The Institut Biblique du Québec is the only Bible college affiliated with the Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada that offers training in French. We offer academic programs in partnership with Laval University (learn more), including the baccalaureate and certificate in theology. Since 2018, it is also possible to take courses in English at the IBQ.
L’Institut Biblique du Québec is the francophone formation organization of the Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada, serving four Districts: Eastern and Western Ontario, Quebec and the Maritimes. This training is an excellent preparation for ministry, aimed at equipping and training all those who want to be involved in the work for which the Lord has called them; whether in a ministerial context or to equip themselves as disciples of Jesus!
At the IBQ, you will find an experience that goes beyond quality academic training; you will also find a family, mentoring, personal follow-up, unique opportunities to get involved and work on your spiritual gifts. We are closely connected with a vast network of Pentecostal churches in the province and in Canada, and work in association with Laval University, which gives us access to a recognized university accreditation. All of our students also have access to a coach to help them reach their potential.
The Institut biblique du Québec (IBQ) is a biblical college affiliated with the Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada founded in 1997, following the merger of the Institut biblique Bérée and the Collège biblique Québec, which provides theological training at the university level. This institution provides training for ministers. It is a center for the study of biblical writings, Hebrew and ancient Greek, as well as Christian, Protestant, and Pentecostal theology. The IBQ has been a partner with Laval University’s Faculty of Theology and Religious Sciences since 2013.
Following the introduction of Pentecostalism in Canada and Quebec, Pentecostal Christian communities set up institutions to train future pastors and accelerate the process of evangelization in French-speaking Canada.
In 1941 the Institut biblique Bérée, the first French-speaking Pentecostal Bible College, was founded in Montreal. On the Quebec City side, Reverend Allen Bowen and Donald Martin founded the « Formation Timothé » program in 1976, which later became the Collège Biblique Québec.
In January 1997, in a process of restructuring the Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada, the Quebec Bible College and the Institut Biblique Bérée merged to form the Institut Biblique du Québec. Since then, the institute has had a centralized role in training and accrediting future pastors of the Protestant association.
The Institut Biblique du Québec offers courses in French exclusively for Eastern Canada, run by four districts of the Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada: Eastern Ontario, Western Ontario, the Quebec District and the Maritimes District.
The same four districts also run another institute, Master College and Seminary, covering the same territory as the Institut Biblique du Québec, for training exclusively in English.
In 2013, the IBQ became a partner with the Faculty of Theology and Religious Sciences of Laval University. As part of this partnership, the IBQ offers a microprogram, certificates and a Bachelor’s degree from Université Laval on the IBQ campus.
Today, the Institut Biblique du Québec is located in Longueuil, the third largest city in Quebec, on the south shore of Montreal.
jbersot@ibq.ca
Dr. Jonathan Bersot was the dean of the IBQ from 2011 to 2020. Jonathan Bersot served as senior pastor in Drummondville from 2004 to 2017. He is also a teaching missionary in French-speaking Africa (mainly in Lomé in Togo).
Contact him for further information on:
dmartin@ibq.ca
David served as pastor of Église Nouvelle Espérance de Dieppe in New-Brunswick from 2005 until August 2018. He is functioning in the role of Academic Dean while working on his doctorate degree.
Contact him for further information on:
registrariat@ibq.ca
In addition to being a professor at the IBQ (a graduate of the Faculty of Evangelical Theology (Montreal) with a Master’s degree in Theology and currently a doctoral student at the Université de Montréal), Si is in charge of ensuring the smooth running of the IBQ’s pedagogical and administrative activities.
To be contacted for any information regarding:
rrust@ibq.ca
Ron Rust has been a pastor in Quebec for over 40 years. He was also once IBQ’s Academic Dean. As an IBQ ambassador, Ron now meets with pastors and promotes the IBQ in churches.
Please contact him for further information on:
Former academic dean at IBQ and pastor, Gérald Emery has extensive experience in mentoring students. He is currently responsible for mentoring and coaching students, offering personalized support for their academic and spiritual development.
Contact him regarding :
bibliotheque@ibq.ca
Annie has been a librarian at the IBQ since 2002. Trained in document management, Annie is also an invaluable help to students during their library research.
Please contact her for further information on:
ncollin-martin@ibq.ca
His big smile and friendly personality will put you at ease from your first contact. An artist at heart, she adds color and joy of life wherever she goes. She is currently pastor at Mountainview Community Church (Otterburn Park).
To contact regarding:
Request for information for potential students
Graduation ceremony
Chapels
Promotional tools/social media
comptabilite@ibq.ca
Elisa joined the IBQ team in 2019. With her experience in accounting and bookkeeping, she is an essential resource person.
To contact regarding:
tax receipts for donations;
the statement of tuition fees.
Since 2020, Michael has been editing videos and posting them online on our virtual campus. His work is considerable and much appreciated.
Michel Bisaillon, GOVERNANCE BOARD CHAIR
David Wells, GENERAL SUPERINTENDENT OF THE PAOC
John Ippolito, SECRETARY-TREASURER OF QUEBEC DISTRICT
Kevin Johnson, SUPERINTENDENT OF MARITIME DISTRICT
Luc Poirier, REPRESENTATIVE OF THE MARITIME DISTRICT
Jason Luscombe, EASTERN ONTARIO DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT
David Blakely, EASTERN ONTARIO DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE
Jason Small, WESTERN ONTARIO DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT
Gilles Trahan, WESTERN ONTARIO DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE
Peter Buchanan, REPRESENTATIVE PASTOR OF QUEBEC DISTRICT, ST-ANDRÉ-AVELLIN
Michel Hurrell, REPRESENTATIVE PASTOR OF QUEBEC DISTRICT, AHUNTSIC, MONTREAL
Michel Dufault, REPRESENTATIVE LAYPERSON DISTRICT DU QUÉBEC, ST-HYACINTHE
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