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The General Church Extension Department is excited to announce the 2023 Church Extension Offering. Churches across the denomination will begin receiving this offering to launch new churches, support the training of church planters, assist church plants with start up costs, and enable new churches to launch effectively.
General Superintendent Dr. Mike Holbrook is pleased to annonce the 2023 Ministerial Conference will be held on Tuesday, April 25th, at Brookside Church in Chillicothe, Ohio. Ministerial Conference is an opportunity for those serving on the front lines of ministry to be equipped and encouraged in their calling.
Dr. Holbrook and Ohio Christian University President Dr. Ron Smith will be the featured speakers. The theme for the conference is "The Blessing." All ministers, ministers’ spouses, and church staff members are invited to attend. As we minister in these days may we never forget the blessings God continues to give us.
Schedule
12:30-1:00: Registration
1:00-1:20: Worship & Special Music
1:20-2:00: GS Address - Dr. Mike Holbrook - “We are Blessed”
2:00: Break
2:15-3:00: Dr. Ron Smith - “The Blessing” - Session 1
3:00-3:15: Break
3:15-3:45: Worship & Prayer
3:45-4:20: Dr. Ron Smith - “The Blessing” - Session 2
4:20-4:50: Communion
4:50-5:00: Special Music
5:00 Adjournment
The 2023 CCCU Missions Banquet, sponsored by our Mission Minded Men, will be held on Saturday, April 15th, at 5:00 PM at Crossroads CCCU in Circleville, Ohio.
Read more: MMM Announces 2023 CCCU Missions Banquet, Annual Project
In coordination with Mrs. Betty Seymour and the Seymour family, the General Missionary Department is pleased to announce the Rev. Don Seymour Memorial Fund. The purpose of this fund is to honor Don’s life and legacy. Contributions to the fund will be used to recruit new missionaries – a cause that we believe Don would be thrilled about!
Anyone donating $100 or more will receive a signed copy of Don and Betty’s book entitled God is Enough. This wonderful book shares the exciting story of Don and Betty’s pioneer missionary ministry in Papua New Guinea. Donations can be made through the giving link below or by sending your contribution to the General Missionary Department at 1553 Lancaster Pike, Circleville, OH 43113.
Don’s life and testimony bear witness to the power of God to achieve more than all we could ask or imagine. He was born in 1936 to Rev. Glen and Daisy Seymour. During a family worship time at the age of six, Don heard the whisper of God saying, “Donnie, I want you to preach for me someday.”
Glen and Daisy led their children in memorizing Scripture, obeying God’s Word, loving others, sharing their faith, and paying their tithes. Upon turning four, Don sang in the family’s gospel music group. They went to church every time the doors were open, but they never seemed to get too much church. They would often play church and have Don preach. In 1948, Rev. Glen Seymour accepted the call to pastor Dexter Road CCCU in Columbus, Ohio. It was there that Don began preaching in church at age 15.
In 1953, Don met Betty Mattox at a church service, and they became good friends. They both attended Mount Carmel School, a Christian high school near Jackson, Kentucky. Missionaries often visited and spoke at the school. Don and Betty were challenged by hearing about the great need for the Gospel to be preached in other lands. After graduation, God led them both to Kentucky Mountain Bible Institute. They fell in love and were married on October 7, 1957.
Following graduation, the Lord called Don and Betty to pastor two churches in the Cambridge, Ohio area - Derwent CCCU and Four Mile Hill CCCU. After four years in Cambridge, Don accepted the call to pastor Lancaster CCCU (now known as Faith Memorial Church). God blessed Don’s ministry in Lancaster immensely. Then, in 1964, just when things were going so well, the Lord gave Don and Betty an unmistakable challenge: “I have chosen you that you should go…” to the island of Papua New Guinea (PNG)! This calling was not just to the highly civilized coastal area but to the Southern Highlands Province in the interior of the country.
Though the prospect of taking three small children to PNG was daunting, the promise of God was clear – they would bear fruit that would remain. On October 31st, 1964, Don and Betty departed from Columbus, Ohio, with their children, Martha, Deborah, and Mark. Their son, David, was born in Goroka, Territory of Papua and New Guinea, in 1966. They claimed the promise of God, “All thy children shall be taught of the Lord and great shall be the peace of thy children.” Isaiah 54:13
The harvest was ready, and thousands of people eagerly received the message of salvation during the next ten years. Rapid growth demanded many more workers, and God sent more missionaries. That great harvest continues to this day, and the work has expanded to include medical, educational, evangelistic, and church planting ministries.
After nine years in Papua New Guinea, Don and Betty once again heard the call of God. This time it was to the Caribbean. Don became the Regional Superintendent, and he oversaw church development, the planting of new churches, and training of ministers. Through those efforts, God has raised up leaders to serve on islands throughout the Caribbean, as well as in the United States.
In 1980, Don was elected to serve as General Missionary Superintendent. This was a challenging and exciting ministry which required the enabling grace of God. During this time, Kid Power and Mission Minded Men were launched. After twelve years as General Missionary Superintendent, Don joined the administration at Ohio Christian University where he served as Vice-President of Advancement. He was then elected to serve as District Superintendent of the Northeast District for eight years. This was followed by pastoral ministries at Praise Memorial CCCU (Circleville, OH), Community Bible Church (Avon Park, FL), and Valleyview CCCU (Columbus, OH).
Rev. Donald Seymour could say with the Apostle Paul, “I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith. Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness which the Lord, the righteous judge, will give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also who love His appearing.” II Timothy 4:7-8.
We invite you to join us in honoring the life and legacy of Rev. Don Seymour by contributing to the Rev. Don Seymour Memorial Fund. Together, we will raise up the next generation of leaders for the harvest!
The 2022 CCCU Missions Banquet, sponsored by our Mission Minded Men, will be held on Saturday, April 23rd, at 5:00 PM at Crossroads CCCU in Circleville, Ohio.
Read more: MMM Announces 2022 CCCU Missions Banquet, Annual Project
Ohio Christian University was founded in 1948 by The Churches of Christ in Christian Union to train world-impacting Christ-centered servant leaders. Every September, the CCCU churches lovingly and generously take up a special offering to support Ohio Christian University. This offering provides scholarships for students and support for the University.
The Global Impact Rally kicks off Mount of Praise Camp Meeting on Tuesday night, June 21st, at 7:00 p.m. at Ohio Christian University! The rally will highlight ministries taking the Gospel to lost people in our communities and around the world.
The 2023 Mount of Praise Camp Meeting calendar is below:
Evangelical Christian Ladies Concert
Friday, June 9th - 5:00 - 7:00 P.M. (Dessert Buffet)
OCU Ministry & Performing Arts Center
Speaker/Singers: Kelly Crabb & the Bowling Sisters
Tickets: $15.00 (Space is limited; Reservations recommended)
Ohio Christian University Night
Date: Saturday, June 10
Speaker: Dr. Ron Smith
Ordination Service and 50 Year Awards Presentation
Sunday, June 11 - 2:00 P.M.
Speaker: Dr. Mike Holbrook, General Superintendent
Global Impact Rally
Sunday - June 11 - 6:00 P.M.
Speaker: Rev. David Engbrecht
Teens of Praise
Dates: June 11-16
Nursery Services (Infants & Toddlers)
Saturday, June 10 - Saturday, June 17
Nursery Coordinator: Robin Crabtree
7:00 each evening & Sundays,10:30 A.M. and 6:00 P.M.
Children's Services (Ages K-6 grade)
Saturday, June 10 - Saturday, June 17
Nursery Coordinator: Greg & Becky Gardner
10:30 A.M. and 7:00 P.M. each evening & Sundays,10:30 A.M. and 6:00 P.M.
Ring Meeting
Saturday June 10 - Saturday June 17
6:00 P.M. nightly, 4:30 P.M. Sunday
Healing Services
Nightly in conjunction with the Ring Meeting Service
6:00 P.M. nightly, 4:30 P.M. on Sunday
The General Church Extension Department is excited to announce the 2021 Church Extension Offering. Churches across the denomination will begin receiving this offering to launch new churches, support the training of church planters, assist church plants with start up costs, and enable new churches to launch effectively.
Read more: Church Extension Announces 2021 Spring Church Planting Offering
Greetings to All,
I know I don’t need to remind you that God Is Good, but He is Good! The little chorus we used to sing a lot proclaimed that God is good. Velna Ledin wrote this chorus in 1933 while on a road trip with several companions just to pass the time while they were traveling. The verses of that chorus still encourage me today.
Read more: General Superintendent's Statement on Reconciliation & Revival
The 2021 CCCU Ministerial Conference will be held on Tuesday, April 27th. The theme of the conference is “THE CHURCH TRIUMPHANT” and will be held on the campus of our Brookside Church, 2215 Egypt Pike, Chillicothe, Ohio. Speakers include General Superintendent Dr. Mike Holbrook, former Wesleyan General Superintendent Dr. David Holdren, OCU President Dr. Jon Kulaga, and CCCU Director of Evangelism Rev. David Dean. The day will be filled with dynamic speakers who will encourage and equip you for ministry.
Read more: Ministerial Conference 2021: The Triumphant Church
CCCU has a rich history of national and international mission outreach! CCCU has sent hundreds of people around the world since CCCU’s first international missionary, Mary Johnson, boarded a ship bound for India in 1929.
The General Missionary Department recently began a project to track down our former CCCU career and volunteer missionaries. Through many personal conversations, countless follow-up phone calls, e-mail after e-mail, online research, and even checking white pages, we connected with many wonderful people who have contributed deeply to our Great Commission Movement! We enjoyed hearing the stories of a couple of our oldest alumni and thought you might also.
Gabriel and Gloria Martinez made their way to a vacant piece of property near Santa Rosa, Bolivia. While it may have appeared as empty real estate to you and me, Gabriel and Gloria saw it as the key to building strong Godly marriages and strong Godly families in every city, town, and village in their region of Bolivia.
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In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, The Churches of Christ in Christian Union presented an online Good Friday Service on April 10, 2020. General Superintendent Dr. Mike Holbrook and former General Superintendents Dr. Tom Hermiz and Dr. Dan Tipton spoke, with music provided by Dr. Ralph Hux and Mrs. Susan Jones. Read on to see the full service video.
General Superintendent Mike Holbrook has formed a COVID-19 Task Force to help lead and direct CCCU's response to the COVID-19 outbreak. The COVID-19 Task Force continues to analyze the latest information related to the coronavirus from government agencies and medical professionals in an effort to contain the spread of COVID-19 and to ensure the safety of our members and the general public.
General Superintendent Dr. Mike Holbrook shares, "I encourage you to be the church in these days. God has not been asleep or caught off guard. He will see us through, and my prayer is that the church responds in a way to bring Glory to God." Read on for the latest updates from our General Superintendent.
Read more: General Superintendent's Statements & Updates on COVID-19
Due to COVID-19, the CCCU Missions Banquet has been postponed until further notice.
The 2020 CCCU Missions Banquet, sponsored by our Mission Minded Men, was originally scheduled for Saturday, April 18, at 5:00 PM at Crossroads CCCU in Circleville, Ohio.
Our goal this year is to reach the nation of Albania by bringing the hope of Jesus to Muslim families. Specifically, we want to raise $35,000 and form two work teams to help construct the Vlashaj Family Center which will minister to Muslim families in Vlashaj, Albania, and the surrounding communities. Our theme this year is “Hope for Albania.”
Read more: MMM Announces 2020 CCCU Missions Banquet, Annual Project
This event has been postponed until further notice.
The CCCU Ministerial Conference will be held on Tuesday, March 31st. The theme of the conference is “Engage: Unstuck” and will be held once again on the Ohio Christian University campus. Speakers include General Superintendent Dr. Mike Holbrook, Dr. Matt Friedeman, Promise Keepers CEO Ken Harrison, and Bishop Timothy Clarke. The day will be filled with dynamic speakers who will encourage and equip you for ministry.
Read more: Ministerial Conference - Engage 2020: "Unstuck" - POSTPONED
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.
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