Ric Strangway

Ric Strangway serves as Associate Professor of Pastoral Theology at Ambrose University, concurrently holding leadership roles as Coordinator of Field Education and Chair of Continuing Education. With 30 years of pastoral experience in the Canadian Christian and Missionary Alliance, he integrates practical ministry insights into theological education.

His educational background includes:

• DMin from Northern Seminary
• DMin from Asbury Seminary
• MDiv from Canadian Theological Seminary
• BTh from Canadian Bible College

Ric's research centers on pastor formation within God's redemptive narrative, specifically examining biblical preaching as participation with the Living Word and factors enabling young church leaders to flourish. He prioritizes connecting academic theology with real-world ministry through field education partnerships and continuing education initiatives.

His signature courses PST 307 Evangelism and Discipleship in the Church and PST 301 Homiletics reflect his commitment to practical theological training. As Field Education Coordinator, he oversees student placements in ministry settings, while his Continuing Education role develops programs for practicing ministers. Ric actively cultivates dialogue between Ambrose University and ministry practitioners to ensure theological education remains contextually relevant to contemporary church challenges.