THE MISSION OF OZARK CHRISTIAN COLLEGE The mission of Ozark Christian College is to train men and women for Christian service as a degree-granting institution of biblical higher education. The vision of Ozark Christian College is to glorify God by evangelizing the lost and edifying Christians worldwide. Emphasis is given to vocational preparation for Christian ministry in a variety of specific fields. Biblical and practical instruction is also provided for those who will serve in bi-vocational or volunteer ministries. Ozark Christian College seeks to glorify God by doing his will. This entails entrusting God’s truth “to faithful men and women, who will be able to teach others also” (2 Tim 2:2), declaring the wisdom of God (Eph 3:7-12), 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 maturity, to the measure of the stature which belongs to the fullness of Christ...and speaking the truth in love, we are to grow up in all aspects into him, who is the head, even Christ” (Eph 4:12-15). The Apostle Paul stated how this purpose of God is accomplished. “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 everyone and teaching everyone with all wisdom, that we may present everyone complete in Christ. And for this purpose also I labor, striving according to his power, which mightily works within me” (Col 1:27-29). “The goal of our instruction is love from a pure heart and a good conscience and a sincere faith” (1 Tim 1:5).
OUR INSTITUTIONAL GOALS Ozark Christian College is committed to: •
EXCEPTIONAL ACADEMICS. OCC provides qualified, innovative, and biblically faithful instruction to prepare our students to serve Christ and his church.
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ENGAGING EXPERIENCE. OCC offers quality co-curricular and extra-curricular programs to grow students in Christian maturity and equip students for Christian ministry.
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TRANSFORMING COMMUNITY. OCC cultivates a life-changing community marked by personal holiness, joyful diversity, gracious honesty, and loving service.
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