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Our Admissions Department staff are here to help! We are here to provide you with the answers and information you need to make an informed decision about attending Columbia. We want to make the inquiry and application process as easy for you as possible. Please contact us. We would love to hear from you!


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You can also contact us at admissions@columbiabc.edu, 1-800-283-0881 or 604-853-3358 or contact your Admissions Counsellor directly by looking at the information below.

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Aaron Roorda

Director Enrolment Management & Financial Aid
aaron.roorda@columbiabc.edu
1.800.283.0881
604.853.3567 ext 301

Aaron graduated from Columbia in 1999 with a B.A. in Biblical Studies (with a diploma in Worship/Music Ministries). He was the Vespers worship team leader and a Head Resident in dorm during his time here. Aaron comes to us from Trinity Christian Reformed Church where was the Associate Pastor of Youth/Worship Ministries from 1999-2005.  Aaron also spent time as an Interim Pastor at Cedar Valley Mennonite Church, Bethel Mennonite Church, Olivet Church and Cariboo Bethel MB Church.  He is now the Director of Admissions & Financial Aid and also works with new applicants and inquiries from the USA and International. If you would like to apply, or are looking for more information, please contact him.

Candice Green

Senior Admissions Counsellor
Region: USA & International Admissions and Online/Distance Learning Courses for all students.
candice.green@columbiabc.edu
1.800.283.0881
604.853.3567 ext 309

Candice completed her Diploma in Early Childhood Education at Columbia in 2004 and her Degree in Inter-Cultural Studies in 2007.  If you have questions about what community looks like here at Columbia, there is a good chance she will have the answer. She spent two years in dorms and one year in senior housing. She has also spent a year as a commuter. Candice has been involved with a number of different committees including Student Council and has also been a Resident Assistant. Candice has organized and participated in Reading Week and Year-End Missions Trips and has planned a number of crazy fundraisers and social events. If you are a US or International student, or if you are interested in Online Courses, contact Candice for information and help with applying to Columbia and she will be happy to assist you. You can also drop by and ask your questions in person because she loves having visitors! If you really want to win her over, bring a caramel macchiato with you from Starbucks!

Heather Geddert

Admissions Counsellor
Region: Central & Northern BC, AB, SK, MB, ON, Eastern Canada, NWT, YK, NU
heather.geddert@columbiabc.edu
1.800.283.0881
604.853.3567 ext 325

Having transferred from Briercrest in 2004, Heather graduated from Columbia with a BA in Outdoor Leadership in 2007. Experiencing dorm life at Briercrest, she arrived at Columbia a newlywed and so spent her time here as a commuter student. Heather loves being active! Before joining the Columbia community she worked in a variety of service industry jobs including, but not limited to, that as a weight trainer, outdoor guide in rafting, snowshoeing and outdoor kids’ camps (in Kananaskis country, AB). If you would like to apply at CBC or would like more information about our school and are from anywhere in Canada (excluding lower mainland BC & Vancouver Island) please connect with her and she will be happy to assist you & answer all your questions as best she can. Most of her interactions with students are by phone or email so if you’re ever in the neighborhood, stop on in as she would love to meet you in person!

 

 

Mallory Ingersen

Admissions Counsellor
Region: BC Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island (Southern BC)
mallory.ingersen@columbiabc.edu 
1.800.283.0881
604.853.3567 ext 391

One of these days Mallory will write a full bio, but for now, here's a quick overview of her education, experience and interests:

  • Briercrest College and Seminary, (General Studies), 2005-2008; Columbia Bible College, BA (Caregiving and Counseling), 2010.
  • Columbia Bible College: Admissions Intern, 2009-2010; Admissions Counsellor, 2010-present.
  • Favourite activities  - competitive volleyball, tennis, playing piano, drinking coffee with friends, studying the Bible, camping, sight-seeing.
If you are from BC Lower Mainland or Vancouver Island and would like to chat about CBC or the Application process, contact Mallory and she will be more than happy to help you out!

Adel Klassen

Financial Aid Officer
adel.klassen@columbiabc.edu
1.800.283.0881
604.853.3567 ext. 327

  • Columbia Bible College, Dip. (Music), 1997; Columbia Bible College, BA (Missions), 1999; Trinity Western University School of Graduate Studies, MA (Administrative Leadership), 2005.
  • Ootsa Lake Bible Camp, Program Director, 1999; Communitas Supportive Care Society, Caregiver, 1999-present.
  • Columbia Bible College: Residence Director, 2000-2002; Commuter Director, 2002-2003; Service Learning Associate, 2002-2006; Director of Alumni Relations, 2006-2010; Financial Aid Officer, 2010-present.
  • Favourite activities - travelling, eating ethnic food, and watching movies.
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    General Contact Information:

    Columbia Bible College
    2940 Clearbrook Road
    Abbotsford, B.C.
    V2T 2Z8
    Tel (local): 604-853-3358
    Tel (toll free): 1-800-283-0881
    Fax: 604-853-3063
    email: admissions@columbiabc.edu
    email: financial.aid@columbiabc.edu

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