Dr. John Toews is a psychiatrist with a strong interest in the relationship between Christian spirituality and mental health. His clinical work and teaching are focused on promoting the healing of the whole person. He believes that a healthy Christian spirituality is a great underpinning for life and a powerful force for health and is gifted in applying spiritual insights to our every day experiences and struggles in life.

Presently, Dr. John Toews is a professor at the University of Calgary where his academic work is related spirituality and education and maintains a private practice. He is the co-founder of series of conferences on spirituality and health and frequently speaks at conferences, workshops and retreats, both nationally and internationally. In 1995, he authored a book entitled, No Longer Alone: Mental Health and the Church, to help the church study the effect of mental health issues within congregations.

Dr. John Toews is a husband, father and grandfather. These relationships nurture him and provide a rich source of insights about our lives as children of the Father.

Experience & Education:

• MD,1969, University of Manitoba
• FRCPC (Psychiatry), 1974