My name is Rob Barriault, and I live in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Prior to Calgary, I lived in Ottawa and Toronto, Ontario, Canada. I have studied various subjects in the past, including Marketing, Fitness, and Seminary in Toronto.

My experience at the seminary in Toronto was quite challenging, as the school was quite liberal. Although I graduated with a Master's Degree, I was not proud of the institution where I graduated. Fortunately, when I moved to Calgary and started attending Fairview Baptist Church, I quickly learned that they were partnered with Reformed Baptist Seminary. After praying, and discussing with my wife and leadership, I chose to pursue higher education again as a way to demonstrate my true convictions, grounded in the Reformed Baptist tradition. Although it was difficult to complete, especially with being newly married and becoming a father. On top of that, the challenges regarding how to respond to governmental authority, ecclesiastical structure, and a variety of voices based on their convictions caused me to dive deeper into what the Bible says. Thankfully, I also had classes at RBS that had me wrestle with similar issues. Specifically, in the realm of church history. In the end, it had me come out stronger in my convictions through my studies of church history, creeds and confessions, the Particular Baptists, and personal experiences. I thank the Lord for his sustaining grace towards me through the difficult seasons. I would not have been able to finish my seminary without my wife, Laura, who went beyond what I could have asked from her.

I currently serve in the Pastoral Assistant role at Fairview Baptist Church and do a lot of diaconal roles. I am excited to be a part of equipping the saints for "boots on the ground" ministry which stretches far and wide from developing Christian resources to overseeing the upkeep of the church building. I am not certain what the Lord has in store for me and my family, but I pray that wherever he places me, I will be useful for his kingdom. I am confident that RBS has better equipped me for my service to the Lord and for that I am grateful.

For Christ's Kingdom,

Rob Barriault