Quality Education
Our curriculum is designed to challenge students through critical thinking and deep biblical inquiry, maintaining the highest academic standards.
Christ-Centered
Every decision we make is rooted in core Christian values, ensuring our school practices honor our higher calling and mission.
How We Operate
Digital Delivery
We leverage technology to create a seamless online experience that integrates flawlessly into any student's context.
Contextual Community
We support our students in their own communities, encouraging them to connect locally and put their learning into practice right away.
Administrative Staff
Rev. Dr. Mike Swalm
Rev. Dr. Brad Teigen
Mine Ositadinma
President
Mike holds a DMin from Northern Seminary, MA from Acadia Divinity College, and a BA from Bethel College (IN). He lives in Calgary with his wife Tricia, their four children, and Penny (their Goldendoodle). Mike loves RMC’s commitment to seeing the lives of women and men transformed by the love of Jesus and the wisdom students gain through their studies.
VP Academic
VP Finance and Operations
Brad holds a DMin from Nazarene Theological Seminary, MDiv from Taylor Seminary, and a BAR from Rocky Mountain College. He lives in Calgary with his wife Candi, their two children. Brad and Candi also have 2 adult children. Brad loves that RMC is a flexible, mission-driven learning community that equips real people in real life for real ministry and leadership.
Mine holds an MBA from Thompson Rivers University, a Post Graduate Diploma in International Business Management from Centennial College, Toronto and a Bsc. in Banking and Finance from Covenant University in Nigeria. She lives in Calgary with her husband Francis and their two boys, Nathan and Nyle. Mine's favorite part about working at RMC is the opportunity to build and improve systems that positively impact both staff and students.
Robert Harris
Marketing and Recruitment
Robert holds a Master of Professional Studies from Alliance Theological Seminary and a BA from Central Washington University. Robert lives in Calgary with his wife Lisa. He enjoys working at RMC, engaging with all the students and helping the next generation of Christ followers to seek training for the calling Jesus has for them.
Kailynne Belt
Registrar and student finance
Kailynne hold a BA from Rocky Mountain College. She lives in Cochrane with her husband Wade, two boys Sullivan & Finley, and Sherlock their new puppy because two little boys wasn't enough chaos:) Her favourite things include great coffee, good conversations, engrossing stories, and almost anything outdoors with her active family. Her favourite part about working at RMC is assisting students in navigating their academic pursuits and getting to see them achieve their goals and ambitions.
Natalie Messner
Social Media manager
"Natalie holds a Certificate in Christian Discipleship from Rocky Mountain College and a Diploma in Digital Graphics Communications from SAIT. She lives in Calgary with her four children and loves reading (especially historical fiction), camping, and going on family hikes. Natalie's favourite part of working at RMC is combining her creative training and passion for faith-based education to share meaningful student stories that bring God glory for His work in their lives."
Naomi Rokos
Partner and Alumni liaison
Naomi holds a BA in Leadership Development from Rocky Mountain College. She enjoys being in the sunshine while sipping cold sparkling water with fresh lime (alternatively, if it’s cold out, she’s old enough to enjoy a nice mug of hot water). When she’s not working, she’s spending time with her husband and two kids – usually camping, snowboarding, or going for family walks and bike rides! She loves the collaborative work between Rocky and partners, seeing two parts working toward the common goal of equipping the body of Christ for the glory of God.
Education Team
Our Education Team is responsible for student engagement and instruction. Our Program Coordinators walk with students every step of the way, while our Facilitators interact with students in each course with discussion and assessment. Our educators are practitioners, involved in their respective fields, living what they teach.
Dr. Virginia Hooper
Program Coordinator
Virginia holds the Doctor of Ministry degree from Trinity Western University. She holds the MA in Religion from Western Evangelical Seminary, and the designation of Licensed Professional Counselor from Montana State University. She pursued graduate studies in educational leadership at University of Montana, and is a certified special education teacher in British Columbia. She and her husband live in Abbotsford, BC. Virginia finds deep satisfaction in mentoring Human Services students for service to vulnerable people in our communities and society.
Rev. Matt Wilks
Program Coordinator
Matt holds a BA in Youth Ministry and MA from Crown College in Minnesota. Matt has been married to Michelle for 32 years and has two daughters, Maris and Macauleigh who are 27 and 24 years old, both who are married. Currently, Matt is a Lead Pastor at two churches who are a part of a network in the Calgary area. He also is the Associate Regional Minister for the Alberta Baptist Association which is a group of 57 churches in Alberta.
Rev. Dr. Wayne Whitbourne
Admin FAculty Member
Wayne holds a BA from the University of Alberta, a BTh from Prairie Bible Institute, an MDiv from Taylor Seminary, and a DMin from Westminster Theological Seminary (PA). Born and raised in Jamaica, Wayne now lives in Calgary with his wife Oi-Wah and together they have two adult children. Wayne has a deep passion for missions and has been involved in church planting in various countries around the world. He currently serves with Action International Ministries.
Facilitators
Our Facilitators are our student experience specialists. These practitioners walk with our students through each course individually, interacting, assessing, and aiding along the way. The Facilitator is the backbone of the educational delivery at Rocky Mountain College.
Shari Allen
Veronica Hooper
Duffy Robbins
Shannon Baines
Virginia Hooper
Dave Skidmore
Amy Beange
Jen Hubbard
Iona Snair
LaDawne Boehlig
Chuck Hunt
Rob Snair
Amy Bratton
Andrew Klager
Andy Steiger
Callie Clark
Sid Koop
Mike Swalm
Chap Clark
Cal MacFarland
Laura Swart
Jan Dinsmore Czechowsky
Marissa Moore
Brad Teigen
Walt Mueller
Ed Weiss
Jurgen Czechowsky
Wayne Whitbourne
Chris Elford
Ginny Olson
Matt Wilks
Andrew Evans
Marv Penner
Janice Wittstrom
Rob Freeborough
Carissa Plett
Taylor Woodburn
Ryan Herbert
Kajle Radbourne
Governance
The Board of Rocky Mountain College is guided by a commitment to Christian stewardship and institutional integrity. Our leadership provides strategic oversight to ensure that our mission is achieved with biblical wisdom and academic rigor.
Barbara Henning
Board Chair
John Estabrooks
Vice Chair
Torry Sawatzky
Board Member
Aaron Bon-Bernard
Board member
Jeff Knott
BOARD MEMBER
John Stokoe
BOARD MEMBER
Lillian Whitmore
Board Member
EST. 1992
Our Story
In 1992, Mountain View Bible College in Didsbury, AB and Hillcrest Christian College in Medicine Hat, AB decided to join forces, closing down their respective campuses and starting a brand new work in Calgary: Rocky Mountain College. The new school was founded with a clear mission: to provide high-quality Christian education that results in transformed lives. Rocky was intended from the start to be an institution that prioritizes biblical values in every aspect of learning. And that vision continues today!
As the world evolved, so did we. Recognizing the need for flexible, accessible learning, Rocky Mountain College pioneered a transition to a digital-first ecosystem. This change allowed us to bridge geographical gaps, bringing our rigorous academic programs to students anywhere, anytime. We maintained our Jesus-centered focus while embracing technological innovation to reach the global mission field.
Today, our history is written in the success of our alumni who lead with purpose around the world. We remain committed to the foundations established over three decades ago—scriptural truth, academic rigor, and a heart for service. As we look to the future, we continue to adapt and change our online infrastructure, ensuring that the legacy of Rocky Mountain College continues to empower the next generation of Christian leaders.
Partnerships
At Rocky Mountain College, we believe strong partnerships create lasting impact. By working with other institutions, church and parachurch ministries, and community organizations, we build meaningful collaborations that ensure students have the tools, resources, and experiences they need to achieve their goals. Whether through credit or non-credit courses and innovative programs, we strive to create opportunities designed to inspire spiritual growth, deepen knowledge, and equip students for ministry.
For more information, please reach out to our Partner Success Liaison at partners@rockymountaincollege.ca
Partnership Types
Outcomes Report
Graduation Rates
2009-2016 Definition: The percentage of students who enrolled for the first-time in post secondary institution, were full-time and degree- or certificate- seeking who subsequently graduate from a program at RMC within 150% of the “normal” time required.
2017-2019 Definition: The annualized percentage of students who were new to the institution, were credential-seeking who subsequently graduate from an RMC program or RMC Partner program within 150% of the “normal” time required.
Graduation rates assessed 6 years post-entrance.
Employment Rates
Note: Based on graduates with Bachelor degrees only. Percentages based on respondents to online survey. N/A means not available yet. ND means no data available.
Definition: Percentage of students graduating in a given year with a bachelor degree who report full- or part-time employment or who are pursing further education in the field of study they graduated in from RMC.
*6 months after graduation
^2 years after graduation
Retention Rates
2015-2021 Definition: Percentage of Potential Returnees from 1st year students (those with less than 29 completed credits) in the Fall who take classes the next Fall.
2022-2024 Definition: Annualized percentage of potential returnees of students (new and transferring in) to RMC (having completed less than 29 credits.
Accreditation and Associations
ABHE – The Association for Biblical Higher Education in Canada and the United States https://www.abhe.org/
CHEC – Christian Higher Education Canada https://www.checanada.ca/
CACCF – Canadian Addiction Counsellors Certification Federation https://caccf.ca/ https://caccf.ca/approved-formal-education/
CYCAA –Child and Youth Care Association of Alberta https://www.cycaa.com/ https://www.cycaa.com/learning-resources/
ACAT – Alberta Council on Admissions and Transfer https://acat.alberta.ca/
Rocky Mountain College (RMC) is located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada and is authorized by the legislature of Alberta (the Rocky Mountain College Act, S.A. 1992) to offer diplomas or certificates and degrees in divinity. RMC is also a designated Educational Institution through the Federal and Provincial student loan system in Canada.
Rocky Mountain College has also established transfer of credit agreements through the Alberta Council on Admissions and Transfer with numerous Alberta educational institutions as listed in the Alberta Transfer Guide, www.acat.gov.ab.ca
Rocky Mountain College is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of the Association for Biblical Higher Education (5850 T. G. Lee Blvd., Ste. 130, Orlando, FL 32822, 407.207.0808) to grant certificates, diplomas and degrees at the Baccalaureate level.
The Association for Biblical Higher Education’s Commission on Accreditation (COA) is recognized as a national, faith-related accrediting agency by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). CHEA recognition includes the United States and Canada. The COA is also recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE) as a national, specialized, institutional accrediting agency.
Employment Opportunities
Assistant Director - Full time year round
Cook and Kitchen Coordinator - Full time year round
Lead Kitchen Hand (summer position)
South Calgary Chinese Evangelical Free Church
Youth Pastor - Full time
Children's Ministry Intern - Part Time
Telecare Crisis & Caring Line
(Fall 2026 and/or Spring 2027 internships)
To understand this role review this helpful document here. If interested, apply here.
Fort George Baptist Church in Prince George
Associate Pastor - Full time