J. Berkley Reynolds' first posting with the United Church of Canada was to Change Islands, Newfoundland, where he was also to skipper the mission boat, the M.V. Messenger. Since then, he's continued to serve in his calling as a missionary, pastor, and teacher at various postings around the world. Berkley graduated with a Bachelor of Arts from Mount Allison University, a Master of Theology from Fuller Seminary, a Doctor of Theology from Victoria University in Toronto in 1976, and a Master of Divinity from Pine Hill Divinity Hall. While in California for graduate studies at Fuller Seminary, Berkley was conscripted by Carl Henry, editor of Christianity Today, to be the Canadian Editorial Representative for the publication in Toronto.