The Churches of Christ in Christian Union

The General Missionary Department is pleased to announce Dr. David Lattimer as our new Missionary Evangelist. As Missionary Evangelist, Dr. Lattimer will travel among our churches preaching, teaching, and engaging churches in the Great Commission.

Dr. Lattimer is no stranger to the General Missionary Department. He served as General Missionary Superintendent for 18 years. Dr. Lattimer has also served as a pastor, professor of missions, and university administrator. Most recently, he has served as the Pastor of Spiritual Formation at Crossroads CCCU. Throughout his fruitful ministry, Dr. Lattimer has focused on winning others to Jesus and passionately promoting the Great Commission. This passion continues to burn deeply in his heart.

The General Missionary Department is pleased to announce the appointment of Scott and Noel Hardaway to Papua New Guinea. "Scott and Noel are a tremendous addition to our team of Global Workers serving around the world. Their testimonies and calling will inspire and challenge you," said General Missionary Superintendent Rev. Michael Tipton.

The 2019 Advent Offering for Missions is underway! The theme for this year's offering is Joy to the World. The goal this year is to raise $75,000.

These funds will be used to recruit new missionaries, serve our current missionaries working around the world, equip churches for Great Commission impact, develop resources like our new Kids on Mission curriculum, and relieve the suffering of those affected by natural disasters. 

The South Central District met Friday, July 19th, 2019, for its 61st annual District Council at Brookside Church in Chillicothe, Ohio. Ministers, delegates, and district officials gathered to elect officers for the coming Council terms. Many significant votes were taken. Results are listed below.

The West Central District met today, Saturday, July 13th, 2019, for its 40th annual District Council at Grace Ministries in Columbus, Ohio. Ministers, delegates, and district officials elected officers for the coming Council terms. Many significant votes were taken. Results are listed below.

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Ministerial Conference will be held on Monday, April 8th, and Tuesday, April 9th, on the campus of our Ohio Christian University. The theme of the conference is “ENGAGE: EVANGELISM AT THE INTERSECTION OF FAITH AND CULTURE.”  Participants will hear from well-known ministry leaders, be encouraged, and better equipped to share the Gospel in ministry and life. 

The 2019 CCCU Missions Banquet, sponsored by our Mission Minded Men (MMM), will be held on Saturday, April 27, at 5:00 PM at the Crossroads CCCU in Circleville, Ohio.

CCCU Missionary Rev. Benji Jenkins, Country Director for our Papua New Guinea field, will speak from his heart about the Great Commission and challenge participants to take new ground for the Kingdom of God.

The Northeast District met today, Friday, July 27th, 2018, for its annual District Council at Lily Lake Campground in Port Crane, New York. Ministers, delegates, and district officials elected officers for the coming Council terms. Many significant votes were taken. Results are listed below.

The West Central District met today, Saturday, July 14th, 2018, for its 39th annual District Council at Grace Ministries in Columbus, Ohio. Ministers, delegates, and district officials elected officers for the coming Council terms. Many significant votes were taken. Results are listed below.

The South Central District met Friday, July 13th, 2018, for its 60th annual District Council at Brookside Church in Chillicothe, Ohio. Ministers, delegates, and district officials gathered to elect officers for the coming Council terms. Many significant votes were taken. Results are listed below.

The ECY Department is proud to welcome Rev. Aaron Green as President of the General Evangelical Christian Youth (ECY) Board. Green was appointed by General Board of Trustees to fill the unexpired term of Rev. Michael Tipton, who was appointed General Missionary Superintendent.

Rev. Gary Heimbach has been appointed by the South Central District Board of Trustees as the next South Central District Superintendent. Gary will assume his new duties on July 20th.

Rev. Mike Holbrook has been elected General Superintendent of The Church of Christ in Christian Union (CCCU). Mike brings a wealth of experience to the leadership of the CCCU. He has served as the South Central District Superintendent, Assistant District Superintendent and Senior Pastor of Circleville First Church of Christ in Christian Union for sixteen years.

The Churches of Christ in Christian Union met Tuesday, June 19th, and Wednesday, June 20th, 2018, for the 36th General Council at Ohio Christian University in Circleville, Ohio. Ministers, delegates, and denominational officials elected officers and considered resolutions for the coming Council terms. Many significant votes were taken. 

The 2018 CCCU Missions Banquet, sponsored by our Mission Minded Men (MMM), will be held on Saturday, April 21, at 5:00 PM at the Crossroads CCCU in Circleville, Ohio.

Dr. Dan Schafer, the President of World Gospel Mission, will speak from his heart about the Great Commission and challenge participants to take new ground for the Kingdom of God. Ohio Christian University’s Ablaze will be singing.

The General Board of Trustees has appointed Rev. Michael Tipton as General Missionary Superintendent. He began his duties on March 1, 2018. Tipton will fulfill the unexpired term of Dr. David Lattimer.

In September, the Caribbean islands of Dominica and St. Croix were hit with two major hurricanes, including Hurricane Maria which struck the island of Dominica as a Category 5 hurricane with sustained winds of over 150 miles per hour.  Both islands were devasted by these storms.  There are sixteen CCCU churches in Dominica and one CCCU church in St. Croix.  Nearly every church was damaged, and many churches were severely damaged.  

• Jonathan Taylor, coming departure for field
• Butch Jenkins, PNG construction project
• Grace Ministries CCCU Work Team to American Indian Field
• Join us in praying that the Lord will call more workers into the harvest.
• Pray also for those traveling in the US raising support and supporters for the ministries. Ask God to to give them safe travels, effective communication of the vision and the need, and a cheerful and generous response.

Click here to see the TiPS for Missions page for more information, praises, and updates.

Dr. Jon Kulaga has been hired to be the 11th president for Ohio Christian University (OCU). Kulaga will start August 1st and comes from Asbury University, Wilmore, Kentucky, where he has been the chief operating officer and chief academic officer for 10 years. He received unanimous approval by both the OCU and Churches of Christ in Christian Union boards. Kulaga fills the role vacated by Dr. Mark Smith, OCU's president since 2006, who will become the president of Columbia International University, Columbia, South Carolina, on July 1st.