Organizations & Events

Milligan Soccer Squad’s NAIA Run Ends with 2-1 Loss in Championship

The men’s soccer team from Milligan University pulled four upsets to reach the NAIA National Championship match before falling to MidAmerica Nazarene University 2-1 on Monday afternoon at…

Ozark’s Preaching-Teaching Convention Set for Feb. 19-21

Ozark Christian College, Joplin, Mo., will host its Preaching-Teaching Convention Feb. 19-21. The gathering, which is designed “to help leaders lead better longer,” will feature main sessions, worship, and…

Jessup University Adds Campus in Oregon

Jessup University has announced its expansion into Oregon through a partnership with Multnomah University of Portland. Under the agreement—which the institutions jointly described as a “merger of mission”—Multnomah’s…

Point U. Announces Record Enrollment for Fall Semester (Plus News Briefs)

Point University welcomed its largest incoming class in university history this fall. Across all its programs, the West Point, Ga., university’s enrollment now totals 2,817 students. . . .…

Big Turnout Among Students for ‘Solid’ ICOM Gathering in OKC

While traveling home from the 2023 International Conference on Missions—which finished up Saturday in Oklahoma City—ICOM Executive Director David Empson said he kept track of his messages. He said…

Milligan Cross Country Title Highlights Strong Postseason Efforts by Christian Colleges

The cross country teams from Milligan University in Tennessee turned in outstanding performances at the NAIA National Championships, with the men capturing the national title and the women…

Overdorf to Succeed Smith as President of Johnson University

Dr. Daniel Overdorf is set to succeed Tommy Smith as president of Johnson University in Knoxville, Tenn., on July 1, 2024. Overdorf, a 1995 graduate of JU, has taught at…

GLCC Banquet Benefits Children of Ministers, Missionaries

Great Lakes Christian College’s recent Legacy Scholarship Banquet exceeded is fund-raising goal, ensuring that the school can continue providing tuition-free scholarships to the children of ministers and missionaries.…

‘Hope’ Is High as ICOM Returns to Oklahoma City This Week

When the 2023 International Conference on Missions opens this week in Oklahoma City, it will do so with high hopes—and in a place ICOM hasn’t been in 50…

Staying True? (A Christian Standard Report on Our Colleges)

College Presidents Answer Key Questions on Scripture, Sexuality, and Women in Ministry

Why Some College Presidents Were Hesitant to Respond to Our Survey

Survey: Full Responses from Christian College Presidents

This lengthy post carries the full responses from Christian college presidents to our survey asking them about their institution’s views on the topics of biblical inerrancy, human sexuality,…

LCU Alumni Grapple with News of University’s Imminent Closure

Phil and Marian Yakey had a hard time digesting the news about the closure of Lincoln Christian University. The couple have been connected to the college for nearly five…

LCU Preps Students, Employees for School’s Closure

Two weeks after announcing its upcoming closure, Lincoln Christian University is working out the details for its existing students and employees. LCU President Silas McCormick said he held an…

Lincoln Christian University to Close; Ozark to Acquire Lincoln’s Seminary

Lincoln Christian University will close at the end of this school year. However, Lincoln Christian Seminary will be acquired by Ozark Christian College and moved to OCC’s campus…