Hello. I’m Todd Linde and here with me is my lovely wife, Marietta, and our gifts from above, Nathaniel (2.5 years) and Miriam (10 months). Born the youngest of six and raised near Dunnville, Ontario, I grew up on outdoor adventures and with a love for learning. When I was twelve, we made the short move to the family farm in Attercliffe. After graduating high school at Guido de Bres, I headed off to the Engineering department of McMaster University in a path well-trodden by my three older brothers. But the Lord had another plan for me and strengthened in me the desire to go to seminary, and if it be His will, to serve in the ministry of the gospel. After a few years in Engineering, I changed course and graduated with a degree in Classics. Over the years I also had the chance to do all sorts of interesting summer jobs, like working at farmers’ markets, in a feed mill, in construction, and doing cedar roofing. I also started a small business for a few summers producing the steel frames of soccer nets.

Before I began seminary, the Lord brought a long-time friend back into my life. Marietta and I were classmates from 4^th grade until the end of high school. In 2018, however, she moved with her family to southern Alberta. When our friendship was reignited a few years later, Marietta came back to Ontario and in August of 2022 we were united in marriage. The following summer we welcomed our son Nathaniel into our life. What a joyful and contented boy he has been! Nathaniel has a love for order, being goofy and making sure everyone is included. In April of 2025, God blessed our family with Miriam. She is our smiley sweetheart, continually lighting up the room with her happiness and generously giving out grins which warm everyone’s heart.

Since I started seminary back in 2021, the years have flown by in a flurry of essays, lectures, sermon proposals, moving houses, internships, more essays, chapels, readings, etc. It was an invaluable time that we will never forget. The internships which I’ve been privileged to do have been a special highlight: For a few weeks, I shadowed ‘The Rev.’ Den Hollander, who is now with the Lord. I had many good conversations with Rev. Jagt during my summer-long preaching internship in Fergus North. I especially loved the time I could spend with Rev. Tim Schouten during a mission internship in Prince George. It was wonderful to see the Lord blessing that church with many new believers. Through all of them I really enjoyed the opportunity to preach the Word, visit the saints, and sit in council and consistory meetings.

We look back on the four years of seminary, and give God thanks for his work in our lives. I thank him for my professors and fellow classmates who have been such an upbuilding influence on me. I’m thankful for the opportunity to proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ in so many churches, and to teach catechism classes in Grassie and in Attercliffe. The Lord has confirmed in me the desire to serve him and his people in the ministry of his Word and we eagerly look forward to where he will take us.

Since passing my preparatory exam in June 2025, I have been busy continuing to study God’s Word, preparing new sermons, and proclaiming the gospel in churches throughout Ontario, Alberta, and Manitoba. Recently, I have also had the privilege of doing some work with the Reformational Study Centre. While it has been a season of waiting, God has richly upheld us and we thank our Loving Father for all his abundant blessings. To him be the glory!