St. George’s United Church Rev. Ryan Slifka, Minister at St. George’s since 2014, was recently named to the board of governors of the Vancouver School of Theology (VST), a seminary and theological college of the Presbyterian Church of Canada, Anglican Church of Canada, and the United Church of Canada.
He is one of three representatives named to the board on behalf of the United Church. Slifka’s appointment is a three-year term.
“I’m surprised, honoured and excited, all at the same time,” said Slifka. “VST is where I learned to be a minister and ultimately found my faith. I wouldn’t be here without the school or its amazing faculty and friends. What’s most exciting, though, is how VST has revitalized and innovated over the past decade.”
VST’s core mandate is to educate and form thoughtful, engaged and generous Christian leaders for the church in the 21st century. Among theological schools, VST is viewed as a change agent and an innovator for the church.
As an affiliated college of the University of British Columbia, VST is now ranked in the top 50 schools globally and in the top 10 of most improved theological schools. VST is accredited by the Government of British Columbia, and internationally by ATS (Association of Theological Schools).