CIRCLEVILLE, OH - On December 8th, Ohio Christian University hosted an afternoon of games and inflatables in the Maxwell Center gymnasium for A New Leaf Inc., a local foster care center. In total, 400 kids attended the annual holiday party.
Events of Interest
Events of Interest
Articles of Interest
Kids on Campus Returns to OCU
Published: June 7, 2019
Ohio Christian University welcomed Kids on Campus — a summer enrichment
program for first through fourth graders that allows them to experience
academic life on a college campus, while improving their math, science,
art, and technology skills — for the 13th consecutive.
The program is a partnership with Pickaway WORKS and Ohio Christian
University with generous support from others as well.
Campus rarely lacks youthful exuberance, but having Kids on Campus brought a
child-rich energy. It wasn’t just the adults who enjoyed having the kids
around; the kids had fun too.
Carley Derexson,
Ohio Christian University welcomed Kids on Campus — a summer enrichment
program for first through fourth graders that allows them to experience
academic life on a college campus, while improving their math, science,
art, and technology skills — for the 13th consecutive.
The program is a partnership with Pickaway WORKS and Ohio Christian
University with generous support from others as well.
Ohio Christian University welcomed Kids on Campus — a summer enrichment
program for first through fourth graders that allows them to experience
academic life on a college campus, while improving
Community Action Day - It was a GREAT Day!
Published: April 18, 2019
April 11th proved to not just be a nice day to be outside, but a great day to
serve the community of Circleville and surrounding areas. In its 20thyear,
Community Action Day brought out over 400 students to serve residents and
businesses who were in need. A tradition at Ohio Christian University,
classes were canceled, and students were able to go into the public and
implement the service attitude taught at OCU.
With help from Volunteer Economy and RPHF Solid Waste District, students were
equipped to effectively serve and feel prepared to do so. Students served in
various capacities
April 11th proved to not just be a nice day to be outside, but a great day to
serve the community of Circleville and surrounding areas. In its 20thyear,
Community Action Day brought out over 400 students to serve residents and
businesses who were in need. A tradition at Ohio Christian University,
classes were canceled, and students were able to go into the public and
implement the service
April 11th proved to not just be a nice day to be outside, but a great day to
serve the community of Circleville and surrounding areas. In its 20thyear,
Community Action Day brought out over 400
Second Annual Youth Leadership Conference
Published: April 5, 2019
Over fifty youth leaders from more than thirty churches and organizations
converged on the Ohio Christian University campus for the second annual Youth
Leadership Conference. Anticipation for the conference was met with engaging
and relevant information applicable to those in attendance. The subject
of the day was the importance of actively engaging youth with the reality of
Biblical Truth in these formative years. Dr. Walt Mueller, expert in youth
culture and President of the Center for Parent/Youth Understanding, began the
conference with a dive into youth culture and practical ways
Over fifty youth leaders from more than thirty churches and organizations
converged on the Ohio Christian University campus for the second annual Youth
Leadership Conference. Anticipation for the conference was met with engaging
and relevant information applicable to those in attendance. The subject
of the day was the importance of actively engaging youth with the reality of
Biblical Truth
Over fifty youth leaders from more than thirty churches and organizations
converged on the Ohio Christian University campus for the second annual Youth
Leadership Conference. Anticipation for the
- « first
- ‹ previous
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Archived Articles of Interest
OCU Students Minister Through Drama
Published: September 13, 2016
Ohio Christian University is excited about launching a new semester of the
drama ministry travel team, Living Parables. This group is made up of 14
residential undergraduate students (two teams), including the Student Leaders
Brittany Twining and Haley Fowler. The group is under the direction of Mrs.
Bethany Bolin, who is a graduate of OCU and possesses many years of teaching
and leading drama.
Living Parables ministers in churches, schools and youth events presenting
sketches of real-life circumstances which focus on the gospel as well as
moral values.
Ohio Christian University is excited about launching a new semester of the
drama ministry travel team, Living Parables. This group is made up of 14
residential undergraduate students (two teams), including the Student Leaders
Brittany Twining and Haley Fowler. The group is under the direction of Mrs.
Bethany Bolin, who is a graduate of OCU and possesses many years of teaching
and leading
Ohio Christian University is excited about launching a new semester of the
drama ministry travel team, Living Parables. This group is made up of 14
residential undergraduate students (two teams),
Students Serve on Summer Camp Teams
Published: August 27, 2019
The Ohio Christian University Summer Camp Teams have now wrapped up their
ministry for 2016. A group of 49 OCU students ministered at 27 camps this
summer in seven different states—Ohio, Kentucky, New York, Pennsylvania,
West Virginia, Georgia, and Indiana.
The students were hand-selected through an application and interview process
and received over 50 hours of training in preparation.
Student Camp Leader, Mekayla Deffenbaugh, shared her experience with camp
teams saying, "OCU Camp Teams have given me the opportunity to expand my
comfort zone, meet amazing people, test my patience,
The Ohio Christian University Summer Camp Teams have now wrapped up their
ministry for 2016. A group of 49 OCU students ministered at 27 camps this
summer in seven different states—Ohio, Kentucky, New York, Pennsylvania,
West Virginia, Georgia, and Indiana.
The students were hand-selected through an application and interview process
and received over 50 hours of training in preparation.
The Ohio Christian University Summer Camp Teams have now wrapped up their
ministry for 2016. A group of 49 OCU students ministered at 27 camps this
summer in seven different states—Ohio, Kentucky,
Chamber String Ensemble to Minister in Japan
Published: August 10, 2016
The excitement is building as the members of Ohio Christian University’s
Chamber String Ensemble prepare for their musical ministry trip to Japan from
August 11-29, 2016. “My wife and I have always had a love for the Japanese
people and a strong desire to share the message of Jesus and salvation with
them,” says Roger Stieg, the ensemble’s director and founder.
“The opportunity that the Chamber Strings have to perform in Japan is a
wonderful new door that God is opening for the music students at Ohio
Christian University”, commented Dr. John Anthony, the Music Department
Chair
The excitement is building as the members of Ohio Christian University’s
Chamber String Ensemble prepare for their musical ministry trip to Japan from
August 11-29, 2016. “My wife and I have always had a love for the Japanese
people and a strong desire to share the message of Jesus and salvation with
them,” says Roger Stieg, the ensemble’s director and founder.
“The opportunity that the
The excitement is building as the members of Ohio Christian University’s
Chamber String Ensemble prepare for their musical ministry trip to Japan from
August 11-29, 2016. “My wife and I have always
Students serve in Paraguay with WGM
Published: July 24, 2016
Ohio Christian University students had the opportunity to go on a mission
trip this year to Paraguay as one of OCU’s WGM Task Force Teams. Andrea
Williamson, Student Involvement Director for WGM, led the team and stayed
with them through the duration of the trip.
“I knew right away that this was the team God planned for me to lead.
There were no lightening bolts, no clear direction other than this was the
one.” – Andrea Williamson
The university team members consisted of five students: Austin Caldwell,
Barbee Graves, Haley Robbins, Austin St. Pierre, and Kiirsten Truex. Raising
Ohio Christian University students had the opportunity to go on a mission
trip this year to Paraguay as one of OCU’s WGM Task Force Teams. Andrea
Williamson, Student Involvement Director for WGM, led the team and stayed
with them through the duration of the trip.
“I knew right away that this was the team God planned for me to lead.
There were no lightening bolts, no clear direction other
Ohio Christian University students had the opportunity to go on a mission
trip this year to Paraguay as one of OCU’s WGM Task Force Teams. Andrea
Williamson, Student Involvement Director for WGM,
OCU Welcomes Kids on Campus
Published: June 16, 2016
Ohio Christian University welcomed Kids on Campus — a summer enrichment
program for first through fourth graders that allows them to experience
academic life on a college campus, while improving their math, science, art,
and technology skills — for the 10th consecutive year over the last two
weeks.
The program is a partnership with Pickaway HELPS (Higher Education for
Learners Partnership) and Ohio Christian University with generous support
from PPG industries.
Campus rarely lacks youthful exuberance, but having Kids on Campus over the
last few weeks really brought a child-rich
Ohio Christian University welcomed Kids on Campus — a summer enrichment
program for first through fourth graders that allows them to experience
academic life on a college campus, while improving their math, science, art,
and technology skills — for the 10th consecutive year over the last two
weeks.
The program is a partnership with Pickaway HELPS (Higher Education for
Learners Partnership)
Ohio Christian University welcomed Kids on Campus — a summer enrichment
program for first through fourth graders that allows them to experience
academic life on a college campus, while improving
