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“A Gift that Means Something”
Carolyn continues to regularly invest in CIU, which has produced Bible Teaching graduates on the college and graduate level for over 60 years.
Fully-Accredited Online Ph.D. Seminary Program Offers Several Advantages
“It is particularly attractive to men and women who have solid Bible and theology backgrounds and want to get started on their research early in their program rather than waiting to work through two years of courses.” -Dr. John Harvey, Ph.D. Program Director
CIU Nursing Students Continue to Excel
“For CIU graduates, passing the NCLEX demonstrates their mastery of essential nursing knowledge, clinical judgment, and readiness to provide safe, competent care.” -Dean of Nursing, Angela Conder
Rams Softball takes the Gospel to Guatemala
After each game the teams met at the pitcher’s circle to hear one of the CIU players share a testimony as the Rams led in prayer.
Solidifying Hearts for Medical Missions
CIU nursing students minister in the Dominican Republic
CIU Alumnus to Lead New Office of Community Safety in His Hometown
John Jones graduated from CIU in 2020
Andrew Brunson challenges CIU/Ben Lippen students to stand for truth
Dr. Andrew Brunson (Photos by Nathaniel Rabon) Enlarge Image By Bob Holmes and Naomi Balk Pastor Andrew Brunson, a 1985 graduate of Ben Lippen School, is concerned that the younger generation of American Christians is not ready for a coming persecution — something very familiar to him. That was the
CIU Chancellor Bill Jones honored at Jones Center dedication
Chancellor Dr. Bill Jones (right) celebrates with CIU President Dr. Mark Smith. (Photos by Kierston Smith) Jones also surprised with South Carolina’s highest civilian award By Naomi Balk and Bob Holmes Over 200 guests and VIPs came together to celebrate the dedication of the William H. Jones Global Business &
An Amazing Race on the CIU campus
Caleb Joung (right) reacts to Amazing Race instructions as his teammates (left to right) Josh Will, Darian Hair and Erin Gobbi ponder their next move. It took a lot of diverse talents to participate in the CIU version of The Amazing Race. The event led four teams around the CIU
Celebrating Evangelical Unity through testimony and worship
Rebekah Reinhard: “Fall into the arms of God.” (Photos by Nathaniel Rabon, CIU Student Photographer) By Ireland Kost CIU Student Writer No two stories were alike, though all were written by the same Author. A testimony and worship night, hosted by student-led club Fellowship of Christian Professionals, told of God’s
CIU Chaplaincy student commissioned into Navy during Chapel
Caleb McKillop takes the oath with the assistance of CIU Professor Dr. Mike Langston, a former Navy chaplain. (Photos by CIU Student Photographer Johnathan Rabon) By Ireland Kost CIU Student Writer Raising his right hand, Caleb McKillop, a Columbia International University chaplaincy student, was publicly commissioned into the U.S. Navy
Creativity and zany fun bring campus unity
The House of Veritas performs at the House Throwdown (Photos by Nathaniel Rabon) By Naomi Balk CIU Student Writer It’s one of the most unique events on the CIU campus. The House Throwdown begins a new school year of friendly competitions. On a Friday afternoon in the CIU Quad there
Dr. Smith’s Medical Announcement
CIU President Mark A Smith Medical Announcement Dear Team, When Debbie and I moved to CIU, God gave me the boldest vision I have ever proclaimed: dreams of a business as missions project for which we have raised 18 million, dreams of a medical missions program for which we have
CIU professor contributes to major denominational project
Dr. John Crutchfield (Photos by Kierston Smith) By Bob Holmes Columbia International University Professor Dr. John Crutchfield calls it “an act of worship to God and an act of love for His people.” Crutchfield, the CIU Middle Eastern Studies program director and a professor of Bible, is one of a
Dynamic speaker shares God’s love at Ladies Night Out
Susie Shellenberger speaks at CIU’s annual Christian Life Conference (Photos by Nathaniel Rabon) By Naomi Balk CIU Student Writer The women of CIU were reminded of the power of God’s love during a “Ladies Night Out” with author and speaker Susie Shellenberger. Shellenberger, who was also the speaker for CIU’s
CIU professor gives key address to missiologists
Dr. Michelle Raven Dr. Michelle Raven, director of the International Community Development and Disaster Relief/Emergency Management programs at Columbia International University, gave the opening plenary address to the 2019 Evangelical Missiological Society (EMS) annual meeting in Dallas on Sept. 13. Raven was also co-chair of the 2019 EMS with the
CIU Chancellor Bill Jones honored at Jones Center dedication
An Amazing Race on the CIU campus
Celebrating Evangelical Unity through testimony and worship
CIU Chaplaincy student commissioned into Navy during Chapel
Creativity and zany fun bring campus unity
Dr. Smith’s Medical Announcement
CIU professor contributes to major denominational project
Dynamic speaker shares God’s love at Ladies Night Out
