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
Ohio Christian to Host Fifth Annual Forge Leadership Summit
Published: July 19, 2019
Ohio Christian University will host the fifth annual Forge Leadership Summit
on July 23-27. The five-day conference is the Forge Leadership Network’s
foundational event that on-ramps students into their yearlong mentorship
academy to develop the next generation of conservative leaders. Forge will
welcome 75-80 young adults to the summit where they will participate in
dynamic trainings, professional development programs and listen to over two
dozen renowned speakers on current issues.
“Forge is raising up a farm system for the conservative movement in the
state [of Ohio],” said Co-
Ohio Christian University will host the fifth annual Forge Leadership Summit
on July 23-27. The five-day conference is the Forge Leadership Network’s
foundational event that on-ramps students into their yearlong mentorship
academy to develop the next generation of conservative leaders. Forge will
welcome 75-80 young adults to the summit where they will participate in
dynamic trainings,
Ohio Christian University will host the fifth annual Forge Leadership Summit
on July 23-27. The five-day conference is the Forge Leadership Network’s
foundational event that on-ramps students into
Ohio Christian Offers New Concentrations for Online Business Program
Published: July 18, 2019
Ohio Christian University recently announced two new concentrations in the
Bachelor of Arts in Business degree for students in the Adult
Ohio Christian University recently announced two new concentrations in the
Bachelor of Arts in Business degree for students in the Adult
Ohio Christian University recently announced two new concentrations in the
Bachelor of Arts in Business degree for students in the Adult
Happy Independence Day – Praise God for our Freedom!
Published: July 1, 2019
By Dr. Bradford Sample
On July 4, 1776 the Second Continental Congress adopted Thomas Jefferson’s
draft of “The Unanimous Declaration of the Thirteen United States of
America” after about one month of writing, review, and debate. Members of
Congress did not argue over the philosophy or basic tenets of the document.
Among its most powerful and well-remembered phrases are “We hold these
truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are
endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these
are Life, liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.” This
By Dr. Bradford Sample
On July 4, 1776 the Second Continental Congress adopted Thomas Jefferson’s
draft of “The Unanimous Declaration of the Thirteen United States of
America” after about one month of writing, review, and debate. Members of
Congress did not argue over the philosophy or basic tenets of the document.
Among its most powerful and well-remembered phrases are “We hold these
By Dr. Bradford Sample
On July 4, 1776 the Second Continental Congress adopted Thomas Jefferson’s
draft of “The Unanimous Declaration of the Thirteen United States of
America” after about one
Students Travel to Alabama, Gaining Sports Business Experience
Published: May 13, 2019
The Ohio Christian University athletic department and School of Business and
Government recently took a trip to Alabama to learn about careers in the
sports business field, and network with professionals in the industry. Just a
few of the businesses that students had the opportunity to visit were The
United States Sports Academy, SEC headquarters, and Reese’s Senior Bowl.
After visiting the United States Sports Academy, Ohio Christian University
students were featured in a publication for The United States Sports Academy
titled, “The Academy.” The feature briefly touched on what
The Ohio Christian University athletic department and School of Business and
Government recently took a trip to Alabama to learn about careers in the
sports business field, and network with professionals in the industry. Just a
few of the businesses that students had the opportunity to visit were The
United States Sports Academy, SEC headquarters, and Reese’s Senior Bowl.
After visiting the
The Ohio Christian University athletic department and School of Business and
Government recently took a trip to Alabama to learn about careers in the
sports business field, and network with
Tom Minnery Named 2019 Faith & Liberty Award Recipient
Published: April 30, 2019
On Thursday April 18th, Ohio Christian University School of Business and
Government presented Tom Minnery with its annual Faith
On Thursday April 18th, Ohio Christian University School of Business and
Government presented Tom Minnery with its annual Faith
On Thursday April 18th, Ohio Christian University School of Business and
Government presented Tom Minnery with its annual Faith
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College Credit Plus Roundtable Workshops - Join Us!
Published: October 12, 2018
Ohio Christian University is hosting College Credit Plus roundtable
discussions for High Schools on Friday, October 26th.
Learn how schools are implementing policy changes and formulating best
practices for CCP programs. Special guests from ODHE/ODE will address
questions, offer insights, and provide CCP policy clarification. Network with
other schools and get your questions answered!
Private High School Roundtable
Wendy Casterline, College Credit Plus Program Administrator, will lead
roundtable discussion and present the funding application and awarding
process. Dr. Larisa Harper
Ohio Christian University is hosting College Credit Plus roundtable
discussions for High Schools on Friday, October 26th.
Learn how schools are implementing policy changes and formulating best
practices for CCP programs. Special guests from ODHE/ODE will address
questions, offer insights, and provide CCP policy clarification. Network with
other schools and get your questions answered!
Ohio Christian University is hosting College Credit Plus roundtable
discussions for High Schools on Friday, October 26th.
Learn how schools are implementing policy changes and formulating best
Israel Knesset's Deputy Speaker Meets with OCU Students
Published: October 10, 2018
Mr. Hilik Bar, Deputy Speaker of Israel’s legislature, the Knesset,
addressed students during Ohio Christian University’s School of Business
Mr. Hilik Bar, Deputy Speaker of Israel’s legislature, the Knesset,
addressed students during Ohio Christian University’s School of Business
Mr. Hilik Bar, Deputy Speaker of Israel’s legislature, the Knesset,
addressed students during Ohio Christian University’s School of Business
Cost of Poverty Experience: Learn How It Feels to Live in Poverty
Published: October 4, 2018
Did you know that one out of five children in the United States lives below
the poverty line?
Ohio Christian University's Integrated Student Services Department is hosting
a Poverty Simulation on Monday, October 8th, 6 to 8:30 pm, at the Executive
Center in Maxwell Center on Ohio Christian University's main campus, 1476
Lancaster Pike, Circleville, Ohio 43113.
Come and experience how you can be a part of making a difference in the lives
of children in poverty. This 2.5-hour hands-on training is a unique
experience not to be missed! Completing the experience qualifies
participants for
Did you know that one out of five children in the United States lives below
the poverty line?
Ohio Christian University's Integrated Student Services Department is hosting
a Poverty Simulation on Monday, October 8th, 6 to 8:30 pm, at the Executive
Center in Maxwell Center on Ohio Christian University's main campus, 1476
Lancaster Pike, Circleville, Ohio 43113.
Come and experience how you
Did you know that one out of five children in the United States lives below
the poverty line?
Ohio Christian University's Integrated Student Services Department is hosting
a Poverty Simulation on
Secretary of State Husted Shares Plan to Innovate and Invest
Published: September 10, 2018
Secretary of State Jon A. Husted met with Ohio Christian University (OCU),
Circleville, and Pickaway County officials at the Robert W. Plaster Free
Enterprise Center to discuss Attorney General Mike DeWine’s and his “Ohio
Prosperity Plan” that they will implement if elected Ohio Governor and Lt.
Governor.
The Plan provides for training to give Ohioans 21st-century technology job
skills through funding completion of 10,000 training certificates for skills
such as basic computer software coding and data analytics. Short courses will
cost around $600 each, offered by the likes of the
Secretary of State Jon A. Husted met with Ohio Christian University (OCU),
Circleville, and Pickaway County officials at the Robert W. Plaster Free
Enterprise Center to discuss Attorney General Mike DeWine’s and his “Ohio
Prosperity Plan” that they will implement if elected Ohio Governor and Lt.
Governor.
The Plan provides for training to give Ohioans 21st-century technology job
skills
Secretary of State Jon A. Husted met with Ohio Christian University (OCU),
Circleville, and Pickaway County officials at the Robert W. Plaster Free
Enterprise Center to discuss Attorney General
School of Business & Government Israel Tour Creates Lasting Impressions
Published: June 20, 2018
Ohio Christian University’s School of Business and Government traveled to
Israel May 23 through June 3, 2018.
Thirteen students toured the Holy Land with Passages Israel, a program
sponsored by Philos Project and the Museum of the Bible Foundation.
Passages specialize in providing Christian college students with leadership
potential a fresh and innovative approach to experiencing the Holy Land.
The OCU students encountered the historic landscape of their Christian faith
and modern-day Israel. Significant sites visited were Jerusalem, the Sea of
Galilee, the Dead Sea, Nazareth,
Ohio Christian University’s School of Business and Government traveled to
Israel May 23 through June 3, 2018.
Thirteen students toured the Holy Land with Passages Israel, a program
sponsored by Philos Project and the Museum of the Bible Foundation.
Passages specialize in providing Christian college students with leadership
potential a fresh and innovative approach to experiencing the
Ohio Christian University’s School of Business and Government traveled to
Israel May 23 through June 3, 2018.
Thirteen students toured the Holy Land with Passages Israel, a program
sponsored by
