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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 the funds to go to Paraguay was in some ways challenging for the group, and many had to ask tough questions.
Andrea Williamson wrote that, “in the span of three hours, the remaining $1200 was given by multiple people. God is faithful!”
During their time in Paraguay, the team had the privilege of participating in Iglesia Evangelica Mundial (WGM) church services at Buenas Nuevas, Cristo Viene and Nueva Esperanza, two chapel services at the international Asuncion Christian Academy (ACA), and painting a very long wall for Escuela No. 281—a school for grades K-12 in the Herrera neighborhood of Asuncion. WGM Missionaries also joined them at different times throughout the week, and the team was able to communicate with those they ministered through unique ways and a Spanish-speaking student.
Together the students challenged each other to be better Christ-followers while they were together: “As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.”
Ohio Christian University is proud of our students and faculty who go out of their way to impact the world around us. Thank you for serving.
Read more about the team's adventures in Paraguay in a blog post.
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Ohio Christian to Offer Master of Education (MEd) Degree
Published: April 23, 2020
Ohio Christian University is excited to announce a new Master of Education
(MEd) graduate degree. Approved and accredited by the Higher Learning
Commission and the Ohio Department of Higher Education, the new MEd will
begin June 1, 2020.
The degree consists of 36 hours total made up of 18 core hours and 18 hours
in a specialization area. Specializations include Special Needs, English
as a Second Language, English, and Mathematics.
“This is a degree created by teachers for teachers with real-classroom
applications and relevant, current information,” says Dr. Valerie
Jones, OCU’s
Ohio Christian University is excited to announce a new Master of Education
(MEd) graduate degree. Approved and accredited by the Higher Learning
Commission and the Ohio Department of Higher Education, the new MEd will
begin June 1, 2020.
The degree consists of 36 hours total made up of 18 core hours and 18 hours
in a specialization area. Specializations include Special Needs, English
as a
Ohio Christian University is excited to announce a new Master of Education
(MEd) graduate degree. Approved and accredited by the Higher Learning
Commission and the Ohio Department of Higher
Trailblazer Baseball Hosts Local Student Battling Cancer
Published: April 8, 2020
CIRCLEVILLE, OH - Back in February, the Ohio Christian Baseball team helped
host a local student battling cancer in the community. Sam, who currenlty has
spinal ependymoma, came to campus on February 24th to hang out with the team
and experience a practice.
CIRCLEVILLE, OH - Back in February, the Ohio Christian Baseball team helped
host a local student battling cancer in the community. Sam, who currenlty has
spinal ependymoma, came to campus on February 24th to hang out with the team
and experience a practice.
CIRCLEVILLE, OH - Back in February, the Ohio Christian Baseball team helped
host a local student battling cancer in the community. Sam, who currenlty has
spinal ependymoma, came to campus on
Ohio Christian Hosts A New Leaf Inc. For Afternoon of Fun
Published: December 17, 2019
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.
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.
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,
Festival of Carols Shares Message of Christ
Published: December 10, 2019
The Ohio Christian University Music Department shared an impactful message of
Christ’s birth in its annual Christmas concert, Festival of Carols. The
concert presented this story of glory to audiences of almost 500 on both Dec.
7 and 8 in the Ministry
The Ohio Christian University Music Department shared an impactful message of
Christ’s birth in its annual Christmas concert, Festival of Carols. The
concert presented this story of glory to audiences of almost 500 on both Dec.
7 and 8 in the Ministry
The Ohio Christian University Music Department shared an impactful message of
Christ’s birth in its annual Christmas concert, Festival of Carols. The
concert presented this story of glory to
Trailblazers Send Love Overseas For Christmas Season
Published: November 30, 2019
CIRCLEVILLE, OH - The Ohio Christian University Athletic Department spent the
month of November gathering supplies to show the love of Christ this holiday
season, packing 20 boxes to be sent overseas as a part of Operation Christmas
Child.
CIRCLEVILLE, OH - The Ohio Christian University Athletic Department spent the
month of November gathering supplies to show the love of Christ this holiday
season, packing 20 boxes to be sent overseas as a part of Operation Christmas
Child.
CIRCLEVILLE, OH - The Ohio Christian University Athletic Department spent the
month of November gathering supplies to show the love of Christ this holiday
season, packing 20 boxes to be sent
Archived Articles of Interest
Youth Leadership Conference Focuses on Engaging Youth Culture
Published: January 11, 2019
On Thursday, March 7th, Ohio Christian University is hosting an all-day Youth
Leadership Conference focusing on Engaging Youth Culture.
The program is ideal for all church pastors and youth pastors. Focused
breakout sessions will cover these key topics:
- Mental Health and Suicide
- Refreshing your Ministry
- Developing World Changers by Partnering with Non-Profits
- How Media is Shaping your Students
- Working with Church Leadership
Keynote speaker Dr. Walt Mueller is an authority on youth culture and family
issues.
Mueller is the founder of the Center for Parent/Youth
On Thursday, March 7th, Ohio Christian University is hosting an all-day Youth
Leadership Conference focusing on Engaging Youth Culture.
The program is ideal for all church pastors and youth pastors. Focused
breakout sessions will cover these key topics:
- Mental Health and Suicide
- Refreshing your Ministry
- Developing World Changers by Partnering with Non-Profits
- How Media is Shaping
On Thursday, March 7th, Ohio Christian University is hosting an all-day Youth
Leadership Conference focusing on Engaging Youth Culture.
The program is ideal for all church pastors and youth pastors
Student Profile: Heather Tucker
Published: December 7, 2018
By Amber Ginter ‘19
Serving others, loving children, and seeking to have a heart like Jesus is
how Heather Tucker describes her passion for becoming an Intervention
Specialist through Ohio Christian University’s Teacher Education program.
With her focus on special needs, Heather seeks opportunities to serve on
campus and in the community.
Tuckers’ key accomplishments and inspiration have been in the Special
Olympics. She helps in training and competition of children and adults with
intellectual disabilities. She has been involved in helping these individuals
develop their fitness
By Amber Ginter ‘19
Serving others, loving children, and seeking to have a heart like Jesus is
how Heather Tucker describes her passion for becoming an Intervention
Specialist through Ohio Christian University’s Teacher Education program.
With her focus on special needs, Heather seeks opportunities to serve on
campus and in the community.
Tuckers’ key accomplishments and inspiration have
By Amber Ginter ‘19
Serving others, loving children, and seeking to have a heart like Jesus is
how Heather Tucker describes her passion for becoming an Intervention
Specialist through Ohio
Professor Valerie Jones Named Faculty Member of the Year
Published: November 29, 2018
Dr. Valerie Free Jones, chair of Ohio Christian University’s Department of
Teacher Education, has been recognized as Faculty Member of the Year for
2017-2018.
Professor Jones was awarded her doctorate in education, specializing in
curriculum and instruction from Marshall University in 2017. Her dissertation
on “The Whole Building is a Classroom: An Oral History of the School’s
Role in the Culture of the Community” featured the well-known high school
from which she graduated.
Jones earned her Bachelor of Science in Education cum laude at Ohio
University, and her Master of Arts in
Dr. Valerie Free Jones, chair of Ohio Christian University’s Department of
Teacher Education, has been recognized as Faculty Member of the Year for
2017-2018.
Professor Jones was awarded her doctorate in education, specializing in
curriculum and instruction from Marshall University in 2017. Her dissertation
on “The Whole Building is a Classroom: An Oral History of the School’s
Role in the
Dr. Valerie Free Jones, chair of Ohio Christian University’s Department of
Teacher Education, has been recognized as Faculty Member of the Year for
2017-2018.
Professor Jones was awarded her
OCU Develops Future Teacher's Skills in Educating 'Whole Child'
Published: November 16, 2018
By Steven Collins, Senior Reporter, Circleville Herald
Photo by Nancy Radcliff, Chief Photographer, Circleville Herald
Circleville Herald, November 15, 2018
The Ohio Christian University’s Teacher Education program is guiding the
next generation of teachers into modern day teaching.
Valarie Jones, chair of the education department, said they’re teaching
their education students about trauma-informed educating, a way to teach
students who have been affected by trauma to their maximum potential.
“Everything we do has the idea to love the kids first and then everything
else comes after
By Steven Collins, Senior Reporter, Circleville Herald
Photo by Nancy Radcliff, Chief Photographer, Circleville Herald
Circleville Herald, November 15, 2018
The Ohio Christian University’s Teacher Education program is guiding the
next generation of teachers into modern day teaching.
Valarie Jones, chair of the education department, said they’re teaching
their education students about trauma
By Steven Collins, Senior Reporter, Circleville Herald
Photo by Nancy Radcliff, Chief Photographer, Circleville Herald
Circleville Herald, November 15, 2018
The Ohio Christian University’s Teacher
Business Grad Finds Calling: Believer in Hands-on Learning
Published: November 2, 2018
By Quentin Detillion '20
I grew up in Chillicothe and went to Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. I
didn’t know what I wanted to do then, so I switched majors a couple of
times before settling on business, and I graduated in business management. I
went home and began working for my father’s landscape design and
installation business that he’s had for forty years. While in school during
summers, I worked for him doing hardscaping projects. I enjoyed building
patios, pergolas, walls, and walkways. I did that for four years after
graduation. My dad taught me the ropes, and people asked if
By Quentin Detillion '20
I grew up in Chillicothe and went to Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. I
didn’t know what I wanted to do then, so I switched majors a couple of
times before settling on business, and I graduated in business management. I
went home and began working for my father’s landscape design and
installation business that he’s had for forty years. While in school during
By Quentin Detillion '20
I grew up in Chillicothe and went to Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. I
didn’t know what I wanted to do then, so I switched majors a couple of
times before settling on
