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.
Articles of Interest
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.
Kulaga
Tony Perkins Keynotes OCU Chapel Service
Published: October 23, 2018
Anthony R. Perkins, president of the Family Research Council, a conservative
policy and lobbying organization based in Washington, D.C., gave the message
at Ohio Christian University’s Chapel Service on Monday, October 22.
His visit was a stop on the Council’s “For the Sake of America: Stand
Strong in the Lord” national road tour and part of the University’s
School and Business and Government annual Distinguished Speaker Series.
Perkins addressed the need for Christians in America to show courage in the
face of threats to the tenets of the faith. The keystone of his message is
Anthony R. Perkins, president of the Family Research Council, a conservative
policy and lobbying organization based in Washington, D.C., gave the message
at Ohio Christian University’s Chapel Service on Monday, October 22.
His visit was a stop on the Council’s “For the Sake of America: Stand
Strong in the Lord” national road tour and part of the University’s
School and Business and
Anthony R. Perkins, president of the Family Research Council, a conservative
policy and lobbying organization based in Washington, D.C., gave the message
at Ohio Christian University’s Chapel
Archived Articles of Interest
Students Participate in Poverty Simulation
Published: April 7, 2016
The Ohio Christian University’s Intercultural Department was pleased to
have VISTA (Volunteers In Service to America) facilitate The Poverty
Simulation on last month. The Poverty Simulation is intended to be an
“immersive experience that helps participants increase their knowledge and
understanding of the dynamics of poverty.”
According to their website, “The Poverty Simulation is a unique,
enlightening experience that helps individuals begin to understand what life
is like with a shortage of money and an abundance of stress. It moves people
to think about the harsh realities of
The Ohio Christian University’s Intercultural Department was pleased to
have VISTA (Volunteers In Service to America) facilitate The Poverty
Simulation on last month. The Poverty Simulation is intended to be an
“immersive experience that helps participants increase their knowledge and
understanding of the dynamics of poverty.”
According to their website, “The Poverty Simulation is a unique
The Ohio Christian University’s Intercultural Department was pleased to
have VISTA (Volunteers In Service to America) facilitate The Poverty
Simulation on last month. The Poverty Simulation is
OCU Hosts Discussion on Religious Freedom
Published: March 30, 2016
Ohio Christian University’s School of Business and Government welcomed
Michael Berry to campus as a guest speaker last month. Berry spoke on the
topic of religious freedom in relation to his work with First Liberty
Institute (formerly known as Liberty Institute).
OCU believes that exposing students to a depth of knowledge and experience is
a vital component in creating a firm foundation for their future. Each
semester, dozens of honored guests are welcomed to campus so that students
may engage in an open dialogue about the issues of today with some of the
brightest minds in their
Ohio Christian University’s School of Business and Government welcomed
Michael Berry to campus as a guest speaker last month. Berry spoke on the
topic of religious freedom in relation to his work with First Liberty
Institute (formerly known as Liberty Institute).
OCU believes that exposing students to a depth of knowledge and experience is
a vital component in creating a firm foundation for
Ohio Christian University’s School of Business and Government welcomed
Michael Berry to campus as a guest speaker last month. Berry spoke on the
topic of religious freedom in relation to his work
OCU Welcomes Former Wall Street Journal Editor to Campus
Published: March 24, 2016
Ohio Christian University was pleased to welcome Stephen Moore as a guest
speaker on Wednesday,March 23, 2016. Moore spoke on the topic of Regaining
American Prosperity, offering finical advice and economic commentary to OCU
Business
Ohio Christian University was pleased to welcome Stephen Moore as a guest
speaker on Wednesday,March 23, 2016. Moore spoke on the topic of Regaining
American Prosperity, offering finical advice and economic commentary to OCU
Business
Ohio Christian University was pleased to welcome Stephen Moore as a guest
speaker on Wednesday,March 23, 2016. Moore spoke on the topic of Regaining
American Prosperity, offering finical advice and
OCU MBA Ranks 5th in Central Ohio
Published: December 15, 2015
Ohio Christian University now ranks fifth in Central Ohio for MBA programs
according to a recent release from Columbus Business First.
The announcement came as a part of Columbus Business First’s annual MBA
Program List release, which ranks Central Ohio schools based on Fall
enrollment numbers. OCU moved up three spots from 2014.
To view the full list, click here.
If you’re looking for a career boost, an MBA from Ohio Christian University
provides the leaders of today and tomorrow with the knowledge and skills
required to succeed in a competitive business environment. The program
Ohio Christian University now ranks fifth in Central Ohio for MBA programs
according to a recent release from Columbus Business First.
The announcement came as a part of Columbus Business First’s annual MBA
Program List release, which ranks Central Ohio schools based on Fall
enrollment numbers. OCU moved up three spots from 2014.
To view the full list, click here.
If you’re looking for a
Ohio Christian University now ranks fifth in Central Ohio for MBA programs
according to a recent release from Columbus Business First.
The announcement came as a part of Columbus Business First’s
MBA Student Values Faith in Learning
Published: September 25, 2015
At Ohio Christian University, we take much pride in
our students and their success, so the academic quality we produce to get
them there is a huge priority to us.
These academic priorities are evident to OCU
student, Jalinda Wilson. With an undergrad degree under her belt, Jalinda
transferred from a secular college to OCU and joined our MBA program.
She says, “What I like the best about attending OCU is that I am getting a
quality education with a Christian perspective. My undergrad was done at a
secular college and in many of the classes, I
At Ohio Christian University, we take much pride in
our students and their success, so the academic quality we produce to get
them there is a huge priority to us.
These academic priorities are evident to OCU
student, Jalinda Wilson. With an undergrad degree under her belt, Jalinda
transferred from a secular college to OCU and joined our MBA program.
At Ohio Christian University, we take much pride in
our students and their success, so the academic quality we produce to get
them there is a huge priority to us
