OKWU alumni continue to excel in education field
Several teachers in Oklahoma, who are OKWU alumni, have been nominated for annual awards
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Southern Wesleyan University offering online Doctor of Education degree
Southern Wesleyan University announces its first-ever doctoral program.
Arbor Christian Academy reopens its doors in the Dominican Republic
Arbor Christian Academy strives to provide both a quality education and strong spiritual foundation for its students in the Dominican Republic.
Wesley Seminary: Marvelous Things of God
Wesley Seminary has served The Wesleyan Church for the past nine years and God is doing some marvelous things through the denomination’s only seminary.
College Transition is Not an Isolated Event
Here are some practical ways to make the transition to college easier on everyone.
”Together we can do it”
Fourteen members of the first Wesley Seminary cohort in Bogota, Colombia, have been awarded master of divinity degrees.
A Different Kind of Networking—FLAME student Bonni Eastlack and her counter-cultural call to discipleship
“I have a strong passion for the 21st century church and its place in the community. Every community has its institutions, schools, municipalities. I believe in the church becoming a strong establishment in our community.” Tweet This Bonni Eastlack spent...
OKWU alum wins teaching award
An Oklahoma Wesleyan University graduate has been honored for his dedication in the classroom.
’Devil Boy:’ Down’s syndrome in Sierra Leone
Because Thomas has Down’s syndrome, many in his town believe he is demon-possessed. But work done by World Hope International is changing societal beliefs, one child at a time.
More Than Head Knowledge: 3 Things Every Wesleyan Should Know about Higher Education
It’s that time of year to take accounts, assess progress and cast vision for the future. At ECD we asked, “What is the state of Wesleyan Higher Education?” ECD Executive Director Russ Gunsalus shared with us three things every Wesleyan should know...
Missions with a Twist— Kingswood University’s Ecclesia Program
At Kingswood University, discipleship is not confined to the college “bubble.” Every summer, Kingswood student leaders give back what they have received during the school year, discipling high schoolers to serve and share the good news of Jesus Christ at...
A Fight Against Modern Day Slavery: OKWU Orange Movement
The goal of Oklahoma Wesleyan University’s Orange Movement is to end modern day slavery manifested in the form of human trafficking. Directed by OKWU’s First Lady Marci Piper and Assistant Director Heather Utzman, the movement raises awareness about human...
Women in Ministry Spotlight: Amber Livermore
Embracing God’s Call from New Zealand to the United States “During my time in New Zealand, I came to embrace my own pastoral call on a deeper level in a cultural context that generally places a higher emphasis and value on ordained ministry.” -Rev....
Women in Ministry Spotlight: Julie Collins Penta
Much like hiking, church planting requires extensive preparation, the right tools, and an abiding sense of purpose. Fortunately, Julie Collins Penta is both church planter and mountain hiker. Much like hiking, church planting requires extensive preparation, the right...
Being Salt: 3 Things You Should Know about Oklahoma Wesleyan University
Oklahoma Wesleyan University maintains a growing cultural influence, developing a generation of Christians ready to engage their world. To hear OKWU’s vision for 2016, we talked to Dr. Everett Piper, President of Oklahoma Wesleyan University, who offered three...
Chaplaincy Spotlight: Jim Miller’s Ministry of Presence
Having recently returned from deployment, Military Chaplain Jim Miller describes his ministry in three themes: nurturing the living, caring for the wounded, and honoring the dead. Chaplain Miller describes his ministry in three themes: nurturing the living, caring for...
Wesleyan Higher Education Spotlight: Houghton College
“The goal of Wesleyan higher education is to cultivate in students the desire and capability to bring the light and hope of the gospel to the 21st century world.” -President Shirley Mullen, Houghton College As the oldest Wesleyan institution of higher...
Women in Ministry Spotlight: Kelli Ward
Kelli Ward is a busy mom who loves to laugh; she is also the Connections Pastor at Forest Hills Wesleyan Church, Evansville, IN. She and her husband, Wayne, also an ordained pastor at Forest Hills, have four children, Karis – 8, Josiah – 7, Maria – 5, and Anna – 3....
Wesleyan Higher Education Spotlight: Southern Wesleyan University
“Our mission is to impact the world for Christ by raising up the next generation of leaders, pastors, and congregants, to grow the church and turn society toward Christ.” – Todd Voss, President of Southern Wesleyan University Many high school graduates no...
Indiana Wesleyan University rated tops in Indiana for nursing
Best Nursing Colleges has rated Indiana Wesleyan University the number one nursing college in Indiana out of 47 schools. IWU was ranked in the top 10 nationally.
Houghton is first Christian liberal arts college in nation to offer data science degree
Houghton College has been approved to offer a data science program, one of the fasting growing and in-demand tech jobs in the the job market today.
Leaders Meet to Implement Ordination Outcomes
Over 130 District Superintendents, District Board of Ministerial Development members (DBMD), Religion Faculty, and non-traditional program instructors (FLAME) gathered at five regional meetings aimed at implementing best practices for developing healthy, fit, and...
Residency Spotlight: Luke and Kyla
Because we’re pretty young, seeing behind-the-scenes ministry has been tremendously important. Knowing everyday church ministry has been huge, and we’ll be able to apply what we’re learning here at All Shores to our ministry overseas. –Luke &...
Houghton alumna awarded Woodrow Wilson Indiana Teaching Fellow
A 2014 Houghton College graduate has been named to the newest class of Woodrow Wilson Indiana Teaching Fellows.
