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.
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Dr. Melvin Maxwell Graduates to Glory
Published: July 4, 2020
Melvin Maxwell was known as a powerful man of God and prayer warrior by those
who knew him. On Saturday, July 4, 2020, Dr. Maxwell graduated from this life
to his eternal home and was united with his Savior whom he loved. He was born
in Georgetown, Ohio, on November 15, 1921, and grew up during the Great
Depression. Though his mother died at an early age, his father was a godly
man and raised him and his brother Millard to follow Christ no matter how
hard the situation.
On August 25, 1942, Maxwell married his wife, Laura. They had three children
together: Lawrence (Larry), John, and
Melvin Maxwell was known as a powerful man of God and prayer warrior by those
who knew him. On Saturday, July 4, 2020, Dr. Maxwell graduated from this life
to his eternal home and was united with his Savior whom he loved. He was born
in Georgetown, Ohio, on November 15, 1921, and grew up during the Great
Depression. Though his mother died at an early age, his father was a godly
man and
Melvin Maxwell was known as a powerful man of God and prayer warrior by those
who knew him. On Saturday, July 4, 2020, Dr. Maxwell graduated from this life
to his eternal home and was united with
Alumni Spotlight: Zach Mason
Published: May 9, 2020
CIRCLEVILLE, OH – After graduating from Ohio Christian in 2018, Zach Mason
was still unsure the plan God had for him. A four year member of the
Trailblazer baseball program, Mason graduated with a bachelor's in
psychology, but would soon be called to a different opportunity.
CIRCLEVILLE, OH – After graduating from Ohio Christian in 2018, Zach Mason
was still unsure the plan God had for him. A four year member of the
Trailblazer baseball program, Mason graduated with a bachelor's in
psychology, but would soon be called to a different opportunity.
CIRCLEVILLE, OH – After graduating from Ohio Christian in 2018, Zach Mason
was still unsure the plan God had for him. A four year member of the
Trailblazer baseball program, Mason graduated with a
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: December 10, 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
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Alumnus Profile: Mike Holbrook Elected CCCU General Superintendent
Published: August 7, 2018
Reverend Michael E. Holbrook (‘78) was elected General Superintendent at
the 36th General Council of Churches of Christ in Christian Union, held at
Ohio Christian University in June, 2018.
Believing God wanted him to attend Circleville Bible College (CBC), now Ohio
Christian University (OCU), Holbrook enrolled and while a student joined the
college quartet, working also as Associate Pastor at Circleville First
Church.
Holbrook, ordained in 1979, has served CCCU most recently as District
Superintendent of the South Central District. Previously, he served the
University as Director of
Reverend Michael E. Holbrook (‘78) was elected General Superintendent at
the 36th General Council of Churches of Christ in Christian Union, held at
Ohio Christian University in June, 2018.
Believing God wanted him to attend Circleville Bible College (CBC), now Ohio
Christian University (OCU), Holbrook enrolled and while a student joined the
college quartet, working also as Associate Pastor
Reverend Michael E. Holbrook (‘78) was elected General Superintendent at
the 36th General Council of Churches of Christ in Christian Union, held at
Ohio Christian University in June, 2018.
2018 Summer Camps Underway
Published: June 12, 2018
Twenty-two Ohio Christian University students are participating in the
University’s 2018 summer camps counseling program.
These students have completed over 50 hours of training over the course of
their spring semester to prepare them to effectively and confidently serve at
16 camps for children in over five states this summer.
Student team leader Hunter Petty shares the group’s excitement about
becoming camp counselors, “As a kid, my life was impacted through OCU camp
counselors. Now that I am a student, I have the chance to impact kid’s
lives and it is an amazing opportunity! Being
Twenty-two Ohio Christian University students are participating in the
University’s 2018 summer camps counseling program.
These students have completed over 50 hours of training over the course of
their spring semester to prepare them to effectively and confidently serve at
16 camps for children in over five states this summer.
Student team leader Hunter Petty shares the group’s excitement
Twenty-two Ohio Christian University students are participating in the
University’s 2018 summer camps counseling program.
These students have completed over 50 hours of training over the course of
12th Annual Kids on Campus Registration Open!
Published: May 21, 2018
Who’s excited for summer? I know we are! Who likes to learn, but still have
fun? We do too! This summer your child has the opportunity to do just
that.
Kids on Campus is a great summer opportunity for your child to enrich their
mind in a fun, college environment. Registration for Kids on Campus 2018
summer camp has begun for students whose current grade level is first through
fourth grade and will continue until classes fill or May 18, whichever is
first.
Kids on Campus, held on the campus of Ohio Christian University, is a summer
enrichment program designed to provide students
Who’s excited for summer? I know we are! Who likes to learn, but still have
fun? We do too! This summer your child has the opportunity to do just
that.
Kids on Campus is a great summer opportunity for your child to enrich their
mind in a fun, college environment. Registration for Kids on Campus 2018
summer camp has begun for students whose current grade level is first through
fourth grade
Who’s excited for summer? I know we are! Who likes to learn, but still have
fun? We do too! This summer your child has the opportunity to do just
that.
Kids on Campus is a great summer
2018 Pastors Conference Shares Lessons in Leadership
Published: April 27, 2018
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
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
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
2018 Community Action Day Delivers a Win-Win!
Published: April 13, 2018
Ohio Christian University students practiced service-above-self on their
Ralph C. Starkey Community Action Day (CAD) again this year, vitalizing the
University’s mission of benefiting others through acts of service that
build and strengthen character.
Students contributed their time and energy in 26 projects ranging from
singing in nursing homes to clearing a golf course after the Scioto River
flooded many of its fairways and holes.
Student teams cleaned front yards, beatified parks and downtown streets,
washed windows, mulched yards and flowerbeds, and cleaned out barns, creating
a
Ohio Christian University students practiced service-above-self on their
Ralph C. Starkey Community Action Day (CAD) again this year, vitalizing the
University’s mission of benefiting others through acts of service that
build and strengthen character.
Students contributed their time and energy in 26 projects ranging from
singing in nursing homes to clearing a golf course after the Scioto
Ohio Christian University students practiced service-above-self on their
Ralph C. Starkey Community Action Day (CAD) again this year, vitalizing the
University’s mission of benefiting others
