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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
The CIU Halls Come Alive with the Sound of Music
The Varna International Music Academy was held on the CIU campus for second straight year.
Getting the Gospel to Children Through Basketball
Hoops for Hope summer basketball camp is an evangelistic outreach to children from lower-income Columbia neighborhoods, hosted by the CIU Rams men’s and women’s basketball teams.
CIU Alumnus to Lead Mentoring Ministry
Christian Markle’s resume includes nearly a decade of leadership experience in serving marginalized communities and advancing mission-driven development.
What a Healthcare Chaplain Does
Types of Chaplaincy Programs by Dr. Michael Langston, Professor of Practical Theology and Director of CIU’s Chaplaincy Program There are ten functional areas of chaplaincy. They include healthcare chaplaincy, corporate chaplaincy, sports chaplaincy, and so forth. Each of these functional areas of chaplaincy employ chaplains who are hired by the
What is a Military Chaplain?
What is a Military Chaplain? by Dr. Michael Langston, Professor of Practical Theology and Director of CIU’s Chaplaincy Program Chaplains are ordained clergy who work in institutional and organizational workplaces ministering to people that come to them in the workplace. The chaplain goes to the office, factory, or agency where
Mission During a Pandemic
Mission During a Pandemic: Response to Covid-19 — Ways That COVID is Impacting Missionaries and Their Work Overseas by Dr. Ed Smither, Dean of the School of Missions & Intercultural Ministry Ministry is very relational. It’s around tables. It’s very personal. As missionaries are still sorting out how to best
A Focused Alien
by Dr. Seth Scott, Associate Professor of Clinical Counseling A focused alien will avoid getting caught up in the world around them and will focus on their true home in heaven. What it Means to be a Focused Alien How do we as Christians interact with the issue of immigration?
Hospitality in Mission
by Dr. Ed Smither, Dean of the School of Missions & Intercultural Ministry God’s hospitable nature is a strong supporting theme of God’s missionary nature. Hospitality and Its Key Theme in Missions Hospitality is making room for others. In the New Testament, it is the term philoxenia, “loving the stranger”
Christian Integration in Counseling
What is Christian Integration in Counseling? by Seth Scott, Associate Professor of Clinical Counseling The idea of integration, or contextualization, is the concept of taking parts and making them whole. Christian integration specific to the field of counseling is taking the lens of our Christian worldview, our theology, and the
Moore Madness excitement showcases CIU Rams
CIU Ram Jeff McIlwain, a senior is introduced at Moore Madness. (Photo by Kierston Smith) By Ireland Kost CIU Student Writer Colorful lights flashed, energizing music blared, and school spirit soared as the CIU Rams captivated those gathered at “Moore Madness.” The Moore Fitness Center dazzled as the 2019-2020 basketball
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
What a Healthcare Chaplain Does
What is a Military Chaplain?
Mission During a Pandemic
A Focused Alien
Hospitality in Mission
Christian Integration in Counseling
Moore Madness excitement showcases CIU Rams
CIU Chancellor Bill Jones honored at Jones Center dedication
