Education
DMin (in progress), Tyndale Seminary.
Thesis title: Always be Fundraising: St. Paul’s approach to development in his congregations.
MTS (2023), Tyndale Seminary.
BA (1998), Classical and Ancient Studies, University of Waterloo.
BRE (1993), Pastoral Ministry, Tyndale University.
Courses
- Development and Fundraising (NFP-337)
- Not-for-Profit Management (BUS-330)
- Development and Fundraising (BUS-337)
About
Jacob Birch is a lecturer in the Not-For-Profit Management Certificate program at Redeemer University. He has raised $20+ million dollars in his career leading in and alongside churches as well as medium sized NFPs in southern Ontario and Atlantic Canada. He consults regularly with charities and NFPs on their fundraising, facility and strategic planning challenges.
Research Interests
- Biblical Stewardship
- Canadian philanthropy
- Not for profit management
- The Bible and Canadian culture
Research Publications
Birch, Jacob. “No, Western Christians Are Not In Exile.” Christianity Today, April 20, 2022
Research Funding
$6.5 million Affordable Housing Program to Valley Way Not-for-Profit Housing Corporation, 2011.
Awards and Certifications
- Long Term Care Administrator Certificate by CHA Canada, 2021