William Carey is known as the “Father of Modern Missions”. One of the many outcomes of William Carey’s sermon, “Expect great things from God; Attempt great things for God” is the faith community simply called “Carey”.

From its early beginnings as a single-story residence for undergraduate students on the campus of the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, the Carey family of ministries has grown to include (1) Carey Theological College to prepare men and women for Christian ministry, (2) the Carey Institute to resource the local church through learning opportunities such as seminars and workshops, and (3) the Carey Centre to continue the ministry of hospitality to undergraduate students and visitors to Vancouver.

Carey Theological College is a graduate school placing emphasis on practical experience and in-service learning, on theological reflection, on Scripture, proclamation, justice, integral mission, evangelism, service and equipping ministries. Spiritual formation is integral to all programs whether at the level of the Master’s degrees or the Doctor of Ministry.

As the newest member of the Carey family of ministries, the Carey Institute (CI) offers creative learning experiences that equip church congregations and individual Christians in their ministry, personal development, and spiritual formation. The Carey Institute offers workshops, seminars, and retreats, and oversees the church-based campuses across western Canada for those in the various certificate and diploma programs.

The Carey Centre is a modern residential facility for univeristy students, and also provides short and long term accommodation for visitors. Excellent meals and meeting rooms are part of the hospitality service available to guests.

Described as moderate evangelicals within the orthodox Christian tradition, Carey is a ministry of the Canadian Baptists of Western Canada and works closely with our international mission board, Canadian Baptist Ministries.