Originally from Quebec City, Pierre Gilbert earned his MA from Providence Seminary and his PhD from Université de Montréal. After meeting his wife, Monika, at Providence College, they settled in Winnipeg, Manitoba, where they raised their three children.
Pierre Gilbert is a respected scholar with extensive teaching experience at institutions in Montreal (1986-1996), Fresno (1996-1999), and most recently, the Canadian Mennonite University in Winnipeg (1999-2024). He has spoken to hundreds of audiences across Canada and the United States on theology, culture, and social issues.
In addition to numerous journal and magazine articles, his latest book, God Never Meant for Us to Die, explores the problem of evil, suffering, and death through the lens of the Genesis creation account, offering a compelling framework to make sense of the intractable complexities of the human condition.
Throughout his career, Gilbert has focused on the intersection of faith, culture, and politics, particularly concerned with the erosion of Judeo-Christian values in education, media, and public life. He advocates for a renewed engagement with the Genesis creation narrative to counteract the nihilistic worldview pervasive among younger generations. He also believes this ancient text offers a life-affirming meta-narrative that could revitalize Western culture.
At the Frontier Centre, Gilbert examines how the Judeo-Christian tradition can counter the decline of Western civilization and explores how the Canadian church can be empowered to confront the defining challenges of our era.