The Pastors Conference of the 2018 Leadership Forum provided inspiring sessions that shared valuable lessons in pastoral leadership.
The Conference began with inspirational worship led by Ohio Christian University’s ABLAZE student music and vocal group singing spirit-filled songs and hymns of praise. Their performance created a beautiful time for experiencing the Holy Spirit’s refreshing presence.
Keynote speaker Dr. Benny Tate, Senior Pastor of the Rock Springs Church in Milner, Georgia, presented encouraging instruction on how to “Build a Healthy Church in a Chaotic World.”
In his sessions, Tate addressed three important topics:
- Lessons he learned from Billy Graham
- What has helped his church to grow from 25 to 6,900
- Need for mentors, friends, and young people in our lives
One of his most significant and memorable statements of leadership advice was:
Dr. Billy Graham taught us that we must simplify our message to reach people for Christ. We have to show unconditional love to those who have been broken . . . even in the church.
Dr. Tate’s message brought home to the attentive pastors and faculty that their good works in their churches, classrooms, and communities make them ‘heroes’ because they are serving at the front lines in maintaining and growing Christian faith in an uncertain and changing world.
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
Ohio Christian University Hosts Epidemic of Hope Event
Published: February 27, 2018
Former Major League baseball great Darryl Strawberry and his wife Tracy
joined Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine at Ohio Christian University in
Circleville, Monday, February 26 in the new Ministry
Former Major League baseball great Darryl Strawberry and his wife Tracy
joined Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine at Ohio Christian University in
Circleville, Monday, February 26 in the new Ministry
Former Major League baseball great Darryl Strawberry and his wife Tracy
joined Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine at Ohio Christian University in
Circleville, Monday, February 26 in the new Ministry
Family Research Council's Tony Perkins Receives 2018 Faith & Liberty Award
Published: February 21, 2018
The Ohio Christian University’s School of Business and Government’s
Center for Faith and Liberty presented its seventh annual Faith
The Ohio Christian University’s School of Business and Government’s
Center for Faith and Liberty presented its seventh annual Faith
The Ohio Christian University’s School of Business and Government’s
Center for Faith and Liberty presented its seventh annual Faith
'No Other Name' Author to Speak at OCU
Published: February 13, 2018
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
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
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
Student Profile: Sophia Donaldson is Conquering the Calling
Published: February 7, 2018
If asked a year ago if she would ever consider going on a mission trip to
Cambodia, OCU sophomore Sophia Donaldson would have exclaimed, “You were
crazy!” Yet, today, Sophia with 12 other adventurous students is set to
be on mission in Cambodia, May 29th through June 12th, 2018.
Unlike some participants, Sophia has felt a clear calling from God to
undertake this mission. Playing guitar since age ten, but not serious about
it until this year, Sophia strongly feels God wants her to go to Cambodia and
play music for the people. It’s that simple and clear. Despite initial
doubts, she
If asked a year ago if she would ever consider going on a mission trip to
Cambodia, OCU sophomore Sophia Donaldson would have exclaimed, “You were
crazy!” Yet, today, Sophia with 12 other adventurous students is set to
be on mission in Cambodia, May 29th through June 12th, 2018.
Unlike some participants, Sophia has felt a clear calling from God to
undertake this mission. Playing guitar
If asked a year ago if she would ever consider going on a mission trip to
Cambodia, OCU sophomore Sophia Donaldson would have exclaimed, “You were
crazy!” Yet, today, Sophia with 12 other
Serving the Great Commission
Published: February 7, 2018
The Great Commission is a directive that Ohio Christian University and World
Gospel Mission take seriously. Through OCU’s Student Center in 2018, World
Gospel Mission Student Involvement Director Natasha Grimmett will be leading
three separate teams of OCU students around the world to join in the
long-term work that God is doing.
The first trip is schedule for March 2-9 to Choluteca, Honduras. A team of
nine students will be serving alongside long-term missionaries there to
complete a variety work projects and support the children’s ministry.
The second team will be serving in
The Great Commission is a directive that Ohio Christian University and World
Gospel Mission take seriously. Through OCU’s Student Center in 2018, World
Gospel Mission Student Involvement Director Natasha Grimmett will be leading
three separate teams of OCU students around the world to join in the
long-term work that God is doing.
The first trip is schedule for March 2-9 to Choluteca,
The Great Commission is a directive that Ohio Christian University and World
Gospel Mission take seriously. Through OCU’s Student Center in 2018, World
Gospel Mission Student Involvement
