Christian Colleges on the Move!

Boise Bible College

Boise Bible College develops well-equipped servant leaders with integrity and a biblical worldview for the global church. Classroom instruction, campus events, and practical ministry opportunities help BBC students grow in knowledge and faith.

The college begins the year with a rafting trip and an all-school retreat that allows staff, returning students, and new students to get to know each other while growing spiritually.

Students are involved in off-campus service events like “Rake-up Boise” and mission trips. Students help rake leaves and shovel snow in a nearby retirement community as needed. BBC”s music group visits The Hope House (a home for children) in Marsing during the winter.

A special week during October focuses on spiritual growth.

BBC teams travel the Northwest leading worship for supporting churches in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Utah, and beyond.

Each spring BBC hosts a conference for alumni and church leaders from around the country. This year”s theme is “Maximum Impact” and features Ken Idleman. Workshops and preaching inform and inspire conference attendees.

Curt Nordhielm is the college”s new outreach director. He will coordinate BBC student internships with partnering churches and missions. He also teaches a personal finance class.

 

Central Christian College of the Bible

Central is in its 12th year of providing full-tuition scholarships so the next generation of servant-leaders for the church may acquire an excellent biblical education without the burden of excessive student-loan debt. This allows Central”s students to wholeheartedly pursue dreams of serving God, for example, by starting new churches or serving distant mission fields. Many graduate with no debt at all.

The $4.7 million “Growing Our Legacy” capital campaign, which runs through June 30, 2014, continues to provide funds for improved campus security and safety, stewardship of campus facilities, and scholarships for students.

Renovations to Pelfrey Hall, the Ferneau Center, and the residence halls, along with comprehensive security initiatives (including enhanced lighting and locks), are helping provide a safe, attractive environment where students can grow spiritually and emotionally.

Central recently received approval to offer a Bachelor of Religious Studies degree via online education. This is the second online degree the college has available for students who cannot relocate to the campus in Moberly, Missouri.

 

Cincinnati Christian University

As CCU approaches its 100th anniversary in 2024, it is focusing on three major goals: (1) an improved educational product””a biblically based, multifaceted curriculum that prepares students for effective leadership and ministry in both the church and the marketplace; (2) strong, sustainable stewardship””a business model that will ensure the university”s long-term financial stability; and (3) growing enrollment””increasing its student body to expand CCU”s sphere of influence and service.

The board of trustees approved a new organizational structure that expands CCU from three major divisions to six:

“¢ The School of Biblical Studies, preserving the university”s biblical/theological core and its general education programs for the benefit of all students.

“¢ The Russell School of Ministry, housing CCU”s congregational ministry and global studies (missions) programs, music department, and the center for urban and global outreach.

“¢ The Cincinnati Bible Seminary, the school”s graduate programs in Christian ministry, accredited by the Association of Theological Schools.

“¢ The College of Adult Learning for nontraditional adult students.

“¢ The School of Business, training men and women to minister in the marketplace with a solid foundation of biblical ethics and a heart for Christian service.

“¢ The School of Education and Behavioral Sciences, housing the undergraduate and graduate programs in psychology, counseling, and education.

In other news:

“¢ CCU”s athletics department will add men”s volleyball and women”s basketball this fall.

“¢ CCU”s counseling department is completing the self-study for accreditation with the Council for Accreditation of Counseling & Related Educational Programs.

“¢ The Cincinnati Bible Seminary now offers an online degree program in pastoral leadership that requires limited campus time.

“¢ CCU”s Education Department has added certification for teachers in adolescent/young adult English.

“¢ The LEAD honors program has grown to include 30 students who meet one-on-one with a mentor and fulfill extra hours of community service and leadership training.

“¢ CCU”s unique urban scholars program has grown to include 17 students.

 

Colegio Biblico

Gonzalo Flores was installed as fifth president of Colegio Biblico by the school”s trustees during a convocation service August 28, 2012.

“¢ The number of students is increasing, and the school”s U.S. campus in Eagle Pass, Texas, is housing foreign and domestic students in both men”s and women”s dorms.

“¢ A project to build an education building on the school”s Mexican campus in Piedras Negras is underway. The project is expected to last no more than two years as funds become available, in accordance with Colegio Biblico”s strict “no debt” policy.

 

Crossroads College

Crossroads College professors challenge students to think creatively while living boldly. As part of their education, young men and women serve throughout the world in internships and short-term ministry experiences, but their influence does not stop there. Not only are students training for vocational ministry, they are taking ministry into their vocation and lives, living ministry in the middle of a thriving and influential city.

Faculty and students labor beside Mission 21 to help free those enslaved by sex trafficking. Graduates lead New Life Ministry as it assists in adoption and helping women choose life for their preborn children. Students serve in local congregations by teaching, preaching, and leading in worship services. The Crossroads choir performs for patients in St. Mary”s Hospital in Minneapolis, Minnesota (part of the Mayo Clinic).

During the past year, the men”s basketball team volunteered with the Special Olympics, while the women”s team helped an elderly individual living alone.

Crossroads College”s educational and life opportunities truly extend beyond the campus and into the world.

 

Dallas Christian College

Dallas Christian College celebrated the 35th anniversary of SALTeens, a high school choir and drama production that has been a pipeline for students since 1977. The final concert of the tour was at Valley View Christian Church in Dallas and featured an alumni choir as part of the reunion.

A record number of applications produced a spirited incoming class last fall. The student community literally is from all over the globe as DCC launched “flex format” classes””a way for online students to participate in a live lecture or traditional students to make up a class by watching the recording later.

In early 2013, the Dallas Christian College Foundation was launched to support access and excellence at DCC through fund-raising, financial stewardship, and advocacy. The foundation will direct all fund-raising for the college and spearhead capital campaigns.

Student services in local churches and other ministries totaled more than 33,000 hours in 2012.

 

Emmanuel Christian Seminary

Emmanuel Christian Seminary launched the Master of Christian Ministries degree program in January. The 48-hour distance degree program is designed for people already serving in full-time Christian service who wish to work on a seminary-level master”s degree without relocating to Upper-East Tennessee.

A donor in January gave the school a $3 million gift””the largest single gift in school history””to be used for debt reduction.

In July 2012, Emmanuel began discussions with Milligan College about possibly integrating Emmanuel into Milligan. Such a move would allow Emmanuel to expand its programs with a reduced budget and develop new degree programs jointly with Milligan. Trustees of both schools have requested that administrators enter into a period of due diligence to see how such an arrangement might enhance the ministries of both institutions.

 

Great Lakes Christian College

Three new course offerings were introduced in the fall at Great Lakes Christian College:

“¢ The Business Management””Nonprofit major prepares students for entry-level management positions in both large and small nonprofit organizations. Students are prepared to envision, start up, and manage a nonprofit entity.

“¢ The Urban Mission minor involves international placement of students in low-income, urban areas with leaders and urban missionaries creating neighborhoods of hope. GLCC is the only school in North America offering this 24-credit minor in partnership with Urban Neighbours of Hope. Abby Weller is the first student to embark on this adventure.

“¢ The TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) minor provides a high-quality, innovative educational program that enables students to become highly competent instructors.

The ribbon cutting for the Knowles Learning Center Faculty Office Suite took place on August 28. This marked the completion of phase one and the beginning of fund-raising efforts for the library phase. This center is named in honor of Dr. Lloyd Knowles, professor of history for more than 40 years.

 

Hope International University

For the past three years, Hope International University has worked to establish educational partnerships with churches, mission organizations, and parachurch ministries. Such partnerships are now in place at 10 locations, with 20 more under development. The innovative approach to providing practical instruction for emerging leaders is delivered online and includes personal mentoring at the local level. The curriculum can be customized to the specific needs of the ministry, and the courses are regionally accredited by the Western Association for Schools and Colleges and by the Association for Biblical Higher Education.

Students have the option of taking the classes for undergraduate or graduate credit, or can choose to audit the course. Upon successful completion of 12 units/semester hours, a ministry leadership certificate is awarded. Individuals may then elect to complete a bachelor or master”s degree online with HIU or have a transcript of the credit sent to the college/university of their choice. At the graduate level, the student would have completed one-third of a Master of Arts in Ministry. Cost of the program is $1,200, and it can be completed in 12 months or less. The purpose of this effort is to identify new, cost-effective ways to assist churches in equipping the next generation of leaders with a foundation of biblical knowledge blended with practical training. Contact Phil Towne, program coordinator for the School of Advanced Leadership Training, at [email protected] for additional information.

HIU recently added an academic concentration in sports management. Leading the program is Dr. Maryalyce Jeremiah, former head women”s basketball coach at California State University””Fullerton. She received a PhD from Ohio State University and has been inducted into four athletic halls of fame. The university also added cross country for men and women to the sports program in the fall.

 

Johnson University

This year”s record enrollment of 954 includes students from 35 states and 15 foreign countries, including Brazil, Cameroon, Canada, China, Guatemala, Japan, Kenya, Mexico, Nicaragua, Republic of Korea, Russia, Thailand, Togo, United Kingdom, and Zimbabwe.

Enthusiasm for missions is thriving among students, especially for those majoring in intercultural studies. In addition to the six diverse concentrations already offered under the intercultural studies major, Johnson added Latin American and Latino studies. More than 150 Johnson students traveled to Indianapolis, Indiana, to participate in the International Conference on Missions.

Johnson continues to grow relationships in China. Currently, 58 Chinese teachers are enrolled in the Master of Arts in Education Technology program and are on track to graduate from Johnson.

Free preaching workshops will be hosted in three different states in March, April, and September 2013. The workshops lead up to Preach.FEST, an on-campus event that awards $13,000 in scholarship money. Learn more at JohnsonU.edu/PreachFest.

ABC”s Extreme Makeover: Home Edition featured two alumni, Daniel and Mandy Watson, in a special Thanksgiving episode. The couple founded The Restoration House of East Tennessee, a nonprofit organization ministering to the needs of low-income single mother families in Knoxville, Tennessee. The two-hour special included a presentation of scholarships from Johnson to the couple”s children, as well as a special scholarship fund established for the children of the families they serve.

 

Kentucky Christian University

Kentucky Christian University, recognized in 2012 by U.S. News & World Report as one of the top schools in the South, is committed to the core values of “Christ, character and career.” These “Three Cs” are woven throughout the curricular and cocurricular activities of the university. From the classroom to the athletic field, KCU students and faculty impact the lives of the communities they serve.

The university has expanded course offerings with a new online Master of Arts in Religion degree slated to begin in August. This degree will provide enhanced academic preparation for students who want to sharpen their ministry skills and prepare for advanced graduate study. The program builds on the foundation of the recent addition of a RN-BSN online program that has had great initial success. More information can be found at www.kcu.edu.

KCU”s history of offering academic excellence has recently been elevated with the addition of a marching band and a state-of-the-art athletic complex. The Knights athletic complex has been host to numerous winning KCU sports teams and has been opened to area high schools. Building on a legacy of music performance, the Knights marching band excelled in its inaugural year and boosted enthusiasm across the campus community.

Scholarship opportunities may be made available to students with backgrounds in marching band performance. Contact Professor Tracy Schumann at (606) 474-3262 or [email protected].

 

Lincoln Christian University

Lincoln Leaders Live Their Mission

Highlights as Lincoln Christian University lives its mission in the midst of her 68th year:

“¢ Graduated 228 students last May.

“¢ Enrolled 1,072 students in the fall.

“¢ Appointed Dr. James Riley Estep as academic dean of the School of Undergraduate Studies.

“¢ Appointed Dr. Dinelle Frankland as academic dean of LCU”s Lincoln Christian Seminary.

“¢ Appointed Dr. Paul Kissling as professor of Old Testament and Dr. Tara Samples as assistant professor of psychology and counseling for the seminary.

“¢ Finished its 14th consecutive fiscal year in the black.

“¢ More than $500,000 has been added to its scholarship endowment in the last two years.

“¢ Received Association of Theological Schools” approval to offer up to two-thirds of her Master of Divinity coursework online.

“¢ Considered adding Indianapolis and Chicago as LCU extension sites for additional degree programs. These would join Normal and Peoria, Illinois, and Las Vegas, Nevada, as places where students may earn LCU degrees, in addition to the main campus in Lincoln, Illinois, and through 12 online degree offerings from the Hargrove School of Adult & Graduate Studies.

 

Louisville Bible College

LBC provides high-quality biblical education and first-rate training in practical ministry areas. With undergraduate tuition at $150 per credit hour, scholarships, and easy payment plans, LBC offers an affordable, excellent college experience.

In the three years that Dr. Tracy W. Marx has served as president at Louisville Bible College, significant advances have included: relationships and partnerships are increasing; excellence in education continues to rise; seminars and webinars are being presented; facilities are being improved; and accreditation efforts are advancing.

Among the highlights this past year:

“¢ In fall 2012, LBC opened housing for single women in a two-story facility adjacent to the main campus.

“¢ LBC hosted a basketball game between the LBC Trailblazers and local teenagers in October as an outreach event. After the game, a chili dinner was served and Junior Bridgeman (former NBA player with the Milwaukee Bucks and the Los Angeles Clippers, local businessman, and Christian brother) spoke about living lives of faith in Jesus.

“¢ Joining the staff were Amy Williams (administrative assistant to the president) and Tony Jones (director of library). New faculty include Paul Meredith (instructor of Bible) and Rob Johnson (instructor of ministry).

“¢ The Faculty Senate named the following department heads: Dr. Peter J. Rasor (biblical and theological studies), Matthew Sullivan (professional studies), and Betty Weldon (general studies)

“¢ An Association for Biblical Higher Education consultant-evaluator visited the campus in November. It was a positive experience and is another benchmark toward accreditation. LBC appeared for initial accreditation before ABHE”s commission on accreditation in February.

 

Manhattan Christian College

Manhattan Christian College is a traditional Bible college located directly across the street from Kansas State University. This proximity gives ministry-minded students a unique worldview as well as an opportunity to take classes at both institutions at the same time.

MCC”s dual-accreditation by the Association for Biblical Higher Education and the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) of the North Central Association helps academic credit transfer more easily, and also means every area of the college is regularly evaluated by these organizations, providing assurance that MCC is offering the best academic, spiritual, and leadership development in Christian higher education.

Strategic planning has been an important part of the year. Focus groups representing all the constituencies of the college have helped to evaluate the current environment and share what they would like to see in the next decade. A strategic plan document will be completed in May.

This is the first academic year that newly revised curriculum is in place. All students now earn a degree in Biblical Leadership and also design a second major by combining ministry tracks and ministry emphases. This personalization of individual programs gives tremendous flexibility to meet the needs of the changing church environment.

 

Maritime Christian College

Jared Johnson, the sixth president of Maritime Christian College, was inaugurated in August. Leaders from 20 congregations laid hands on Johnson during the ceremony. In his inaugural address, Johnson said, “MCC is bigger than any one president; I”m number six in a line already. This school is bigger than any one teacher or trustee or director, it”s bigger than any one student””by God”s grace we will turn out students who will become superstars in leading churches.”

MCC has launched a new Master of Arts (Religion) in Pastoral Leadership. The college is partnering with sister institutions that can provide doctoral-credentialed faculty with Restoration Movement backgrounds. In October, MCC”s first master”s-level intensive course was a great success. The next class comes this April. The school is working to strengthen local churches to advance God”s kingdom.

 

Mid-Atlantic Christian University

Among the newsworthy items of the past year:

“¢ The Elementary Education program, led by Dr. Barbara Williams, has been approved by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction for teacher licensure.

“¢ The new School of Professional Studies allows adult learners to pursue the following degrees either online or on-campus: Associate of Arts, Bachelor of Science in Christian Ministries and Biblical Studies, Bachelor of Science in Family Studies with a minor in Biblical Studies, or a Bachelor of Science in Entrepreneurial Leadership with a minor in Biblical Studies.

“¢ Dr. Lee Fields, professor of Bible and chairman of the Department of Biblical Studies, was a facilitator of a Greek fluency workshop held at Fresno Pacific University. Fields teaches Koine Greek and Biblical Hebrew at MACU.

“¢ Joan U. Sawyer retired after 42 years as registrar. Yolanda Teske is the new registrar.

“¢ Vice President for Development Keith Wood has left to serve as associate director of the International Conference on Missions.

“¢ Neal Alligood joined the staff as athletic director and head coach of the men”s basketball team. He is leading the sports program to growth, beginning with the recent addition of women”s basketball, followed by golf this spring. The school has just joined the United States Collegiate Athletic Association.

“¢ Mid-Atlantic offers more than 17 degrees, educating ordinary people to become extraordinary Christian leaders. Her alumni serve in 44 states and 18 countries.

 

Mid-South Christian College

The increasing number of full-time students at Mid-South Christian College reflects a rising interest in MSCC”s emphasis on action learning, where students are placed on cohort teams that will envision, plan, and implement a new outreach ministry before they graduate.

Freshmen students in 2012 formed the third cohort ministry team at the college. First-year students learn to function as a team and grow in their understanding of each other”s unique gifts and contributions. Second-year students learn project management and planning skills to help make their ministry dream a reality. Third-year students begin to raise funds for their ministry project. The inaugural cohort class””juniors who came as freshmen fall 2010″”are focusing on starting Avenue Coffee, an outreach ministry to the Mosaic generation that has disengaged from the traditional church in staggering numbers.

MSCC is also a bilingual Bible college. In fall 2012, MSCC enrolled the largest number of Spanish-speaking, full-time students in its history. The current student body has representatives from six different nationalities. All of the full-time faculty members have more than 25 years of experience in cross-cultural ministry, and the majority of them are Spanish speakers.

 

Milligan College

Milligan College continues to grow in scholarship, community, and faith.

“¢ Scholarship: In December, Milligan received reaffirmation of its accreditation for the next 10 years from its accrediting body, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges. The college also moved up in U.S. News & World Report“s 2013 “America”s Best Colleges” rankings, and was ranked among the top 100 baccalaureate colleges in the nation by Washington Monthly magazine.

“¢ Community: In preparation for continued enrollment growth, work continues on the first phase of a new residential housing village, which also includes an intramural field and common spaces for fellowship and study. The first five units are nearing completion and are expected to be occupied in the fall.

“¢ Faith: The college continues to add programs that allow students to integrate faith and learning. Milligan announced that its Master of Science in Counseling degree will include a School Counseling concentration beginning in fall 2013. Milligan also added a Political Science major to its undergraduate programs and expanded its Master of Business Administration degree to include three specialized tracks in Leadership, Health-Care Management, and Operations Management. Taught from a Christian worldview, these programs fit well with the college”s mission to honor God by educating men and women to be servant-leaders.

 

Nebraska Christian College

Nebraska Christian College exists solely to create church leaders. To that end, Dave Miller joined the college administration as vice president of advancement. Miller, formerly of Church Solutions Group, has launched The Institute for Church Leadership at NCC.

The institute connects the best practitioners in ministry from across the nation with young men and women who have dedicated their lives to becoming church leaders. Guests during 2013 will include John Cassetto, pastor of worship at Saddleback Church (Lake Forest, California), and Gene Appel, senior pastor at Eastside Christian Church (Fullerton, California). Institute guests will lead seminars to equip and encourage local and regional pastors, as well as teach in classrooms, speak in chapel, and meet one-on-one with students.

Students who are accepted to the institute and meet its requirements for all four years of college will receive their senior year free. They will also be guaranteed placement in a viable ministry position within 90 days of graduation, or their entire tuition will be refunded.

Also joining NCC is ministry veteran Bill Thornton (MMin, Creighton University). Thornton recently assumed the role of full-time professor and head of the Pastoral Ministries Department. He brings 35 years of ministry experience to the classroom as he seeks to train the next generation of pastors.

 

Northwest Christian University

The 2012-13 academic year saw the largest student enrollment in the university”s 117-year history, 635 students. It also marked the addition of a new undergraduate major, a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology. The major has been designed to deliver a core series of courses with two tracks””cell biology with advanced molecular biology as well as ecology with advanced organismal biology””and more than a dozen elective courses. The Christian biologist has an important contribution to make, both in terms of how we understand the science of biology, and also how we care for God”s creation as faithful stewards of our planet. Whether students are interested in medicine and health occupations, dendrology, ecology, biomedical research, physical therapy, or even veterinary medicine, the biology program at NCU can help them reach their goals in a Christ-centered atmosphere.

 

Ozark Christian College

Ozark Christian College saw an 11 percent increase in enrollment this past fall (732 students), and the school is celebrating being completely debt-free.

In August, Professor Doug Aldridge was installed as OCC”s fifth academic dean. Shawn Lindsay was named as associate dean of online learning, as OCC prepares to offer its first complete program available online. Two missionaries also joined the faculty: Darrin King from Costa Rica and Mike Ackerman from Japan.

OCC hosted noted Evangelical scholar Dr. Scot McKnight for OCC”s Faith Forum lectures in September. After his visit, McKnight wrote on his blog: “What impressed me most about OCC was this: as part of the Restoration Movement . . .
it is firmly committed to the Bible. So much so that its undergraduates aren”t required to take Intro to Theology or Systematic Theology 101. OCC requires every student to take 15″”count “˜em, folks””15 courses in the Bible, and these courses are books in the Bible. Like Romans, Luke, Acts, 1 Corinthians, Isaiah, etc.”

He concluded, “What do you think of the model of teaching Bible books and letting theology flow from the books of the Bible themselves? [Sometimes] we study too much outside the Bible and not enough Bible. Students with a full background in biblical studies are more prepared for pastoral ministry.”

OCC continues to fulfill its mission as a classic Bible college, training men and women for Christian service.

 

Point University

The 2012-13 academic year at Point University began like no other in its history. In August, the traditional campus opened its doors to students in its new hometown of West Point, Georgia. The school”s new name, which became official July 2011, reflects its present location while honoring its roots in East Point, Georgia. The name also reflects the passion of the college”s students, who want to be points of influence for Christ in all spheres of culture.

Point University finds itself in the midst of the most vibrant time in its 75-year heritage. The four-year liberal arts Christian university is serving more cultural leaders motivated to live out their faith in the marketplace than ever before. The school has expanded its associate and bachelor”s degree offerings to 18 areas of study for full-time traditional students, while maintaining a strong emphasis on developing leaders for church ministry. The Access program, which offers accelerated degrees for busy adult learners, has also grown. Point now offers adult-degree programs in East Point, West Point, Peachtree City, and Savannah, Georgia, and has added an adult learning location in Birmingham, Alabama.

Last fall, Point University fielded its first football team, expanding its athletics program to 12 intercollegiate sports. The Skyhawks now compete at the NAIA level and have provided a rallying point for the entire Greater Valley area.

 

Saint Louis Christian College

Saint Louis Christian College pursues excellence in the Word and develops servant-leaders for urban, suburban, rural, and global ministry. SLCC provides a quality, affordable Christian education to any man or woman who desires, above all else, to study Scripture and enter ministry.

New employees at the college include Dr. Eddy Sanders (preaching professor), Larry Osborn, admissions director, and Justin Brunk (admissions counselor).

After seven years of providing “free tuition,” SLCC is returning to a tuition model in 2013-14. Christian Consulting met with small groups of college students, employees, trustees, and alumni. The consensus was “free” sometimes was not perceived as meaning “high worth.” King David said, “I will not offer the Lord that which costs me nothing.”

Affordability and respectability were the key issues. It became clear SLCC needed to offer simplicity and a clear ethical standard in what students pay for their college education. The new tuition plan allows students to invest in their education; it is affordable and keeps costs lower than many Christian colleges and secular universities near St. Louis. A quality Christian education is worth the cost. Unless students invest in their entire educational experience, there is always the question of whether they really appreciate it.

The mission of SLCC has not changed. The vision of how to best serve the church through our graduates continues to focus on kingdom ministry.

 

Summit Christian College

Summit Christian College is focused on finding ways to more productively engage with congregations in the Rocky Mountain/High Plains region to help promote kingdom growth. One of the college”s major initiatives in this effort has been the “Ascend the Summit Challenge,” which aims at working with the churches to inspire the next generation of Christians to aspire to the high call of Christian leadership. Each year representatives from participating congregations select the winners, who are awarded a one-year, full-ride scholarship to come to college, along with an opportunity to participate in a special four-day retreat in the Colorado Rockies in recognition of their achievement.

In the fall, Summit was honored to host for the second time a Rocky Mountain Round Robin Bible Bowl competition, which is a serious effort of churches throughout Colorado and western Kansas to promote Scripture engagement among young Christians. Summit also teamed with Nebraska Christian College to bring faculty, staff, and students together to conduct Christian leadership seminars for the churches in mid-Nebraska in an event called “Focus 2013.”

This year, a strong increase in college support and an upward movement in student enrollment in the college”s traditional education program has encouraged Summit Christian College to continue to aspire to the high call of Christian leadership.

 

Summit Theological Seminary

Summit is now in its 29th year and still being blessed by the Lord. Here”s how:

“¢ Summit”s Resident School of Preaching program began last fall with 20 men from four different states and six instructors. Next semester there will be seven teachers and five states represented. Ironically, since starting the Resident School of Preaching, Summit has seen more students enroll in its independent study program.

“¢ Summit keeps updating its courses and course materials into newer media formats.

 

TCM International Institute

In 2012 TCM International Institute launched the Great Commission Initiative””the biggest step forward in TCM”s 56-year history.

In Matthew 28:19, Jesus commands us to “make disciples of all nations.” The purpose of the GCI is to develop international disciple makers to reach their churches, countries, and cultures for Christ more capably. We envision results like these:

“¢ More than 100 central Asians better discipling those around them in cell/home groups.

“¢ Hundreds of Europeans developing disciples of Jesus to combat a resistant and secular culture.

“¢ More Middle Easterners effectively serving in a rapidly changing and volatile landscape.

“¢ More than 1,600 students and 440 graduates, along with their disciples, with heads, hearts, hands, and feet moving in kingdom directions.

“¢ 100,000-plus Christian men and women learning how to love and serve the Lord Jesus Christ more effectively.

This goal is BIG. To actively equip 1,600 national missionaries to serve a lifetime in a geographical area four times the size of the United States requires TCM to increase the capacity to serve fourfold by 2016. And only the Lord can make these “God-sized” goals reality. But we serve a God whose divine economy makes impossible movements possible!

 

William Jessup University

The purpose of William Jessup University is to prepare Christians for leadership and service in church and society, through Christian higher education, spiritual formation, and directed experiences. All this is done in partnership with the church.

WJU is the only WASC-accredited, private, four-year, Christian liberal arts residential university to have its main campus located in the Greater Sacramento, California, region.

Founded in 1939, the 73-year-old institution is situated on 128 acres in Rocklin, California, and has experienced significant growth over the past five years, as well as substantially increasing the number of degrees it offers.

The main campus offers traditional undergraduate programs as well as a School of Professional Studies (SPS) geared toward working professionals. A smaller campus in San Jose, California, offers SPS programs as well. WJU enrolls students from across the country and around the world.

In August 2012, the growing university unveiled a $17 million, 54,000-square-foot expansion project that will include full-feature dining facilities with indoor and outdoor seating, an intercollegiate gymnasium, classrooms, and music practice rooms.

WJU curriculum is based on the integration of faith and learning, which encourages students to examine and develop their values and beliefs. Classes are taught by faculty who encourage and support students in establishing and attaining their academic and career goals.

A member of the NAIA, WJU offers a dynamic sports program that includes men”s and women”s basketball, cross country, soccer, and track, men”s golf, and women”s softball and volleyball.