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The Christian Education Department is proud to announce the 2025 Evening of Worship, featuring award-winning recording artists The Martins. The Christian Education Department holds this event annually to say “thank you” to disciple-makers for the countless hours of ministry promoting Christian Education throughout our denomination.
Read more: Christian Education Department Announces 2025 Evening of Worship
The Ohio Christian University Board of Trustees and the General Board of Trustees of The Churches of Christ in Christian Union are pleased to announce the selection of R.D. Saunders as the next President of Ohio Christian University (OCU).
R.D. and his wife, Shelli, are both OCU alums, and we are excited that he will be joining our team as the next University President. God has been evident throughout the selection process. We thank you for your continued prayers as we make this transition.
Please welcome President Saunders and his wife, Shelli, to our OCU and CCCU family.
The Board of Trustees of Ohio Christian University announces its search for the next president of the university. The Board of Trustees seeks a visionary leader with experience in academic and administrative roles. The next president must embrace and advocate the doctrinal position and educational mission of the university. Expressions of interest, nominations, or applications for the next president may be sent to the Search Committee as directed in this communique.
Read more: Ohio Christian University Announces Presidential Search
On September 26, 2024, Hurricane Helene made landfall in Florida, leaving a trail of devastation across the Southeastern United States. Flooding in North Carolina and South Carolina has severely impacted CCCU families and congregations. The destruction is devastating, and the need for support is urgent. As we lift up the victims and their communities in prayer, we recognize that immediate financial assistance is crucial.
The Contagious Faith Conference was designed to EQUIP, ENCOURAGE, and EMPOWER Christ-followers and churches to make a difference in a broken world by becoming contagious in sharing our faith with people who matter so much to God.
Our keynote speaker was Mark Mittelberg. Mark Mittelberg is a bestselling author, international speaker, and author of the all-new book and training course, Contagious Faith: Discover Your Natural Style for Sharing Jesus with Others. He was the primary author of the Becoming a Contagious Christian training course (with Lee Strobel, award-winning journalist and author of The Case for Christ).
You can shop Mark’s books here:
To learn more about Contagious Faith, you can watch the sessions from the conference here: Session 1 and Session 2
The CCCU Christian Education Department cordially invites you to the 2024 Appreciation Banquet & Evening of Worship.
Read more: Christian Education Department Announces Appreciation Banquet
The General Missionary Department is thrilled to announce the appointment of four new missionaries serving with The Churches of Christ in Christian Union. Stephen and Bethany Taylor, Barb Thomas, and Christina McBride join Teresa Bowman and Jake Routzahn as new CCCU missionaries, for a total of six new CCCU missionaries this year!
These new missionaries are godly people with tremendous skill sets and great burdens for lost people. You can read more about these new missionaries below.
Read more: General Missionary Department Appoints Four New Missionaries
The Evangelism Department of the Churches of Christ in Christian Union and Ohio Christian University are proud to have presented the Community Transformation Conference. The Community Transformation Conference was designed to EQUIP, ENCOURAGE, and EMPOWER Christ followers and churches to make a difference in a broken world by reaching out to the community in which they live.
You can learn more, and watch some of the sessions from the conference below:
Community Transformation Form: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-_rVOTtzqiE
Dr. Ron Smith Keynote: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fiEaT_iX1pE
Dr. Josh Mulvihill Keynote: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gFFq46cz3XM
Guest speakers included:
- Dr. Michael Holbrook - General Superintendent of The Churches of Christ in Christian Union
- Dr. Ron Smith - President of Ohio Christian University
- Rev. David Dean - Director of Evangelism for The Churches of Christ in Christian Union
- Dr. Monty Lobb - Executive Director of the Ohio Christian Business Innovation Center
- Rev. Joseph Jones - NYC Faith Community Liaison to Mayor Eric Adams
- Dr. Josh Mulvihill - RenewaNation
- Rev. Jerry Revish - Former TV Anchor in Columbus, OH
- Dr. Jeff Russell - Associate Professor of Athletic Training and Director of Science and Health in Artistic Performance, Ohio University, and President, The Kardía Foundation.
- Mrs. Janice Emerson - FNP-BC
- Rev. Tim Throckmorton - Midwest Director of Ministry for the Family Research Council
- Mr. Michael MacCarter - Principal and Founder of Ross County Christian Academy and former principal of Smith Middle School in Chillicothe, Ohio
- Dr. Valerie Jones - Head of School Ross County Christian Academy
- Mrs. Tammy Eallonardo - Director of Economic Development for Ross County
- Mrs. Issa Bialy - The Everts Project in Circleville, Ohio
The General Church Extension Department is excited to announce the 2023 Church Extension Offering. Churches across the denomination will begin receiving this offering to launch new churches, support the training of church planters, assist church plants with start up costs, and enable new churches to launch effectively.
General Superintendent Dr. Mike Holbrook is pleased to annonce the 2023 Ministerial Conference will be held on Tuesday, April 25th, at Brookside Church in Chillicothe, Ohio. Ministerial Conference is an opportunity for those serving on the front lines of ministry to be equipped and encouraged in their calling.
Dr. Holbrook and Ohio Christian University President Dr. Ron Smith will be the featured speakers. The theme for the conference is "The Blessing." All ministers, ministers’ spouses, and church staff members are invited to attend. As we minister in these days may we never forget the blessings God continues to give us.
The 2025 CCCU Missions Banquet, sponsored by our Mission Minded Men, will be held on Saturday, April 26th, at 5:00 P.M. at Crossroads CCCU in Circleville, Ohio.
Read more: MMM Announces 2025 CCCU Missions Banquet, Annual Project
In coordination with Mrs. Betty Seymour and the Seymour family, the General Missionary Department is pleased to announce the Rev. Don Seymour Memorial Fund. The purpose of this fund is to honor Don’s life and legacy. Contributions to the fund will be used to recruit new missionaries – a cause that we believe Don would be thrilled about!
Anyone donating $100 or more will receive a signed copy of Don and Betty’s book entitled God is Enough. This wonderful book shares the exciting story of Don and Betty’s pioneer missionary ministry in Papua New Guinea. Donations can be made through the giving link below or by sending your contribution to the General Missionary Department at 1553 Lancaster Pike, Circleville, OH 43113.
The 2025 Mount of Praise Camp Meeting calendar is below:
Evangelical Christian Ladies Concert
Friday, June 20th - 5:00 - 7:00 P.M.
OCU Ministry & Performing Arts Center
Speaker/Singers: Burnette Brown, Speaker and Amber Sparks Kasper, Special Music
Tickets: $15.00 (Space is limited; Reservations recommended)
Church Extension Rally
Saturday - June 21 - 6:00 P.M.
Speaker: Rev. Matt Friedeman
Ordination Service and 50 Year Awards Presentation
Sunday, June 22 - 2:00 P.M.
Speaker: Dr. Mike Holbrook, General Superintendent
Global Impact Rally
Sunday - June 22 - 6:00 P.M.
Speaker: TBD
Ohio Christian University Night
Date: Saturday June 28
Speaker: TBD
Teens of Praise
Dates: June 22-27
Nursery Services (Infants & Toddlers)
Sunday, June 22 - Sunday, June 29
Nursery Coordinator: Robin Crabtree
7:00 each evening & Sundays,10:30 A.M. and 6:00 P.M.
Children's Services (Ages K-6 grade)
Sunday, June 22 - Sunday, June 29
Children's Coordinator: Greg & Becky Gardner
10:30 A.M. and 7:00 P.M. each evening & Sundays,10:30 A.M. and 6:00 P.M.
Ring Meeting
Sunday, June 22 - Sunday, June 29
6:00 P.M. nightly, 4:30 P.M. Sunday
Healing Services
Nightly in conjunction with the Ring Meeting Service
6:00 P.M. nightly, 4:30 P.M. on Sunday
The General Church Extension Department is excited to announce the 2021 Church Extension Offering. Churches across the denomination will begin receiving this offering to launch new churches, support the training of church planters, assist church plants with start up costs, and enable new churches to launch effectively.
Read more: Church Extension Announces 2021 Spring Church Planting Offering
Greetings to All,
I know I don’t need to remind you that God Is Good, but He is Good! The little chorus we used to sing a lot proclaimed that God is good. Velna Ledin wrote this chorus in 1933 while on a road trip with several companions just to pass the time while they were traveling. The verses of that chorus still encourage me today.
Read more: General Superintendent's Statement on Reconciliation & Revival
The 2021 CCCU Ministerial Conference will be held on Tuesday, April 27th. The theme of the conference is “THE CHURCH TRIUMPHANT” and will be held on the campus of our Brookside Church, 2215 Egypt Pike, Chillicothe, Ohio. Speakers include General Superintendent Dr. Mike Holbrook, former Wesleyan General Superintendent Dr. David Holdren, OCU President Dr. Jon Kulaga, and CCCU Director of Evangelism Rev. David Dean. The day will be filled with dynamic speakers who will encourage and equip you for ministry.
Read more: Ministerial Conference 2021: The Triumphant Church
CCCU has a rich history of national and international mission outreach! CCCU has sent hundreds of people around the world since CCCU’s first international missionary, Mary Johnson, boarded a ship bound for India in 1929.
The General Missionary Department recently began a project to track down our former CCCU career and volunteer missionaries. Through many personal conversations, countless follow-up phone calls, e-mail after e-mail, online research, and even checking white pages, we connected with many wonderful people who have contributed deeply to our Great Commission Movement! We enjoyed hearing the stories of a couple of our oldest alumni and thought you might also.
Gabriel and Gloria Martinez made their way to a vacant piece of property near Santa Rosa, Bolivia. While it may have appeared as empty real estate to you and me, Gabriel and Gloria saw it as the key to building strong Godly marriages and strong Godly families in every city, town, and village in their region of Bolivia.
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In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, The Churches of Christ in Christian Union presented an online Good Friday Service on April 10, 2020. General Superintendent Dr. Mike Holbrook and former General Superintendents Dr. Tom Hermiz and Dr. Dan Tipton spoke, with music provided by Dr. Ralph Hux and Mrs. Susan Jones. Read on to see the full service video.
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