Ohio Christian University's Religion Department will host a presentation and discussion on “Divine Healing” on February 28, at 7:00 pm in OCU's Maxwell Library.
Presenter Dr. Edward Williamson is author of No Other Name, a book that chronicles his late wife Loretta’s battle with cancer. Dr. Williamson is father of OCU Religion Professor Ben Williamson.
Dr. Williamson is General Superintendent of the Evangelical Methodist Church and chair of the Board of Trustees for OMS International. The Evangelical Methodist Church has churches in Southeast Asia, Europe, Mexico, and Canada, in addition to those in the United States.
All freshman students enrolled in the Department's "Worldviews" course are required to read this book and write a reflection paper that wrestles with the question: “If God is all powerful and good, why do bad things happen to good people?”
No Other Name is a powerful testament to God’s power to rescue us from anything that stands in the way of his purposes for our lives, and his comfort and love when the moment comes when we must say "Good Bye" to those closest to our hearts until Christ returns.
Very few people go through life without being touched by cancer, whether they experience the diagnosis or someone they love does. Dr. Williamson has walked through this experience while allowing his faith to grow. He has a pastor’s heart, knows how to intercede for others, and would be happy to pray for you. He believes God still heals today and has witnessed it.
All students are encouraged to attend and meet Dr. Williamson. The Circleville community is cordially invited to attend.
No Other Name may be ordered at www.noothername2013.com.
Articles of Interest
Dr. Caleb Friedeman Publishes Major Reference Work
Published: April 1, 2021
Ohio Christian University is pleased to announce that Dr. Caleb Friedeman,
David A. Case Chair of Theology and Ministry and Assistant Professor of
Biblical Studies, has published A Scripture Index to Rabbinic
Literature(ASIRL) with Hendrickson Academic. This volume is a comprehensive
Scripture index to classical rabbinic literature in English that contains
approximately 90,000 entries and represents over 2,500 hours of work by a
seven-person team over the course of two and a half years. In addition to the
work of the editorial team, a group of OCU staff and students assisted in
Ohio Christian University is pleased to announce that Dr. Caleb Friedeman,
David A. Case Chair of Theology and Ministry and Assistant Professor of
Biblical Studies, has published A Scripture Index to Rabbinic
Literature(ASIRL) with Hendrickson Academic. This volume is a comprehensive
Scripture index to classical rabbinic literature in English that contains
approximately 90,000 entries and
Ohio Christian University is pleased to announce that Dr. Caleb Friedeman,
David A. Case Chair of Theology and Ministry and Assistant Professor of
Biblical Studies, has published A Scripture Index
Archived Articles of Interest
Graduate Profile: Rev. David Dean
Published: August 27, 2019
Upon graduation in Theology from Ohio Christian University, David Dean
entered Olivet Nazarene University’s Church Management program and earned
his Master's degree. Since then David has been an evangelist in many
churches, camps, and colleges, as well as a servant in mission fields for 25
years.
Since 2015, Rev. Dean is serving as OCU’s Director of Church Relations and
Executive Director of the Toler Leadership Institutes. He is also the
appointed Chairman of the Commission on Evangelism and Discipleship for
Churches of Christ in Christian Union.
Previously, David was Senior Pastor
Upon graduation in Theology from Ohio Christian University, David Dean
entered Olivet Nazarene University’s Church Management program and earned
his Master's degree. Since then David has been an evangelist in many
churches, camps, and colleges, as well as a servant in mission fields for 25
years.
Since 2015, Rev. Dean is serving as OCU’s Director of Church Relations and
Executive Director
Upon graduation in Theology from Ohio Christian University, David Dean
entered Olivet Nazarene University’s Church Management program and earned
his Master's degree. Since then David has been an
Students serve with World Gospel Mission in Argentina
Published: May 16, 2016
Ohio Christian University students had the opportunity to minister abroad in
Argentina during Spring Break 2016. Professor Jamey Gremillion, OCU’s
Intercultural Ministries Director, led the team of six, which included
Liliana Burgos, Ben Caplan, Andrew DeMint and Lindsey Lawler, along with
Jammie Wilhelm, who serves as an AGS Director and Professor.
The team had the privilege of remodeling a kitchen for an elderly woman who
feeds nearly 60 neighborhood children every weekday. In two days, the team
removed the old cabinets, storage area and counter-tops, replacing them with
a custom-
Ohio Christian University students had the opportunity to minister abroad in
Argentina during Spring Break 2016. Professor Jamey Gremillion, OCU’s
Intercultural Ministries Director, led the team of six, which included
Liliana Burgos, Ben Caplan, Andrew DeMint and Lindsey Lawler, along with
Jammie Wilhelm, who serves as an AGS Director and Professor.
The team had the privilege of remodeling a
Ohio Christian University students had the opportunity to minister abroad in
Argentina during Spring Break 2016. Professor Jamey Gremillion, OCU’s
Intercultural Ministries Director, led the team of
OCU WGM Argentina Task Force Team 2016
Published: May 13, 2016
On February 5, 2015, a WGM Missionary couple serving in Argentina came to
OCU’s Global Café and shared their vision for reaching young adults. Due
to the sensitive nature of their work, we will not use their names. Their
ministry was so exciting to our students and Professor Gremillion that they
returned to OCU on the following Monday and Tuesday to speak in a few select
classes.
This couple has discovered a unique way to implement a program similar to
what has been called Community Health Evangelism (CHE) at WGM. This type of
outreach seeks to meet the felt needs of non-believers in
On February 5, 2015, a WGM Missionary couple serving in Argentina came to
OCU’s Global Café and shared their vision for reaching young adults. Due
to the sensitive nature of their work, we will not use their names. Their
ministry was so exciting to our students and Professor Gremillion that they
returned to OCU on the following Monday and Tuesday to speak in a few select
classes.
This
On February 5, 2015, a WGM Missionary couple serving in Argentina came to
OCU’s Global Café and shared their vision for reaching young adults. Due
to the sensitive nature of their work, we will not
Ohio Celebrates Faith and Freedom on National Day of Prayer
Published: May 5, 2016
Kali Smith wasn't going to venture out into the gray, chilly Thursday.
She wanted to take a nap.
But, instead, the 24-year-old German Village resident felt called to attend
the Ohio National Day of Prayer observance outside the Statehouse.
"God was definitely pulling at my heartstrings to come here, and I'm really
thankful that I did," she said. "It was definitely rejuvenating and very
educational, and they stayed true to God's word and the reality of Jesus. So
I loved that. It was powerful."
The Christian event was as much patriotic as religious. Along with saying
prayers that
Kali Smith wasn't going to venture out into the gray, chilly Thursday.
She wanted to take a nap.
But, instead, the 24-year-old German Village resident felt called to attend
the Ohio National Day of Prayer observance outside the Statehouse.
"God was definitely pulling at my heartstrings to come here, and I'm really
thankful that I did," she said. "It was definitely rejuvenating and very
Kali Smith wasn't going to venture out into the gray, chilly Thursday.
She wanted to take a nap.
But, instead, the 24-year-old German Village resident felt called to attend
the Ohio National Day
Seniors honored at Awards Chapel 2016
Published: April 22, 2016
Ohio Christian University held its inaugural Awards Chapel on April 21, 2016.
More than 100 people were in attendance for a time of worship and
recognition.
Students in the top percentage of their class were inducted into Sigma Beta
Delta, Delta Epsilon Chi, and Epsilon Pi Phi. OCU was also pleased to
announce the Josias Rodriguez scholarship award recipient, Victoria Bobb.
Dr. Dave Garrison was awarded the Faith and Liberty award for his efforts in
establishing the School of Business and Government. This high honor is also
held by various other faith leaders, such as Dr. James Dobson
Ohio Christian University held its inaugural Awards Chapel on April 21, 2016.
More than 100 people were in attendance for a time of worship and
recognition.
Students in the top percentage of their class were inducted into Sigma Beta
Delta, Delta Epsilon Chi, and Epsilon Pi Phi. OCU was also pleased to
announce the Josias Rodriguez scholarship award recipient, Victoria Bobb.
Dr. Dave
Ohio Christian University held its inaugural Awards Chapel on April 21, 2016.
More than 100 people were in attendance for a time of worship and
recognition.
Students in the top percentage of their
