Blackaby resigns as Canadian Seminary president

COCHRANE, Alberta — Canadian Southern Baptist Seminary President Richard Blackaby announced his resignation from the seminary presidency in early June to pursue God’s call as president of Blackaby Ministries International.

In a somber meeting with his staff and faculty, Blackaby said though he always felt that he would retire before leaving the seminary, God had been directing him more toward the international ministry begun by his father, Henry Blackaby.

In response to Richard Blackaby’s 13 years of dedication and continuing support of the seminary, the trustees and leaders at the seminary have named Blackaby its chancellor, recognizing him in promoting the Cochrane, Alberta, school.