Randy Wollf, PhD

Associate Professor of Leadership
I love creating learning experiences where students are challenged, supported, and inspired to grow—not simply in what they know and do, but in who they are becoming. My greatest joy as a professor is helping students discover their God-given potential and increasingly become the servant leaders God has designed them to be.

Dr. Randy Wollf is an Associate Professor of Leadership in Trinity Western University's MA in Leadership program. With more than 35 years of experience in non-profit, educational, and business leadership, Randy is passionate about equipping leaders to reach their God-given potential and make a meaningful difference in the world.

Randy holds a PhD in Educational Studies (specializing in organizational leadership) and an MA in Adult Education from the University of British Columbia, as well as a Master's in Religious Education and a BA in Psychology from Trinity Western University. He is also a recipient of the Governor General's Gold Medal for academic excellence.

Before joining TWU's leadership faculty, Randy served in pastoral ministry and church planting for 20 years and subsequently held teaching and senior leadership roles at MB Seminary, including serving as its Academic Dean. His international experience includes leadership training and ministry initiatives in multiple countries in Asia and Europe.

Randy is also the founder and CEO of PaperLift Document Editing Services, a business and social enterprise that supports people-helping initiatives worldwide, and is actively involved in developing disciple-making movements through Discovery Bible Studies.

Whether teaching, mentoring, or serving internationally, Randy loves helping people grow in character, competence, and Christ-centred leadership.

Outside of work, Randy enjoys hiking, cycling, running, reading, and playing board games. He and his wife, Lore, have four children.

  • PhD in Educational Studies (University of British Columbia; 2008)
  • Master of Arts in Adult Education (University of British Columbia; 2000)
  • Master of Religious Education, Governor General’s Gold Medal for Academic Excellence (Trinity Western Seminary at Trinity Western University; 1994)
  • Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Minor in Communications, Graduated with Great Distinction (Trinity Western University; 1990)
  • Diploma of Religious Education (Briercrest Bible College; 1986)

Expertise

Servant Leadership, Leadership Development and Mentoring, Organizational Leadership and Strategic Planning, Leading Organizational Change and Innovation, Values-Based and Ethical Leadership, Team Leadership and Development, Conflict Resolution and Power Dynamics, Leadership Coaching, Results-Based Leadership and Strategy Execution, Collaborative Decision-Making and Community Discernment, Adult Education and Transformational Learning, Spiritual Leadership and Formation, Christian Discipleship and Disciple-Making Movements, Evangelism and Faith Formation, Discovery Bible Study, Church Planting and Missional Communities, Small Group Leadership and Ministry, Prayer and Spiritual Growth, Practical Theology and Theology of Christian Leadership, Volunteer Leadership and Management, Cross-Cultural Leadership and Global Missions, Leadership in Faith-Based and Nonprofit Organizations, Online and Distributed Learning, Ministry Innovation and Organizational Development

Transformational servant leadership and values-based leadership; organizational leadership, strategic planning and change management; leadership development, mentoring and coaching; power dynamics and conflict resolution; team leadership and collaborative decision-making; Christian leadership and practical theology; spiritual formation and discipleship; evangelism, church planting and disciple-making movements; cross-cultural leadership and global missions; adult education and experiential approaches to leadership development.

Awards & Honours

  • TWU Alumni Servant Leadership Award (2016). Recognizing exemplary servant leadership and a commitment to serving others.
  • Governor General’s Gold Medal for Academic Excellence (1994). Awarded for outstanding academic achievement in the Master of Religious Education program at Trinity Western University.

Recent Publications

  • Wollf, R. Your Rule of Life: Developing a Plan for Spiritual Growth and Ministry Effectiveness. Amazon Digital Services LLC. (2023)
  • Wollf, R. Ignite: Skills for Leading Dynamic Small Groups. Amazon Digital Services LLC. (2023)
  • Wollf, R. "Community Discernment for Making Major Group Decisions." Direction, 50, 85-96. (2021)
  • Wollf, R. "Growing Leaders: Six Practices of Christian Leadership." Direction, 47, 239-250. (2018)
  • Wollf, R. "How to Strengthen Prayer in Your Church." Mennonite Brethren Herald, Winter 2018, 14. (2018)
  • Wollf, R. Maximum Discipleship in the Church: A Church Leader's Guide to Building a Strategic Approach to Making Disciples. Amazon Digital Services LLC. (2017)
  • Wollf, R. Navigating Church Politics: A Church Leader's Guide for Managing Conflict and Power Struggles while Leading Organizational Change. Amazon Digital Services LLC. (2017)
  • Wollf, R. "Leaders and Their Use of Power in Facilitating Organizational Change." Journal of Applied Christian Leadership, 8(1), 76-87. (2014)
  • Wollf, R., & Peregrym, D. "Values-Based Leadership: The Foundation of Transformational Servant Leadership." Journal of Values-Based Leadership, 6(2). (2013)
  • Wollf, R., & Sirikul, Y. "Reaching Thailand in This Generation: The Thai Church's National Plan." Evangelical Missions Quarterly, 48(3), 322-328. (2012)

Affiliations & Memberships

  • International Leadership Association (ILA)
  • Association for Theological Field Education – Canadian Caucus (ATFE)
  • Ordained with the Mennonite Brethren Churches of Canada
  • Ordained with the Evangelical Free Church of Canada (EFCC)

  • CHM 508 Leading Small Groups
  • CHM 595 Managing Volunteers
  • CHM 596 Building Healthy Boards
  • CLD 510 Foundations of Christian Leadership
  • CLD 531 Personal Dimensions of Leadership Development
  • CLD 532 Power, Change & Conflict
  • CLD 533 Mentoring, Team Building & Equipping
  • CLD 534 Vision, Strategic Planning & Organizational Leadership
  • DMIN 913 The Person and Work of the Ministry Leader
  • LDRS 110 Christian Leadership Foundations
  • LDRS 205 Leading Spiritual Growth
  • LDRS 210 Growing Healthy Organizations
  • LDRS 230 Leading Teams and Groups
  • LDRS 255 Leading and Coaching
  • LDRS 500 Leadership Foundations
  • LDRS 502 Team Leadership & Conflict Resolution
  • LDRS 503 Results Based Leadership
  • LDRS 504 Leadership Values & Ethics
  • LDRS 612 Leading Change & Innovation
  • LDRS 641 Theology of Christian Leadership
  • LDRS 651 Theory and Practice of Volunteerism
  • MCS 810 MA in Christian Studies Graduating Project
  • PTH 600 Pastoral Formation
  • PTH 613 Evangelism and Faith Formation