Founding of London Baptist Seminary (later London Bible College & Seminary)
Heritage’s first classes are held in London with 177 college students and 61 seminary students. Marvin Brubacher (previously at London) serves as Heritage’s first president
Students moved into the new dorm building.
Rick Reed concludes his time as President (2013–2023)
Founding of Central Baptist Seminary in Toronto
Legal merger of Central and London to form Heritage Baptist College and Theological Seminary
Heritage relocates from London to its current location in Cambridge
The Community Centre building is dedicated
Heritage enters into a closer partnership with the Fellowship of Evangelical Baptist Churches (central region)
Following the service of Marvin Brubacher (1993–2011), Rick Reed is hired as Heritage’s second President
Jonathan Griffiths is appointed Chancellor of Heritage, and is subsequently appointed President in January 2026
First classes are held in Heritage’s Seminary Building. The grand opening is held on March 1, 2025
Heritage Theological Seminary is awarded two landmark grants from the Lilly Endowment, facilitating expanded partnerships with local churches and the development of strong cooperative relationships with a range of like-minded denominations
As Heritage looks ahead, the mission remains the same while the opportunities grow. Building on a strong foundation of biblical faithfulness and academic excellence, Heritage is expanding its reach through new learning pathways, strategic partnerships with churches, and innovative ways of training leaders for real ministry. The vision is to raise a new generation of gospel-shaped leaders – equipping them to serve the Church, strengthen communities, and speak with clarity and conviction in a changing world.
Founding of Central Baptist Seminary in Toronto
Founding of London Baptist Seminary (later London Bible College & Seminary)
Legal merger of Central and London to form Heritage Baptist College and Theological Seminary
Heritage’s first classes are held in London with 177 college students and 61 seminary students. Marvin Brubacher (previously at London) serves as Heritage’s first president
Heritage relocates from London to its current location in Cambridge
Students moved into the new dorm building.
The Community Centre building is dedicated
Heritage enters into a closer partnership with the Fellowship of Evangelical Baptist Churches (central region)
Following the service of Marvin Brubacher (1993–2011), Rick Reed is hired as Heritage’s second President
Rick Reed concludes his time as President (2013–2023)
Jonathan Griffiths is appointed Chancellor of Heritage, and is subsequently appointed President in January 2026
First classes are held in Heritage’s Seminary Building. The grand opening is held on March 1, 2025
Heritage Theological Seminary is awarded two landmark grants from the Lilly Endowment, facilitating expanded partnerships with local churches and the development of strong cooperative relationships with a range of like-minded denominations
As Heritage looks ahead, the mission remains the same while the opportunities grow. Building on a strong foundation of biblical faithfulness and academic excellence, Heritage is expanding its reach through new learning pathways, strategic partnerships with churches, and innovative ways of training leaders for real ministry. The vision is to raise a new generation of gospel-shaped leaders – equipping them to serve the Church, strengthen communities, and speak with clarity and conviction in a changing world.
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