Maritime Christian College — Organization Profile
Maritime Christian College (MCC) is a Christian college committed to biblical higher education and ministry formation. Based in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada, MCC traces its roots to 1960 and operates today with a clear purpose: to biblically educate and equip people to become disciples of Jesus who make disciples. While its office and mailing address remain in Charlottetown, MCC emphasizes that its learning model is designed for students who need flexibility alongside work, family, and ministry responsibilities.
MCC’s approach is built around Scripture as the central textbook and reference point for training. The college describes its role as preparing men and women for Christian service—training students to preach, teach, and live in harmony with God’s Word. Historically connected with the Restoration Movement tradition (Christian churches and churches of Christ), MCC’s focus is practical preparation for disciple-focused ministry and leadership in local churches and everyday contexts.
A defining distinctive of MCC today is that its platform is completely online, which expands access beyond a single campus setting. Students engage courses through an asynchronous structure that includes readings, discussion posts, and assignments within a weekly schedule. This model supports learners who live far from a residential Bible college or who are already serving in ministry and want structured training without relocating.
MCC highlights several program pathways, including its Master of Arts in Ministry Leadership, which provides advanced leadership training for disciple-focused ministry, and certificate programs designed to build core biblical skills. The Disciple Makers Path is presented as a short sequence of courses intended to help students develop practical disciple-making confidence, and the “How to Study the Bible” certificate is designed to strengthen foundational skills for reading and interpreting Scripture.
Alongside academics, MCC builds community through shared learning and ongoing communication with supporters. The college hosts the KT Norris Lectures as an annual gathering featuring a guest speaker and worship, and it publishes the Maritime Messenger to keep students, alumni, donors, and friends updated on MCC life and events. For those who want to participate beyond enrollment, MCC offers multiple giving pathways—including general donations, a monthly FRIENDS program, and a Legacy Fund—to support disciple-making education with a global reach through online learning.
Key Links
- Website: https://www.mccpei.com/
- About MCC: https://www.mccpei.com/about-mcc
- Programs: https://www.mccpei.com/programs
- Disciple Makers Path: https://www.mccpei.com/disciple-makers-path
- Maritime Messenger: https://www.mccpei.com/maritime-messenger
- KT Norris Lectures: https://www.mccpei.com/kt-norris-lectures
- Donate: https://www.mccpei.com/donate
- FRIENDS Program: https://www.mccpei.com/friends
- Legacy Fund: https://www.mccpei.com/legacy-fund
- Contact Us: https://www.mccpei.com/contact-us
Contact Information
- Phone: 902-628-8887
- Mailing address: 9 Lilac Avenue, Charlottetown, PE C1A 6L1, Canada
Socials
Leadership
- Richard Jones — President
- Thomas Marshall — Academic Dean
- Ellen Arsenault — Administrative Assistant
- Penny Ching — Director of Finance and Administration
- Jerry Scripture — Director of Online Learning
- Katie Stevenson — Director of Marketing
- Brandon Guindon — Adjunct
- Justin McMurdie — Adjunct
- Aaron Williams — Adjunct
