and Associate Professor of Historical and Systematic Theology at Atlantic School of Theology in Halifax, Nova Scotia, being interviewed by Rev. Dr. Andrew Stirling. In this episode, Rob talks about his influences and how God has always led and guided him through his life. In his role as a professor, he is now influencing the next generation of emerging leaders and helping to guide them in their call and vocation while pointing them to Jesus in a challenging society.

Rev. Dr. Rob Fennell is Associate Professor of Historical and Systematic Theology at Atlantic School of Theology (AST) in Halifax, Nova Scotia. He is founding director of Camino Nova Scotia, AST’s social enterprise-based summer pilgrimage program. An ordained minister of The United Church of Canada and an author, Fennell is committed to encouraging the health and thriving of local churches and their leaders.

His most recent books include 31 Short Spiritual Practices; Camino Close to Home; Following Jesus Today (editor); and (with Russ Daye) Turning Ourselves Inside Out: Thriving Christian Communities. He is always curious about the “new thing” the Holy Spirit might be doing.

Rev. Dr. Andrew Stirling was the Senior Minister of Timothy Eaton Memorial United Church in Toronto, one of Canada’s largest United Church congregations and was responsible for leadership and administration at Timothy Eaton from 1998 until his more recent retirement. Overseeing staff, providing visionary leadership, acting as the public representative of over 1,500 members and managing a dynamic and ever-evolving ministry to the city of Toronto and beyond.

He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Politics and Law from the University of Cape Town, South Africa, a Master of Divinity from the Atlantic School of Theology in Halifax, Nova Scotia and a Doctor of Ministry in preaching from Acadia Divinity College, Wolfville, Nova Scotia. In 2008, Wycliffe College, Toronto, recognized his contribution to preaching with an honorary Doctor of Divinity.

Rev. Dr. Andrew Stirling is now the Ambassador for the Canadian Bible Society building relationships with churches, academic institutions and individuals across Canada.