Articles of Interest
Gerald Murphy Encourages Revival
Published: October 16, 2019
Gerald Murphy (’13) had one goal in mind for the campus of Ohio Christian
University as he spoke during Fall 2019 Revival Week, and that was to have an
encounter with Christ.
Murphy, a graduate of Ohio Christian, encouraged students to let go of their
former selves and take on their new identity as sons and daughters of God. In
order to take on this new identity, Murphy said that one must first stop
self-identifying as a sinner saved by grace. “If you continue to call
yourself a sinner,” he said, “you’re going to keep acting like one.”
Next, one must stop relying on their own actions
Gerald Murphy (’13) had one goal in mind for the campus of Ohio Christian
University as he spoke during Fall 2019 Revival Week, and that was to have an
encounter with Christ.
Murphy, a graduate of Ohio Christian, encouraged students to let go of their
former selves and take on their new identity as sons and daughters of God. In
order to take on this new identity, Murphy said that one must
Gerald Murphy (’13) had one goal in mind for the campus of Ohio Christian
University as he spoke during Fall 2019 Revival Week, and that was to have an
encounter with Christ.
Murphy, a graduate of
Archived Articles of Interest
Developing Young Christian Leaders
Published: January 16, 2015
Last July OCU once again partnered with Live God Loud Ministries to host the
third annual LifeTraks School of Leadership, which trains Christian leaders
with a biblical worldview. Thirty-one young people came to OCU to develop
their personal leadership skills under the direction of staff leaders
including Mr. Tony McCrary, Dr. Rick Christman, and Live God Loud Ministries
LifeTraks Director of Operations Rev. Dan Coy. Students had opportunities to
develop their professional skills through various work study projects, team
building activities, community service, and area business visits
Last July OCU once again partnered with Live God Loud Ministries to host the
third annual LifeTraks School of Leadership, which trains Christian leaders
with a biblical worldview. Thirty-one young people came to OCU to develop
their personal leadership skills under the direction of staff leaders
including Mr. Tony McCrary, Dr. Rick Christman, and Live God Loud Ministries
LifeTraks Director
Last July OCU once again partnered with Live God Loud Ministries to host the
third annual LifeTraks School of Leadership, which trains Christian leaders
with a biblical worldview. Thirty-one young
The OCU Religion Department Welcomes New Students into its Learning Community
Published: September 23, 2014
The students, staff, and faculty of the Religion Department gathered Monday
evening to share in information and fellowship --- a kick-start to the new
academic year with the professors giving insights to the students on how they
can be successful within the department and in their future ministries.Dr.
Rick Christman started the evening with a warm welcome, and then introduced
each of the faculty and staff to help new students match names with faces,
and encouraging communication between students and faculty. The professors
were then given the opportunity to share their passion for
The students, staff, and faculty of the Religion Department gathered Monday
evening to share in information and fellowship --- a kick-start to the new
academic year with the professors giving insights to the students on how they
can be successful within the department and in their future ministries.Dr.
Rick Christman started the evening with a warm welcome, and then introduced
each of the
The students, staff, and faculty of the Religion Department gathered Monday
evening to share in information and fellowship --- a kick-start to the new
academic year with the professors giving
A Model of Faithful Giving
Published: October 2, 2013
Two days after Anna Brevard passed from this life, the last check she sent to
support the ministry of OCU arrived in the mailroom. It wasn’t the amount
of that check but rather the faithful years of Lewis and Anna Brevard’s
giving that so clearly spoke of lives characterized by stewardship. That
check was the last of many that had been faithfully given to support the
ministries they had felt directed to support throughout their lives. Lewis
and Anna Brevard were not only faithful in giving of their treasure, but also
of their time and talent.A gifted guitarist and singer, Lewis always
Two days after Anna Brevard passed from this life, the last check she sent to
support the ministry of OCU arrived in the mailroom. It wasn’t the amount
of that check but rather the faithful years of Lewis and Anna Brevard’s
giving that so clearly spoke of lives characterized by stewardship. That
check was the last of many that had been faithfully given to support the
ministries they had felt
Two days after Anna Brevard passed from this life, the last check she sent to
support the ministry of OCU arrived in the mailroom. It wasn’t the amount
of that check but rather the faithful years
Modeling the value of a Christian Education: If It’s Good Enough for Dad
Published: June 7, 2013
Four years ago he was denied a promotion due to his lack of a degree. His
children were headed down the same road with the all too common attitude,
“If it was good enough for Dad then it’s good enough for me.” But Ted
Murphy wanted more for himself and more for his children. Two weeks later he
registered for classes at Ohio Christian University to begin working on a
Bachelor of Arts in Business.It really should come as no surprise that Ted
Murphy would go back to school to get his degree when you see how he honors
God in his community, church and workplace. Serving as a North Lewisburg
Four years ago he was denied a promotion due to his lack of a degree. His
children were headed down the same road with the all too common attitude,
“If it was good enough for Dad then it’s good enough for me.” But Ted
Murphy wanted more for himself and more for his children. Two weeks later he
registered for classes at Ohio Christian University to begin working on a
Bachelor of Arts in
Four years ago he was denied a promotion due to his lack of a degree. His
children were headed down the same road with the all too common attitude,
“If it was good enough for Dad then it’s good
