By Krista Williams
In a time where our country and humanity is living in a great amount of fear, being at OCU gives me so much hope. I find peace in being here as I look around the classrooms- I see the future. I sit and look at all of the hardworking students and how each one of them has a divine purpose they are preparing for. A purpose given specially to them because of their skills and abilities. A purpose given to them because our King knows what He is doing.
I sit in a class of 20 people and think, "there are 20 world changers right here." It amazes me to think what we, as educated and motivated Christians can do to spread hope into this broken world. I see future politicians, businessmen, pastors, counselors, professors, social workers, theologians, nurses, teachers and so much more who are ready to do their part and give to society. I have realized how truly privileged I am to be able to attend such a faith-based and academic-oriented, private university. I love being able to learn by our encouraging professors, with phenomenal classmates who are motivated by joy instead of fear.
Krista Williams is a 21 year-old junior at Ohio Christian University double majoring in Psychology and Chemical Dependency Counseling. She is from Wooster, Ohio. In her free time Krista likes to play with her dog and attempt to be crafty even though her DIY projects never turn out right.
Pictured is Krista in the middle of several of her friends at OCU.
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Articles of Interest
Faith and Work Seminar a First on Campus
Published: April 10, 2019
On Saturday March 23rd, Ohio Christian University hosted the Faith
On Saturday March 23rd, Ohio Christian University hosted the Faith
On Saturday March 23rd, Ohio Christian University hosted the Faith
4.0 Students Recognized in Chapel Service
Published: January 23, 2019
The January 23rd Chapel Service included a time of recognition for students
who achieved a 4.0 grade point average during the fall semester. Dr. Hank
Kelly, Provost, presented each awardee with a coffee mug loaded with candy.
Fellow Trailblazers cheered on their peers and helped recipients celebrate
their successes. Over 60 students were awarded.
4.0 Student Rachel Hicks says, “Last semester was my first semester taking
strictly pre-law courses, it was really tough. I worked extremely hard to
achieve a 4.0 and it feels really good to have accomplished this.”
Kevin Bennie, Director of
The January 23rd Chapel Service included a time of recognition for students
who achieved a 4.0 grade point average during the fall semester. Dr. Hank
Kelly, Provost, presented each awardee with a coffee mug loaded with candy.
Fellow Trailblazers cheered on their peers and helped recipients celebrate
their successes. Over 60 students were awarded.
4.0 Student Rachel Hicks says, “Last semester
The January 23rd Chapel Service included a time of recognition for students
who achieved a 4.0 grade point average during the fall semester. Dr. Hank
Kelly, Provost, presented each awardee with a
New Year Brings Opportunity and Challenge
Published: January 2, 2019
2019 brings opportunities to attain your educational goals. We would love to
help you with your fresh start.
In education, sports, work, and personal relationships, for Christians, the
difference is understanding the key to maturing spiritual development as
expressed in Christ’s parable in the Gospel of Luke 5:36-38 (NIV):
“No one tears a piece out of a new garment to patch an old one. Otherwise,
they will have torn the new garment, and the patch from the new will not
match the old. 37 And, no one pours new wine into old wineskins. Otherwise,
the new wine will burst the skins; the
2019 brings opportunities to attain your educational goals. We would love to
help you with your fresh start.
In education, sports, work, and personal relationships, for Christians, the
difference is understanding the key to maturing spiritual development as
expressed in Christ’s parable in the Gospel of Luke 5:36-38 (NIV):
“No one tears a piece out of a new garment to patch an old one.
2019 brings opportunities to attain your educational goals. We would love to
help you with your fresh start.
In education, sports, work, and personal relationships, for Christians, the
difference
Archived Articles of Interest
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
Join OCU's Reformation Day Celebration!
Published: October 30, 2017
On Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2017, Ohio Christian University is hosting a celebration
of the 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation. Festivities begin
at 7:00 p.m. in the Maxwell Library and finish by 8:30 p.m.
The evening is headlined by special guest speaker Reverend Gerhard Kraus of
Trinity Lutheran Church in Circleville. Rev. Kraus' presentation on the
Reformation will be followed by a panel Q
On Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2017, Ohio Christian University is hosting a celebration
of the 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation. Festivities begin
at 7:00 p.m. in the Maxwell Library and finish by 8:30 p.m.
The evening is headlined by special guest speaker Reverend Gerhard Kraus of
Trinity Lutheran Church in Circleville. Rev. Kraus' presentation on the
Reformation will be followed by
On Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2017, Ohio Christian University is hosting a celebration
of the 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation. Festivities begin
at 7:00 p.m. in the Maxwell Library and
A Wesleyan’s Debt to Luther on Reformation's 500th Anniversary
Published: October 30, 2017
By Prof. Ben Williamson
One is tempted to ask what has Wittenberg to do with Circleville? The answer
is Wittenberg’s impact on the spiritual ancestors of the American Holiness
Movement cannot be overstated. Discoveries made by Luther that led to the
moment on October 31, 1517, when he nailed his “95 Theses” to the
Wittenberg Chapel door had a profound effect upon John Wesley. All
Wesleyans are children of the Reformation.
The three great hallmarks of Reformation theology are: Salvation by grace
through faith alone, Sola Scriptura (scripture alone), and the priesthood of
all
By Prof. Ben Williamson
One is tempted to ask what has Wittenberg to do with Circleville? The answer
is Wittenberg’s impact on the spiritual ancestors of the American Holiness
Movement cannot be overstated. Discoveries made by Luther that led to the
moment on October 31, 1517, when he nailed his “95 Theses” to the
Wittenberg Chapel door had a profound effect upon John Wesley. All
Wesleyans
By Prof. Ben Williamson
One is tempted to ask what has Wittenberg to do with Circleville? The answer
is Wittenberg’s impact on the spiritual ancestors of the American Holiness
Movement cannot be
Importance of a Christian Education
Published: November 8, 2016
Dr. Hank Kelly
OCU Provost
A college or university education is more than just learning information.
There is no neutral, nonformative education (i.e., there is no such thing as
a “secular” education). Colleges and universities are forming students
into something. The question is: what?
Education is formative in that not only does it impact the mind but also the
heart. All the practices of a college or university form the imagination and
hearts of its students—whether designed or not. If drinking and partying
are accepted and even expected to “fit in,” then many students will
Dr. Hank Kelly
OCU Provost
A college or university education is more than just learning information.
There is no neutral, nonformative education (i.e., there is no such thing as
a “secular” education). Colleges and universities are forming students
into something. The question is: what?
Education is formative in that not only does it impact the mind but also the
heart. All the practices of
Dr. Hank Kelly
OCU Provost
A college or university education is more than just learning information.
There is no neutral, nonformative education (i.e., there is no such thing as
a “secular”
OCU to Host FAFSA Workshop on Oct. 8th
Published: October 3, 2016
By Amanda Plotts, Staff Reporter for the Circleville Herald
Future college students who need help navigating the financial aid system
are encouraged to attend FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
Day, a financial aid workshop sponsored by Pickaway HELPS (Higher Education
Learning Partners for Students) and Ohio Christian University (OCU).
The workshop is free and will take place on Oct. 8 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at
OCU’s Maxwell Center. Professional financial counselors will be available
to give individual help, answer questions, and assist with the online
By Amanda Plotts, Staff Reporter for the Circleville Herald
Future college students who need help navigating the financial aid system
are encouraged to attend FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
Day, a financial aid workshop sponsored by Pickaway HELPS (Higher Education
Learning Partners for Students) and Ohio Christian University (OCU).
The workshop is free and will
By Amanda Plotts, Staff Reporter for the Circleville Herald
Future college students who need help navigating the financial aid system
are encouraged to attend FAFSA (Free Application for
