Deliberations by Darrell

Bill Schwarz is the new Academic Dean of Western Christian College. Bill’s commitment to teamwork and collegiality has made our first month of working together very enjoyable.

Bill is currently completing his Th.D. in pastoral theology at the Toronto School of Theology where he is focusing on pastoral self-care. His M.T.S. thesis at Conrad Grebel University-College was entitled “Beautiful are the Feet of Those Who Bring Good News” and Bill has also presented papers on “The Psychological effects of Ministry as experienced by Children of Clergy” and “Jesus, Mary, and Joseph: Pastors’ Perceptions of Well-functioning Families.”

Bill was born and raised in Edmonton but comes to Regina via Ontario. This prompted the following email from an Ontario friend: “So you guys hired another Ontario guy.  What’s the exodus going out West for?” You can read Bill’s reasons for coming West in a recent Messenger profile that I’ve attached to this post (see below).

I appreciate Bill’s energy, his dedication to excellence, and his sense of humour.  These will serve him well in a very demanding position. I look forward to a long and fruitful working relationship.

Welcome, Bill!