Endorsements
“My perspective on the Old Testament has been so enriched as a result of this course. I am so thankful to Dr. Chen for his inspiring and applicable lectures! I feel that I have a much deeper understanding of the faithfulness and holiness of God now, and was able to connect personally to Scripture in a way I never had before!”
– Anica Warkentine, 2nd Year Music Student, University of Manitoba
“Apprentice U has radically changed the way I approach the Bible. I am now able to see the Old Testament as a beautiful unified story. Dr. Chen is patient, wise and accommodating to his students. His personal stories and experiences have enabled me to apply the Bible stories to my daily life.”
– Tehillah Presado, 5th Year Student, Université de Saint-Boniface
“An Introduction to the Old Testament has been a great theological course. Dr. Chen was the perfect professor to teach this class, and has been very enthusiastic about the topic. His deep passion and exceptional knowledge for the Bible as God’s holy Word has significantly enriched the course material. I have been able to better understand the Old Testament and also walked away from the course with a deeper appreciation for it thanks to Dr. Chen.”
– Evelyn Zich, 2nd Year Food Sciences Student, University of Manitoba
“Dr. Chen is an incredible professor. After enrolling in a theology course with him, I came away with a renewed love and passion for reading the Bible. He is personable and easy to learn from. On top of this, my program allowed me to transfer the credits for this course toward my degree! I would highly recommend Dr. Chen to anyone who is looking for a Christian perspective in biblical and theological studies.”
– Tristan Klassen, 3rd Year student, Steinbach Bible College
“I loved every second of this course! My favorite part was the lectures. I felt as though Dr. Chen did a very good job of engaging the class in conversation and gave clear examples and went into great detail about them. I could see the passion he had for the Old Testament and it gave me a huge desire to continue learning and understanding these books more! This class has honestly been the biggest highlight for me this year! I found everything easy to access and the assignments and quizzes fair. Dr. Chen was an amazing professor and I hope to take more of the classes he offers in the future God willing!”
– Anonymous Student, University of Manitoba
“I enjoyed the smaller Christian environment. I liked getting to learn something that was different by my degree and I knew that Elmer cared about each of us and the class more than other profs with bigger classes do.”
– Anonymous Student, University of Manitoba
“So the course’s online format was a bit of a curveball, but Dr. Chen adapted to the situation and created a really awesome online learning experience that I would highly recommend for anyone looking to be a part of a Christian educational environment. … Elmer is truly the architect of a safe space … where critical thinking is constantly praised and encouraged. … The highlight of my year.”
– Anonymous Student, University of Manitoba
“Apprentice U is a wonderful program for Christian students who wish to wrestle with important and difficult questions in the context of the secular academy. Dr. Elmer Chen is able to help young people navigate this social terrain as Christians and to resource them in their discipleship. I commend this program to students and parents most warmly!”
– Revd. Prof. Mark J. Cartledge, PhD, FRSA, Principal, London School of Theology
“As colleagues during our time doing doctoral studies at university, I found Elmer to be a careful and well-rounded thinker and engaging communicator of theology. His wide understanding and teaching of systematic, philosophical, and biblical theology gave him an extensive basis from which to draw in discussion of any kind, and I regularly found myself stretched intellectually, but also morally and spiritually as we talked, and as he presented academically and publicly. His PhD thesis is one of the most in-depth and important doctorates I’ve read, and I regularly return to it for further insight on the issues it addresses, such as those of anthropology, pneumatology and Christology. The theological academy and church have much to gain from his thinking and teaching.”
– Dr. Matthew Churchouse, PhD, Ordinand, Church of England
“Elmer is not only a biblically sound and academically robust theologian, but he is also a spiritually mature and pastorally sensitive follower of Christ. I believe his interaction with Christian university students will be life-giving!”
– Revd. Dr. Simo Frestadius, Ph.D., Academic Dean of Undergraduate Studies, Regents Theological College, UK, Vice-Chair, European Pentecostal Theological Association (EPTA)
“Elmer Chen has a wonderful blend of clear theological thinking, gentleness in communication, and pastoral care for young adults. … Students in Elmer’s classes appreciate the quality of instruction, spiritual vitality, and knowledge about the subject. … Elmer is well qualified for engaging university students with a Christian worldview and discipling students in a way that is academically fit, biblically grounded, intellectually challenging, spiritually mature, and personally caring about the faith and spiritual growth as well intellectual development of students.”
– Dr. Terry Hiebert, Ph.D., Academic Dean, Professor of Theology, Steinbach Bible College
“Elmer Chen is a true scholar. He sees the good in dedicated study and precise thinking. I am regularly impressed by Elmer’s thoughtfulness and breadth of knowledge when we discuss topics in theology and life. … demonstrates gentleness and patience in his interactions with people … disciple maker … I heartily recommend any follower of Christ to infuse their academic career with what Elmer Chen and Apprentice U offer.”
– Rob Balfour, M.C.S., Lead Pastor, Calvary Church, Steinbach, Manitoba
“I am honored to recommend Elmer Chen and his Apprentice U ministry. … Elmer is a student of God’s Word and teaches it with passion and skill. … As smart as Elmer is, he never teaches in a way that is over the head of his listeners. … has a deep love for people … This authentic care for people is what makes him such a great teacher as that care really shines through as he teaches. … I can endorse Elmer Chen and Apprentice U with no reservations.”
– Matt Vogt, Church Life Pastor, Calvary Church, Steinbach, Manitoba