CIU Launches New Chi Sigma Iota Chapter to Elevate Counseling Students’ Professional Growth
CIU launches a Chi Sigma Iota chapter to provide counseling students with new opportunities for leadership, networking and professional development.
Hospitality as Mission: How Making Room for Others Advances the Gospel
Hospitality is more than kindness, it’s central to God’s mission. In a conversation with CIU’s Dr. Edward Smither, discover how biblical hospitality shapes global missions, intercultural engagement and the calling of students preparing to serve across cultures.
God’s Mission, Our Calling: Dr. Victor Cuartas on the Great Commission and Intercultural Ministry
What is the mission of God, and who is called to take part? In this faculty conversation, Dr. Victor Cuartas explores the Great Commission, evangelical unity, and how CIU’s School of Missions & Intercultural Ministry prepares students for global impact.
Called to Serve Where Life Happens: Inside Military Chaplaincy at CIU
What does it mean to serve as a military chaplain? CIU faculty explore the calling, training and global impact of chaplaincy, and how future chaplains are prepared to bring Christ-centered care into military and institutional settings around the world.
Why Choose a Christian University? 7 Reasons Faith-Based Education Transforms Your Life
Choosing the right college shapes your future. At Columbia International University, students experience the unique benefits of a Christ-centered education from academic excellence to spiritual formation and real-world purpose. Learn seven compelling reasons why a faith-based college experience may be the transformational path you’re looking for.
Why Real Relationships Matter in Mental Health: Insights from CIU’s Dr. Seth Scott
Discover why authentic relationships, not social media, are essential to mental health, as CIU’s Dr. Seth Scott explains the role of real community in counseling and emotional well-being.
Life Purpose with Dr. Rick Christman
Dr. Rick Christman reminds us that purpose is a lifelong journey—shaped by faith, unique design, and the courage to live out God’s calling.
