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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, impact kids with God's love, and use my gifts and abilities in a way that can further the Kingdom.”
OCU traveling music ministry team, Ablaze, also served this summer. These students were trained and well prepared to not only lead in worship, but to be camp counselors and lead activities as well.
Brett Wilson, Camp Missionary for Mt. Hope Bible Camp, shared that, “The OCU Camp Teams are consistently focused on developing relationships with campers and teaching them the Gospel. These students are compassionate, caring, and display a level of maturity that is needed in the camp setting."
Please pray for our students as they return to classes next week in the Residential Undergraduate Program.
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Mark Lee Performs on Campus
Published: October 16, 2019
Mark Lee caught the attention of Ohio Christian University and the
surrounding community with his witty sense of humor and passion for sharing
Christ with others. Lee is a founding member and guitarist for popular
Christian band Third Day. During his “An Evening with Mark Lee” concert
on Sept. 16, Lee shared his music as well as stories from his own life.
During the concert, Lee shared a part of his testimony from his recent book
“Hurt Road.” Lee told the audience how his leg was badly injured as a
result of an accident with a truck. It was during this down time as his leg
was healing
Mark Lee caught the attention of Ohio Christian University and the
surrounding community with his witty sense of humor and passion for sharing
Christ with others. Lee is a founding member and guitarist for popular
Christian band Third Day. During his “An Evening with Mark Lee” concert
on Sept. 16, Lee shared his music as well as stories from his own life.
During the concert, Lee shared a
Mark Lee caught the attention of Ohio Christian University and the
surrounding community with his witty sense of humor and passion for sharing
Christ with others. Lee is a founding member and
Students Serve Alongside WGM in Uganda
Published: October 16, 2019
At the end of May, a team from Ohio Christian University traveled to Uganda
to serve alongside World Gospel Mission missionaries already working in the
area. This trip would best be described as a vision trip rather than the
typical mission work some may think of. The team got to see many different
ministries the missionaries are working with as well as support them through
fellowship and prayer.
During the two weeks the team was abroad, they worked with a wide range of
ministries, one of which is known as the Dignity project, providing women and
girls with reusable feminine products
At the end of May, a team from Ohio Christian University traveled to Uganda
to serve alongside World Gospel Mission missionaries already working in the
area. This trip would best be described as a vision trip rather than the
typical mission work some may think of. The team got to see many different
ministries the missionaries are working with as well as support them through
fellowship and
At the end of May, a team from Ohio Christian University traveled to Uganda
to serve alongside World Gospel Mission missionaries already working in the
area. This trip would best be described as a
Lest We Forget Honors the Fallen
Published: October 16, 2019
Lest We Forget returned to Ohio Christian University to remember those who
lost their lives 18 years ago on 9/11 when terrorists hijacked commercial
airliners and struck down the twin towers of the World Trade Center in New
York and damaged the Pentagon. The event honored the first responders who
sacrificed themselves to save others on that fateful day and the military
service members who answered their nation's call to fight against terrorism.
In the 9/11 attacks, almost 3,000 innocent civilians lost their lives, over
400 firefighters and police died during rescue operations, and
Lest We Forget returned to Ohio Christian University to remember those who
lost their lives 18 years ago on 9/11 when terrorists hijacked commercial
airliners and struck down the twin towers of the World Trade Center in New
York and damaged the Pentagon. The event honored the first responders who
sacrificed themselves to save others on that fateful day and the military
service members who
Lest We Forget returned to Ohio Christian University to remember those who
lost their lives 18 years ago on 9/11 when terrorists hijacked commercial
airliners and struck down the twin towers of the
Ohio Christian Atlanta Site Students Honor Caregivers
Published: October 16, 2019
A group of three students at the Ohio Christian University Atlanta site, as
part of a project management class, chose to plan and host their own event
honoring caregivers. In the course of five weeks, the students developed a
charter, raised community support, and organized a black and white dinner for
over 40 caregivers and nurses in the Atlanta area.
“For the way they started and the way they finished in that class time, I
was just truly amazed,” their professor, Selena Buchanan, said.
The class normally requires students to plan for a fictious event, however,
class member LaShaeele
A group of three students at the Ohio Christian University Atlanta site, as
part of a project management class, chose to plan and host their own event
honoring caregivers. In the course of five weeks, the students developed a
charter, raised community support, and organized a black and white dinner for
over 40 caregivers and nurses in the Atlanta area.
“For the way they started and the way
A group of three students at the Ohio Christian University Atlanta site, as
part of a project management class, chose to plan and host their own event
honoring caregivers. In the course of five
Ohio Christian Hosts Youth Explosion
Published: July 29, 2019
Ohio Christian University was happy to host the Youth Explosion camp on July
25 through 28. The camp was organized by the Marion Christian Center’s
Youth Ministry. The event was meant to provide the opportunity to experience
God in a real and impactful way.
“This year, the theme is that God made them special and how to discover
their gifts and talents to glorify Him” said Marion Christian Center Lead
Pastor Perry Payne.
Each day of camp kicked off with a student led devotional going over the
Beatitudes of Jesus followed by real life breakout sessions. After lunch,
students
Ohio Christian University was happy to host the Youth Explosion camp on July
25 through 28. The camp was organized by the Marion Christian Center’s
Youth Ministry. The event was meant to provide the opportunity to experience
God in a real and impactful way.
“This year, the theme is that God made them special and how to discover
their gifts and talents to glorify Him” said Marion Christian
Ohio Christian University was happy to host the Youth Explosion camp on July
25 through 28. The camp was organized by the Marion Christian Center’s
Youth Ministry. The event was meant to provide
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OCU Aesthetic Club Hosts Worship Night
Published: February 27, 2018
By Amber Ginter
OCU Aesthetic Club, Movements from the Heart, hosted their first annual
Worship Night in the new Ministry and Performing Arts Center on Friday,
February 23. The performance comprised four choreographed routines, music
from Michelle Martin and Kyle Benecke, a ‘spoken word’ by Gerald
Mershimer, and a message by Tyler Freeman.
Featuring Amber Ginter and Anna Hambrick with paired members Amber
Ginter/Eric Fahrer, Anna Hambrick/Phillip Goodson, Faith Monaghan/Ian
Monaghan, Hannah Hostetler/Stephen Kibble, and Noelle Reif/Davi Pereira, the
club perfected a god-honoring
By Amber Ginter
OCU Aesthetic Club, Movements from the Heart, hosted their first annual
Worship Night in the new Ministry and Performing Arts Center on Friday,
February 23. The performance comprised four choreographed routines, music
from Michelle Martin and Kyle Benecke, a ‘spoken word’ by Gerald
Mershimer, and a message by Tyler Freeman.
Featuring Amber Ginter and Anna Hambrick with
By Amber Ginter
OCU Aesthetic Club, Movements from the Heart, hosted their first annual
Worship Night in the new Ministry and Performing Arts Center on Friday,
February 23. The performance
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
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
Helping Hands in Puerto Rico
Published: December 8, 2017
by Chelsi Mason, OCU Junior, majoring in Emergency
by Chelsi Mason, OCU Junior, majoring in Emergency
by Chelsi Mason, OCU Junior, majoring in Emergency
Hope Springs Anew–OCU Responds to Opioid Crisis
Published: November 28, 2017
As the tragic effects of opioid addiction continue to grip the nation, in
Ohio efforts to address them are well underway through initiatives by
organizations such as Propel Ohio and Ohio Christian University.
On Nov. 17, Teacher Education Professors Valerie Jones and Angela Flowers,
along with student majors Maddy McCain and Emily Morton, attended Propel
Ohio’s Collegiate Leadership Conference on the effect of poverty and the
opioid crisis on Ohio youth. They joined some 600 attendees in the
University of Akron’s historic Quaker Station conference center to hear
Ohio Senators Sherrod
As the tragic effects of opioid addiction continue to grip the nation, in
Ohio efforts to address them are well underway through initiatives by
organizations such as Propel Ohio and Ohio Christian University.
On Nov. 17, Teacher Education Professors Valerie Jones and Angela Flowers,
along with student majors Maddy McCain and Emily Morton, attended Propel
Ohio’s Collegiate Leadership
As the tragic effects of opioid addiction continue to grip the nation, in
Ohio efforts to address them are well underway through initiatives by
organizations such as Propel Ohio and Ohio Christian
