By Amber Ginter ‘19
Ohio Christian University (OCU) senior Kaleb Blevins has embraced a calling beyond his chosen vocation. Graduating a year early with a degree in Sports and Business Management, Blevins is dedicated to many volunteer activities. Participating and leading in faith-focused programs is his calling.
Blevins leads a Bible study at Bloom Carol’s Catalyst High School and participates in an Apprenticeship at Grace Fellowship that inform his higher education. Having a passion for youth, playing and teaching piano, coaching and playing soccer, and leading groups, Blevins finds a balance between vocation and calling. He asserts that “Who we are as Christians should permeate our calling regardless of what it is. Our calling is what Jesus wants for us. What our particular vocation is doesn’t matter without it.”
This summer Blevins volunteered at Momentum youth camp while playing for Indiana Saints’ soccer team and working, revealing ‘fruits of the spirit’ that OCU encourages. Practicing love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, gentleness, faithfulness, and self-control, he sets an example like Jesus.
For Blevins, playing soccer as a college athlete was enjoyable. He learned not only from academic study and athletics, but also gained a “strengthening of my worldview. I want to be a good example for kids. I had that positive influence and want to be so for them. People poured into my life. It’s important to do the same for others, no matter what my vocation is.”
Blevins’ job prospects may be uncertain, but his life goal isn’t: “We should always strive and seek to love others, basing actions on how Jesus would respond.” He encourages being authentic. He strives for his Bible study groups to be full of discussion, honesty, and implementation. “God has given me an ability to serve high school and younger kids. I converse well with them. God’s given me gifts to lead and pour into their lives.”
Blevins does not yet know what his job future holds, but he does know and trust the One who does. OCU prepared him well for that greater calling.
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Accounting Majors Tour Kenworth Manufacturing Facility
Published: November 28, 2018
Ohio Christian University's Business School accounting students, led by
Professors Betsy Magill and Lane Patrick, met with Kenworth’s accounting
management staff on October 25, 2018. Assistant Controller Ron Butterbaugh
and Human Resources Manager Brian Putnam led the group on the tour.
Kenworth has manufactured trucks since 1923.
Students toured the factory where the Kenworth trucks are produced. They saw
the assembly of raw materials, truck production in progress, and the finished
units. They watched as the trucks were assembled, including viewing the
components and parts that go
Ohio Christian University's Business School accounting students, led by
Professors Betsy Magill and Lane Patrick, met with Kenworth’s accounting
management staff on October 25, 2018. Assistant Controller Ron Butterbaugh
and Human Resources Manager Brian Putnam led the group on the tour.
Kenworth has manufactured trucks since 1923.
Students toured the factory where the Kenworth trucks are
Ohio Christian University's Business School accounting students, led by
Professors Betsy Magill and Lane Patrick, met with Kenworth’s accounting
management staff on October 25, 2018. Assistant
Business Roundtable Offers Great Advice
Published: November 28, 2018
Ohio Christian University’s School of Business & Government® hosted their
8th annual Small Business Round Table on Thursday, November 1, 2018, at the
Robert W. Plaster Free Enterprise Center, the University's facility for
business development and innovation.
This event brought together over eighty students and four small business
owners. The discussion focused on starting and managing a small
business. Business executives at this year’s Round Table were Jesse Lear
and Travis Smith, founders of V.I.P Waste Services; Mike Cessna, owner of My
Auto Care, Bella Freight, and Redline Wear;
Ohio Christian University’s School of Business
Ohio Christian University’s School of Business
Discussion of POVERTY, INC. Offers Christian Insight
Published: November 15, 2018
Film director and producer Michael Matheson Miller of the Acton Institute
introduced his film POVERTY, INC. at Ohio Christian University’s Chapel
Service before its showing in the Robert W. Plaster Free Enterprise Center
(OCUBIC) on November 14. Miller also addressed the School of Business
Film director and producer Michael Matheson Miller of the Acton Institute
introduced his film POVERTY, INC. at Ohio Christian University’s Chapel
Service before its showing in the Robert W. Plaster Free Enterprise Center
(OCUBIC) on November 14. Miller also addressed the School of Business
Film director and producer Michael Matheson Miller of the Acton Institute
introduced his film POVERTY, INC. at Ohio Christian University’s Chapel
Service before its showing in the Robert W. Plaster
Ohio Christian Sees Startup Center as 'Front Door' for Business Community
Published: November 1, 2018
By Emily Bench, Staff reporter, Columbus Business First
John Kulaga sees Ohio Christian University as an important partner in
Pickaway County’s educational and economic development efforts.
Kulaga, president of the Circleville school since last year, said to reach
not only the school's business students but also the community at large, Ohio
Christian last August launched the Robert W. Plaster Free Enterprise Center.
"We are a great front door for anyone who wants to do business here," he
said.
"The 22,000-square-foot, collaborative space is very much community
endeavor," Kulaga said
By Emily Bench, Staff reporter, Columbus Business First
John Kulaga sees Ohio Christian University as an important partner in
Pickaway County’s educational and economic development efforts.
Kulaga, president of the Circleville school since last year, said to reach
not only the school's business students but also the community at large, Ohio
Christian last August launched the Robert W.
By Emily Bench, Staff reporter, Columbus Business First
John Kulaga sees Ohio Christian University as an important partner in
Pickaway County’s educational and economic development efforts.
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SB Roundtable Preps Students for Business Plan Competition
Published: December 13, 2017
Ohio Christian University’s School of Business & Government® hosted its
seventh annual Small Business Round Table on Tuesday, November 14th, 2017.
Over eighty OCU students and five business executives, most of whom own small
businesses, discussed what it takes to start and manage a small business and
how to stay successful.
Discussants on this year’s roundtable included Mike Cessna, owner of My
Auto Care; Chris Farrell, owner of Farrell Fit; Jim Cook, owner of Cooks
Creek Golf Club; and Megan VanBuskirk and Ana Purpero, owners of Paper City
Coffee.
Students engaged with these
Ohio Christian University’s School of Business
Ohio Christian University’s School of Business
Prof. Monty Lobb Speaks at Ukrainian Celebration of Reformation
Published: November 17, 2017
Professor Monty Lobb traveled to Kiev, Ukraine to speak at the 500th
anniversary celebration of the Reformation in early November. In greeting to
assembly, he spoke about the importance of integrating Christian character
into personal relationships to build better community. He also presented on
the value of a Christian education in a program session.
For two days Ukrainians listened to pastors, members of parliament, cabinet
ministers, and foreign guests share and worshipped, led by praise bands from
across Ukraine and the Ukrainian National Symphony and Chorus.
The Association of
Professor Monty Lobb traveled to Kiev, Ukraine to speak at the 500th
anniversary celebration of the Reformation in early November. In greeting to
assembly, he spoke about the importance of integrating Christian character
into personal relationships to build better community. He also presented on
the value of a Christian education in a program session.
For two days Ukrainians listened to
Professor Monty Lobb traveled to Kiev, Ukraine to speak at the 500th
anniversary celebration of the Reformation in early November. In greeting to
assembly, he spoke about the importance of
OCU Business Students Visit the New York Stock Exchange
Published: November 9, 2016
OCU Business Students Visit the New York Stock Exchange
A group of Ohio Christian University (OCU) Business and Government students
visited Wall Street, Bloomberg Headquarters, the United Nations, and Mizuho
Securities this fall. Students attended a Financial Crisis Tour where they
learned firsthand what happens inside the New York Stock Exchange. The tour
was led by Wall Street veterans who explained the difference between a CDO
and a CDS, investment strategies which they said contributed to the economic
collapse in 2008. Students also saw the New York Stock Exchange, Federal
Hall,
OCU Business Students Visit the New York Stock Exchange
A group of Ohio Christian University (OCU) Business and Government students
visited Wall Street, Bloomberg Headquarters, the United Nations, and Mizuho
Securities this fall. Students attended a Financial Crisis Tour where they
learned firsthand what happens inside the New York Stock Exchange. The tour
was led by Wall Street veterans who
OCU Business Students Visit the New York Stock Exchange
A group of Ohio Christian University (OCU) Business and Government students
visited Wall Street, Bloomberg Headquarters, the United Nations,
Lobb Named New Dean of School of Business and Government at OCU
Published: June 1, 2016
CIRCLEVILLE, Ohio — Ohio Christian University is pleased to announce that
Dr. Monty Lobb will assume the duties of Dean of the School of Business and
Government on June 1, 2016, upon Dr. Dave Garrison’s retirement. Dr.
Garrison will now become Dean Emeritus, which is a lifelong appointment.
Dr. Monty Lobb, OCU professor since 2012 and former Assistant Secretary of
State of Ohio, holds his J.D. from University of Dayton School of Law, his
B.A. from Olivet Nazarene University, and he also earned undergraduate
credits from New College at the University of Oxford. Dr. Lobb is president
of
CIRCLEVILLE, Ohio — Ohio Christian University is pleased to announce that
Dr. Monty Lobb will assume the duties of Dean of the School of Business and
Government on June 1, 2016, upon Dr. Dave Garrison’s retirement. Dr.
Garrison will now become Dean Emeritus, which is a lifelong appointment.
Dr. Monty Lobb, OCU professor since 2012 and former Assistant Secretary of
State of Ohio, holds his J.
CIRCLEVILLE, Ohio — Ohio Christian University is pleased to announce that
Dr. Monty Lobb will assume the duties of Dean of the School of Business and
Government on June 1, 2016, upon Dr. Dave
Student Learn Valuable Business Skills at Annual Roundtable
Published: April 15, 2016
Students of Ohio Christian University’s School of Business and Government
had the opportunity to speak with various community leaders at the annual
Corporate Roundtable. A panel of five experienced businessmen and women were
on the panel, offering advice to upcoming graduates looking to succeed in the
corporate world.
“Patience is one of the largest derailments I’ve seen people struggle
with” said M.J. Clark, on when asked about her position as an executive
recruiter. “It takes time, patience, and hard work to move up. It’s not
about what you must do, but who you must be”.
The panel
Students of Ohio Christian University’s School of Business and Government
had the opportunity to speak with various community leaders at the annual
Corporate Roundtable. A panel of five experienced businessmen and women were
on the panel, offering advice to upcoming graduates looking to succeed in the
corporate world.
“Patience is one of the largest derailments I’ve seen people struggle
Students of Ohio Christian University’s School of Business and Government
had the opportunity to speak with various community leaders at the annual
Corporate Roundtable. A panel of five experienced
