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Articles of Interest
Festival of Carols Shares Message of Christ
Published: December 10, 2019
The Ohio Christian University Music Department shared an impactful message of
Christ’s birth in its annual Christmas concert, Festival of Carols. The
concert presented this story of glory to audiences of almost 500 on both Dec.
7 and 8 in the Ministry
The Ohio Christian University Music Department shared an impactful message of
Christ’s birth in its annual Christmas concert, Festival of Carols. The
concert presented this story of glory to audiences of almost 500 on both Dec.
7 and 8 in the Ministry
The Ohio Christian University Music Department shared an impactful message of
Christ’s birth in its annual Christmas concert, Festival of Carols. The
concert presented this story of glory to
Band and Vocal Students Among the 'Stars and the Moon'
Published: November 8, 2019
In 1969, Apollo 11 launched from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida,
carrying what would soon be the first men to ever set foot on the Moon. Ohio
Christian University will celebrate this historic event with a concert titled
Stars and the Moon, featuring Ohio Christian’s band and vocal students. The
show will lift off on Nov. 14 at 7 p.m. in the Ministry
In 1969, Apollo 11 launched from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida,
carrying what would soon be the first men to ever set foot on the Moon. Ohio
Christian University will celebrate this historic event with a concert titled
Stars and the Moon, featuring Ohio Christian’s band and vocal students. The
show will lift off on Nov. 14 at 7 p.m. in the Ministry
In 1969, Apollo 11 launched from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida,
carrying what would soon be the first men to ever set foot on the Moon. Ohio
Christian University will celebrate this
Archived Articles of Interest
Fireworks and Christmas Lighting Usher in Advent Season
Published: December 3, 2017
Ohio Christian University ushered in the Advent season with old traditions
and new ones. The evening started with University employees connecting and
being encouraged by Rev. David Dean reading the Christmas Story to children
present and with OCU students singing carols. The celebration moved
outdoors for a public gathering with more carol singing at the front of
Maxwell Center, followed by a countdown to initiate Christmas lighting of the
campus and an impressive fireworks display timed to start with playing of a
prerecorded musical program.
After the light show, those assembled
Ohio Christian University ushered in the Advent season with old traditions
and new ones. The evening started with University employees connecting and
being encouraged by Rev. David Dean reading the Christmas Story to children
present and with OCU students singing carols. The celebration moved
outdoors for a public gathering with more carol singing at the front of
Maxwell Center, followed
Ohio Christian University ushered in the Advent season with old traditions
and new ones. The evening started with University employees connecting and
being encouraged by Rev. David Dean reading
Big Givers Boost OCU Program Support!
Published: November 2, 2017
The Columbus Foundation 2017 Big Give campaign on October 11th gave a big
boost to Ohio Christian University.
Generosity of contributors enables OCU to continue supporting student success
and to sustain academic programs that are creating a new generation of
faith-filled leaders in many fields of endeavor that contribute to bettering
society in local communities and beyond.
The Columbus Foundation amplified the campaign gifts made in support of this
work. Ohio Christian raised over $252,000 through your generosity!
OCU’s faculty, staff, and administration extend our heart-felt
The Columbus Foundation 2017 Big Give campaign on October 11th gave a big
boost to Ohio Christian University.
Generosity of contributors enables OCU to continue supporting student success
and to sustain academic programs that are creating a new generation of
faith-filled leaders in many fields of endeavor that contribute to bettering
society in local communities and beyond.
The Columbus
The Columbus Foundation 2017 Big Give campaign on October 11th gave a big
boost to Ohio Christian University.
Generosity of contributors enables OCU to continue supporting student success
and to
Mentor Leaders' Rev. David Whetstone Speaks during OCU Mission Week
Published: October 23, 2017
Rev. David Whetstone, founder of Mentor Leaders, is a featured speaker during
OCU’s Missions Week, October 23-26, on the university's main Circleville
campus.
Mentor Leaders, based in Nolensville, TN, is a nonprofit organization
using community-based efforts to bring aid, restoration, and sustainability
to global neighborhoods.
Mission Week presentations are being held in OCU's Detty Chapel.
Mentor Leaders has teams in Togo and Haiti who are providing emergency aid,
restoration—supported by education, financial investment, and relational
development—, and sustainability training
Rev. David Whetstone, founder of Mentor Leaders, is a featured speaker during
OCU’s Missions Week, October 23-26, on the university's main Circleville
campus.
Mentor Leaders, based in Nolensville, TN, is a nonprofit organization
using community-based efforts to bring aid, restoration, and sustainability
to global neighborhoods.
Mission Week presentations are being held in OCU's Detty
Rev. David Whetstone, founder of Mentor Leaders, is a featured speaker during
OCU’s Missions Week, October 23-26, on the university's main Circleville
campus.
Mentor Leaders, based in Nolensville
10th Annual Leadership Forum a Huge Success
Published: April 18, 2016
Ohio Christian University hosted its 10th annual Leadership Forum on April
19, 2016, in the Maxwell Center on its Circleville campus featuring
speakers: leadership expert, Dr. John Maxwell; NFL Hall of Fame Quarterback,
Jim Kelly; and special guest Senator David Perdue. More than 1300 people
gathered for the main event, and hundreds more participated in smaller
sessions throughout the day.
When asked about the impact of events like Leadership Forum, John Maxwell
said, "Developing quality, Christian leaders is the only way to ensure that
the future is better than today."
Ohio Christian University hosted its 10th annual Leadership Forum on April
19, 2016, in the Maxwell Center on its Circleville campus featuring
speakers: leadership expert, Dr. John Maxwell; NFL Hall of Fame Quarterback,
Jim Kelly; and special guest Senator David Perdue. More than 1300 people
gathered for the main event, and hundreds more participated in smaller
sessions throughout the day
Ohio Christian University hosted its 10th annual Leadership Forum on April
19, 2016, in the Maxwell Center on its Circleville campus featuring
speakers: leadership expert, Dr. John Maxwell; NFL
Annual Dinner Concert Features The Guardians and Booth Brothers
Published: March 19, 2016
The annual Ohio Christian University Spring Dinner Concert was held on
Saturday, March 19, 2016. Hundreds of Southern Gospel Music fans enjoyed a
premium buffet, and additional guests joined for a delightful night of gospel
music featuring The Guardians and The Booth Brothers.
The proceeds of the annual dinner concert support the Dean and Diana Hickman
Scholarship Fund. Our gratitude is extended to all who contributed
financially to make it possible for students to attend Ohio Christian
University.
The annual Ohio Christian University Spring Dinner Concert was held on
Saturday, March 19, 2016. Hundreds of Southern Gospel Music fans enjoyed a
premium buffet, and additional guests joined for a delightful night of gospel
music featuring The Guardians and The Booth Brothers.
The proceeds of the annual dinner concert support the Dean and Diana Hickman
Scholarship Fund. Our gratitude is
The annual Ohio Christian University Spring Dinner Concert was held on
Saturday, March 19, 2016. Hundreds of Southern Gospel Music fans enjoyed a
premium buffet, and additional guests joined for a
