Rob is the Assistant Professor of Christian Ministry and Program Coordinator at Briercrest College. For thirty years, he pastored across Canada in youth, young adult, worship, and executive leadership roles. He is passionate about equipping and empowering emerging leaders, the focus of his doctoral dissertation work. He holds a DMin in Preaching and Leadership, as well as an MA in Leadership and Management and an MA in Religion. As a consultant (robchartrand.com), Rob has helped churches, non-profits, businesses, and denominations position themselves for continued strategic success. He is also the host and producer of the Church in the North podcast (churchinthenorth.ca).