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Lincoln Christian University Officially Closed – But the Work Goes On
Lincoln Christian University has closed its doors for the final time. Lincoln Christian Institute will continue to serve churches under the leadership of Silas McCormick.
Concluding a Work, Leaving a Legacy: How One Christian University Chose to Finish Well
Because we are kingdom stewards of what we have, if the ministry we lead is no longer viable (or at least viable in its present form), there should…
Lincoln Christian University Officially Closed – But the Work Goes On
Lincoln Christian University has shut its doors for the final time. The 80-year-old Bible college in Illinois ended operations on May 31.
Concluding a Work, Leaving a Legacy
Silas McCormick, president of Lincoln Christian University, shares about the many considerations that went into the decision to close LCU at the end of this academic year. “Everyone…
LCU Reaches Agreement to Sell Remainder of Campus
Lincoln Christian University announced Sunday that it has reached an agreement to sell the remaining portions of its campus to Open Arms Christian Fellowship for $800,000. . .…
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…
Lincoln Christian University Reduces Debt, But Enrollment Remains a Challenge
Lincoln Christian University is entering the second year of a massive overhaul of its educational model. And it’s doing so with a mixed bag of early results. . .…
Plane Crashes Next to LCU’s Former Chapel
Two people in a small plane were injured when it crashed at about 7:30 Wednesday night on land that until recently was part of Lincoln Christian University in Lincoln,…
As It Transitions, LCU to Sell Student Apartments, Lease Portion of Campus
Four months after announcing an overhaul of its educational model, Lincoln Christian University now has a contract to sell its student apartments to a private developer and has…
News Briefs for April 27
Lincoln Christian University is exploring the sale of a portion of its campus to Open Arms Christian Fellowship. At Dallas Christian College, students show love to Mark and…
Estep Named Dean of Lincoln Christian Institute
Dr. James Riley Estep Jr. was announced as founding dean of Lincoln Christian Institute last week by Lincoln (Ill.) Christian University president Silas McCormick.
Lincoln Christian University Revamping Its Model, May Sell Campus
Lincoln Christian University has announced sweeping changes to its program offerings as it grapples with a difficult economic environment in higher education. The university says it plans to…
Ozark Launching MA in Biblical Ministry in Fall 2022 (Plus News Briefs)
Ozark Christian College is starting a master's program, SpireConference announces its Huddle lineup for Sept. 15, Silas McCormick to be inaugurated at Lincoln Christian University, and more .…
