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The Mission of OZARK CHRISTIAN COLLEGE
The ultimate mission of OZARK CHRISTIAN COLLEGE is to glorify God by seeking
the evangelization of the lost and the edification of Christians worldwide.
The immediate mission of OZARK CHRISTIAN COLLEGE is to train men and women
for Christian service through an undergraduate Bible college education. Emphasis
is given to vocational preparation for preaching ministers, missionaries,
Christian educators, ministers of music, youth ministers, day-care directors
and ministers to the deaf. Biblical and practical training is also provided
for those who will serve in the church in non-vocational roles such as elders,
deacons, Bible school teachers, and youth sponsors.
OZARK CHRISTIAN COLLEGE seeks to glorify God by doing His will. God's truth
we must "entrust to faithful men, who will be able to teach others also" (2
Timothy 2:2). We are involved in declaring the wisdom of God (Ephesians 3:7-12).
We share in the work of equipping "the saints for the work of service, to
the building up of the body of Christ; until we all attain to the unity of
the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to a mature man, to the
measure of the stature which belongs to the fullness of Christ ... speaking
the truth in love, we are to grow up in all aspects into Him, who is the head,
even Christ" (Ephesians 4:12,13,15).
We accomplish this purpose of God stated by Paul- "God willed to make known
what are the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles, which
is Christ in you, the hope of glory. And we proclaim Him, admonishing every
man and teaching every man with all wisdom, that we may present every man
complete in Christ. And for this purpose also I labor, striving according
to His power, which mightily works within me" (Colossians 1:27-29). "The goal
of our instruction is love from a pure heart and a good conscience and a sincere
faith" (I Timothy 1:5).
Core Values of OZARK CHRISTIAN COLLEGE
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Resident artist, Paula Giltner, painted the Core Values mural in the
Casteel Administration Building. |
The Word of Christ Taught in the Spirit of Christ (Colossians 1:28)
We believe the Bible is the true and authoritative Word of God and our final
rule of faith and practice. We want to teach God's Word faithfully, in harmony
with God's Spirit.
- Not to Be Served But to Serve (Mark 10:45)
We are a servant of the church, training vocational and volunteer servant
leaders for the worldwide work of ministry. It is the commitment of teachers,
staff and students that we will love and serve others.
- Speaking the Truth in Love (Ephesians 4:15)
We want to honor God by fulfilling our personal responsibility to be honest
and caring with one another.
- Trusting in the Power of God and Seeking the Glory of God (1
Corinthians 4:20 and Isaiah 42:8)
We are absolutely and utterly dependent upon God. The work is too great
for human resources. We pursue excellence, knowing all glory is God's and
any accomplishment is of Him.
- Atmosphere of Grace, Trust, and Freedom (Romans 15:7 and 1 Peter
4:10)
We accept one another as imperfect people saved by the grace of God. Mutual
trust, based on our commitment to the Lord, guides our relationships. We
desire each person to have freedom to develop God-given gifts.
- Restoring Biblical Christianity (John 17:21)
We are committed to teaching and practicing Biblical Christianity, believing
it is central to unity among believers and evangelization of the world.
- Worship in Spirit and Truth (John 4:23-24)
We foster spiritual health through genuine worship, both personal and public.
Worship is for the glory of God, exhortation from His Word, and edification
of the community of faith.
Note: The footer on every page of the OCC website randomly displays one of
the seven core values.
Objectives of OZARK CHRISTIAN COLLEGE
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OZARK CHRISTIAN COLLEGE seeks to develop students who:
- Know sound doctrine from the Word of God. (Biblical Doctrine)
- Understand evidences for the basis of faith in Christ and the Bible.
(Apologetics)
- Interpret the Bible to understand the author's intended meaning. (Hermeneutics)
- Demonstrate an intellectual development for critical thinking and lifelong
learning. (Intellect)
- Communicate effectively in written and oral forms. (Communication)
- Display a personal growth in Christian character and fellowship with
Christ. (Devotion)
- Apply a variety of skills for leading others to Christ, helping them mature
in Christ, and equipping them to serve Christ. (Evangelism & Discipleship)
Doctrinal Statement
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Every director [trustee], officer, and teacher of OZARK CHRISTIAN COLLEGE
shall be an undenominational Christian, and must believe in the full and final
inspiration of the Bible to the extent that it is to him or her the infallible
Word of God, and therefore the all-sufficient rule of faith and life; in the
deity and supreme authority of Jesus Christ and in the divine origin and character
of the Church and the necessity for the restoration of its unity on the New
Testament basis.
Every director, officer, and teacher shall, before being elected or employed,
and at such subsequent times as the board of directors may request, affirm
his or her unqualified acceptance of the foregoing statement of faith and,
to avoid any possible misunderstanding or misinterpretation, such statement
of faith shall include the unqualified acceptance of the virgin birth of Christ,
the bodily resurrection, and the reality of final judgment and heaven and
hell as taught in the Bible.
Any director, officer, or teacher who refuses his or her unqualified acceptance
of the foregoing statement of faith shall be immediately removed from office
or employment by the corporation. Further, to perpetuate sound doctrine and
non-sectarian teaching, the Bible shall be taught as a textbook, and all work
and study shall be conducted in harmony with the spirit and letter of the
Word of God.