Word of Life Bible Institute - Owen Sound

We love Mr. Reider! (Even when Theology gets scheduled at 9:00AM.)

Visit WOLBI.CA to learn more about the classes we offer.

Jonathan Ward started serving with Word of Life in 1997. He and his wife, Melissa, joined Word of Life Owen Sound as full-time missionaries in 2001. Jonathan serves as the Dean of Students and Associate Professor of Bible & Theology at Word of Life Bible Institute and is our Interim Camp Director.

Andrew and Jaydon both grew up on the property at Word of Life. Both of them and their sister, Abbey, have followed their parents' example of serving by working at summer camp and helping with events at the Bible Institute.

Both boys attended the Word of Life Bible Institute in Owen Sound and in New York, and are now pursuing Master's degrees at Dallas Theological Seminary and raising support for full-time ministry. Andrew is pursuing Open Air Evangelism with Word of Life New York, and Jaydon is a Youth Ministry Intern here at Word of Life in Owen Sound.

Ready to take your next step in your walk with Jesus? Applications for fall 2027 are open! Spend a year growing in your faith and gaining skills that will benefit you for the rest of your life. Learn more about our program or apply today by visiting WOLBI.CA!

"For everyone who has been born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world—our faith." 1 John 5:4

They're doing just fine! They get food and water every day and sunlight on the weekends.

In all seriousness, we are so thankful for our tech & media team! They do so much, from taking photos to running sound during chapel, and are a huge part of what we do!

Meet our 2026-2027 Student Life Team!

Our Student Life team is responsible for taking care of and ministering to students, teaching ministry training, and planning fun events for students and staff to enjoy.

God designed us to grow together in a community, exhorting one another in our faith. Join us September 18-19 as we do just that at our Father-Son Retreat!

Men ages 13+
Register today at https://pci.jotform.com/form/252265635999272!

Email [email protected] for more information.

"When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you; when you walk through fire you shall not be burned, and the flame shall not consume you." Isaiah 43:2

God's got you.

Spend a year growing in God's word by applying at WOLBI.CA today!

The theme for our Father-Son Retreat this year is "Be Ready to Grow Together." Men ages 13+ are invited to join us September 18-19 as we dive into this topic together! Register today at https://pci.jotform.com/form/252265635999272.

Email [email protected] for more information.