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Engage: Evangelism at the Intersection of Faith & Culture" was a one-day conference held on the campus of Ohio Christian University where over 550 ministry leaders were encouraged, equipped, and empowered as pastors and individuals while engaged in all areas of life and ministry.
Today, faith and culture are at a crossroads, fundamentally disagreeing with each other. The current shift in American culture requires us to consider what it means to live and evangelize in a broken world. If we, as Christians, take the necessary steps and engage those within the intersection provided to us, we can influence the culture around us.
Nationally known speaker George Barna headlined the event. He founded the Barna Research Group in 1984 (now The Barna Group) and helped it become a leading marketing research firm focused on the intersection of faith and culture before selling it in 2009. Other speakers included Rev. Ken Murphy and Pastor Dwight Mason. Both lead large congregations that are effectively reaching their communities for Christ by equipping their members to serve their communities with lives that reflect the Gospel.
Regarding the intersection of faith and culture, President Jon Kulaga had this to say, “God’s view of service encompasses everything we do, wherever we are. The Gospel is to be lived out and spoken about in EVERY corner of the country – no matter what we do, and no matter who is the object of our service. Because – we are ultimately serving the Lord.”
Those who attended the conference heard this message consistently throughout the day and left prepared to engage their corner of the world and to deliberately make decisions to positively impact the culture around them.
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29th Annual Scholarship Golf Tournament Raises $30,000 for Students
Published: November 13, 2020
Ohio Christian University’s 29th Annual Scholarship Golf Tournament
occurred on Friday, October 2nd at the Pickaway Golf Course. Twenty-five
four-person teams enjoyed a round of golf raising over $30,000 to fund
scholarships for current students. These OCU Scholarships are awarded to
current campus students each spring at the Annual Scholarship Banquet.
"The golf tournament is one our major fund-raising events for student
scholarships,” explained OCU President Dr. Jon Kulaga. “The engagement
and generosity of each of the golfers is critical to our ability to assist
OCU students with
Ohio Christian University’s 29th Annual Scholarship Golf Tournament
occurred on Friday, October 2nd at the Pickaway Golf Course. Twenty-five
four-person teams enjoyed a round of golf raising over $30,000 to fund
scholarships for current students. These OCU Scholarships are awarded to
current campus students each spring at the Annual Scholarship Banquet.
"The golf tournament is one our major
Ohio Christian University’s 29th Annual Scholarship Golf Tournament
occurred on Friday, October 2nd at the Pickaway Golf Course. Twenty-five
four-person teams enjoyed a round of golf raising over $
Engage Conference 2020 POSTPONED (due to COVID-19 concerns)
Published: January 26, 2020
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED DUE TO COVID-19 CONCERNS
In compliance with Governor DeWine's announcement (3/12/20) concerning
coronavirus precautions and a ban prohibiting mass gatherings of more than
100 people, Ohio Christian University has postponed (Fall) the Engage
Conference that was scheduled in the Ministry
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED DUE TO COVID-19 CONCERNS
In compliance with Governor DeWine's announcement (3/12/20) concerning
coronavirus precautions and a ban prohibiting mass gatherings of more than
100 people, Ohio Christian University has postponed (Fall) the Engage
Conference that was scheduled in the Ministry
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED DUE TO COVID-19 CONCERNS
In compliance with Governor DeWine's announcement (3/12/20) concerning
coronavirus precautions and a ban prohibiting mass gatherings of more
Ohio Christian Welcomes David Uhl
Published: January 3, 2020
Ohio Christian University is pleased to introduce David Uhl (‘03) as the
incoming Assistant Vice President of Advancement. Uhl graduated from Ohio
Christian and will return to his alma mater on January 6. In his new role,
Uhl will be involved in fundraising, community engagement, and alumni and
church relations.
Uhl obtained his bachelor’s in Business and Ministry from Ohio Christian in
2003. He later obtained his master’s in Leadership for Higher Education
from Capella University in 2005 and a Ph.D in Organizational Management and
Leadership from the same institution in 2010.
“We
Ohio Christian University is pleased to introduce David Uhl (‘03) as the
incoming Assistant Vice President of Advancement. Uhl graduated from Ohio
Christian and will return to his alma mater on January 6. In his new role,
Uhl will be involved in fundraising, community engagement, and alumni and
church relations.
Uhl obtained his bachelor’s in Business and Ministry from Ohio Christian in
Ohio Christian University is pleased to introduce David Uhl (‘03) as the
incoming Assistant Vice President of Advancement. Uhl graduated from Ohio
Christian and will return to his alma mater on
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
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Youth Leadership Conference Focuses on Engaging Youth Culture
Published: January 11, 2019
On Thursday, March 7th, Ohio Christian University is hosting an all-day Youth
Leadership Conference focusing on Engaging Youth Culture.
The program is ideal for all church pastors and youth pastors. Focused
breakout sessions will cover these key topics:
- Mental Health and Suicide
- Refreshing your Ministry
- Developing World Changers by Partnering with Non-Profits
- How Media is Shaping your Students
- Working with Church Leadership
Keynote speaker Dr. Walt Mueller is an authority on youth culture and family
issues.
Mueller is the founder of the Center for Parent/Youth
On Thursday, March 7th, Ohio Christian University is hosting an all-day Youth
Leadership Conference focusing on Engaging Youth Culture.
The program is ideal for all church pastors and youth pastors. Focused
breakout sessions will cover these key topics:
- Mental Health and Suicide
- Refreshing your Ministry
- Developing World Changers by Partnering with Non-Profits
- How Media is Shaping
On Thursday, March 7th, Ohio Christian University is hosting an all-day Youth
Leadership Conference focusing on Engaging Youth Culture.
The program is ideal for all church pastors and youth pastors
OCU Celebrates Christmas with Tree Lighting, Fireworks, and Fun
Published: December 6, 2018
The Ohio Christian University family with community neighbors celebrated the
Christmas holiday season on November 30 at University’s Maxwell Center at
1476 Lancaster Pike, Circleville, 43113.
Celebrants sang favorite carols around the lighted Christmas tree, sharing
good cheer while remembering the reason for the season - Christ's birth.
After viewing awe-inspiring fireworks displays, the merry-makers flowed
into Maxwell Center for hot chocolate, cookie decorating, storytelling, and
for children visits with Santa Claus.
The Ohio Christian University family with community neighbors celebrated the
Christmas holiday season on November 30 at University’s Maxwell Center at
1476 Lancaster Pike, Circleville, 43113.
Celebrants sang favorite carols around the lighted Christmas tree, sharing
good cheer while remembering the reason for the season - Christ's birth.
After viewing awe-inspiring fireworks displays,
The Ohio Christian University family with community neighbors celebrated the
Christmas holiday season on November 30 at University’s Maxwell Center at
1476 Lancaster Pike, Circleville, 43113.
27th Annual Scholarship Golf Tournament Extends Fine Tradition
Published: October 7, 2018
The Ohio Christian University (OCU) 2018 Scholarship Golf Tournament occurred
on Oct. 5 at Cooks Creek Golf Course continuing a decades-long tradition of
the scholarship endowment fund for worthy students.
A cool breeze braced 25 foursomes who—in high spirits—tackled the
intriguing Huzdan
The Ohio Christian University (OCU) 2018 Scholarship Golf Tournament occurred
on Oct. 5 at Cooks Creek Golf Course continuing a decades-long tradition of
the scholarship endowment fund for worthy students.
A cool breeze braced 25 foursomes who—in high spirits—tackled the
intriguing Huzdan
The Ohio Christian University (OCU) 2018 Scholarship Golf Tournament occurred
on Oct. 5 at Cooks Creek Golf Course continuing a decades-long tradition of
the scholarship endowment fund for worthy
Church Service Day 2018 – Goodwill Trumps Rain!
Published: September 26, 2018
Church Service Day is an annual opportunity for Ohio Christian University
(OCU) students to practice giving back to area churches and charities through
hands-on work projects completed all on a single day!
Church Services Day 2018, undertaken on September 26, proved a worthy
addition to this traditional service-above-self event! About 400 students
lent their energies to 31 work projects in local churches, residences, and
charity organizations.
After an early breakfast, students formed into teams and received directions
to and instructions for their projects. Eager teams headed out to
Church Service Day is an annual opportunity for Ohio Christian University
(OCU) students to practice giving back to area churches and charities through
hands-on work projects completed all on a single day!
Church Services Day 2018, undertaken on September 26, proved a worthy
addition to this traditional service-above-self event! About 400 students
lent their energies to 31 work projects in
Church Service Day is an annual opportunity for Ohio Christian University
(OCU) students to practice giving back to area churches and charities through
hands-on work projects completed all on a
A Future with a History
Published: September 17, 2018
The 2018 Homecoming Weekend celebrates the 70th anniversary of the school
with alumni of Ohio Christian University (Mount of Praise Bible College
1948-1954, Circleville Bible College 1954-2006).
Our “A Future with a History” theme highlights the importance of
recognizing who we are and acknowledging from where we come.
The gathering, supported by the Alumni Association and Student Government
Association, builds on our evolving traditions. Highlights include:
Follow runners, leading the Torch Run and Parade, carrying a trailblazing
torch that represents the Light that God through
The 2018 Homecoming Weekend celebrates the 70th anniversary of the school
with alumni of Ohio Christian University (Mount of Praise Bible College
1948-1954, Circleville Bible College 1954-2006).
Our “A Future with a History” theme highlights the importance of
recognizing who we are and acknowledging from where we come.
The gathering, supported by the Alumni Association and Student Government
The 2018 Homecoming Weekend celebrates the 70th anniversary of the school
with alumni of Ohio Christian University (Mount of Praise Bible College
1948-1954, Circleville Bible College 1954-2006).
