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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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
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Senator Rob Portman Visits OCU, Speaks with Students
Published: September 1, 2015
Senator Rob Portman Visits OCU, Speaks with Students
“I’m Rob Portman. I work for you.”
That’s how Senator Rob Portman introduced himself to a room full of
community leaders, students, and press at Ohio Christian University this
afternoon.
Ohio Christian University was pleased to welcome Sen. Rob Portman to
campus today for a roundtable discussion on economic development and human
trafficking awareness. Economic leaders from Fayette, Ross, Pickaway, and
Franklin counties were present to discuss how the region’s role in business
and workforce
Senator Rob Portman Visits OCU, Speaks with Students
“I’m Rob Portman. I work for you.”
That’s how Senator Rob Portman introduced himself to a room full of
community leaders, students, and press at Ohio Christian University this
afternoon.
Ohio Christian University was pleased to welcome Sen. Rob Portman to
campus today for a roundtable discussion on
Senator Rob Portman Visits OCU, Speaks with Students
“I’m Rob Portman. I work for you.”
That’s how Senator Rob Portman introduced himself to a room full of
community
Married to the Family Business
Published: July 21, 2015
Generally speaking, most people become an entrepreneur because they have
created a product or service that will add value to a community. However,
some people who enter entrepreneurship as a result of their relationships.
Mandy Way, a recent MBA graduate from OCU, is a part of this category. Upon
marrying her husband, Cameron Way, she became joint manager of Way Farms, a
local produce company in Waverly, OH. Since it was founded in 2003 and
became an LLC in 2008, Way Farms has been very successful, due to the support
of its community and competency of its managers. Their goal - to
Generally speaking, most people become an entrepreneur because they have
created a product or service that will add value to a community. However,
some people who enter entrepreneurship as a result of their relationships.
Mandy Way, a recent MBA graduate from OCU, is a part of this category. Upon
marrying her husband, Cameron Way, she became joint manager of Way Farms, a
local produce
Generally speaking, most people become an entrepreneur because they have
created a product or service that will add value to a community. However,
some people who enter entrepreneurship as a result
Create Your Future
Published: June 25, 2015
Local Entrepreneurs Share Five Tips for Success Businesses are sprouting
up everywhere; from local mom-and-pop shops, to national chains, to global
empires, there’s no doubt that this is the age of the entrepreneur. Shows
such as Shark Tank and The Profit validate the American dream and are
encouraging men and women of all ages to bring the ideas they have to market.
As this phenomenon continues, it’s safe to say that many are opting to
create their dream job rather than following traditional career paths. Two
such entrepreneurs are J.D. Hyman and Ben Caplan, founders of local
Local Entrepreneurs Share Five Tips for Success Businesses are sprouting
up everywhere; from local mom-and-pop shops, to national chains, to global
empires, there’s no doubt that this is the age of the entrepreneur. Shows
such as Shark Tank and The Profit validate the American dream and are
encouraging men and women of all ages to bring the ideas they have to market.
As this phenomenon
Local Entrepreneurs Share Five Tips for Success Businesses are sprouting
up everywhere; from local mom-and-pop shops, to national chains, to global
empires, there’s no doubt that this is the age
School of Business and Government Hosts Distinguished Speaker Series
Published: April 15, 2015
On March 31st the School of Business and Government hosted Dr. Jay Richards
and Dr. Anne Bradley as a part of the Distinguished Speaker Series.Dr. Anne
Rathbone Bradley is the Vice President of Economic Initiatives at the
Institute, where she develops and commissions research toward a systematic
biblical theology of economic freedom. She is a visiting professor at
Georgetown University, and also teaches at The Institute for World Politics
and George Mason University. She is an editor of and contributing author to
IFWE’s recently released book, For the Least of These: A Biblical Answer
On March 31st the School of Business and Government hosted Dr. Jay Richards
and Dr. Anne Bradley as a part of the Distinguished Speaker Series.Dr. Anne
Rathbone Bradley is the Vice President of Economic Initiatives at the
Institute, where she develops and commissions research toward a systematic
biblical theology of economic freedom. She is a visiting professor at
Georgetown University, and
On March 31st the School of Business and Government hosted Dr. Jay Richards
and Dr. Anne Bradley as a part of the Distinguished Speaker Series.Dr. Anne
Rathbone Bradley is the Vice President of
Employment Basics for Student Workers
Published: October 21, 2014
On Friday, October 10th, the Ohio Christian University Career Services
Department presented training for 117 work-study students called the Basics
of Employment. This training covered essential information to help students
be successful in their jobs. The three-hour training presented topics that
focused on transferable and personal skills that students will carry over
into their careers.Some of the topics covered were:The impact of their role
in upholding the University missionThe impact of tardiness and absenteeismThe
impact of lost productivity employers incur while students are
On Friday, October 10th, the Ohio Christian University Career Services
Department presented training for 117 work-study students called the Basics
of Employment. This training covered essential information to help students
be successful in their jobs. The three-hour training presented topics that
focused on transferable and personal skills that students will carry over
into their careers.
On Friday, October 10th, the Ohio Christian University Career Services
Department presented training for 117 work-study students called the Basics
of Employment. This training covered essential
