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Education Summit, “True Education Based on the Knowledge of the Cross”
Great Commission University representatives joined the first day of the Global Christian Education Summit which was solemnly inaugurated with an Opening Service, uniting the participants under the word and grace of God. In the sermon, preacher Dr. Jonathan Park, President of Olivet University, reflected on various passages, including the Summit’s theme verse Ephesians 4:12, reminding…
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GCU Joins Tracs Annual Conference, Learning for a Higher Standard, Meeting Friends
Great Commission University (GCU) delegates arrived at the annual conference of the Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools (Tracs), taking place in Dallas, Texas, from October 23-25. They are looking forward to a time of intense learning and professional development to meet the higher standards required from its schools. Besides learning, the conference is…
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GCU President Receives Challenge Coin from Howe Military Alumni Association
At the recent annual meeting of the Alumni Association of Howe Military School, the former school at the GCU campus, three challenge coins were awarded, the recipients being two Diocesan Bishops of the Episcopal Church and GCU President Paul Foerster. Regarding GCU, the challenge coin was given in recognition of GCU’s effort to revive and…
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Faculty Meeting Held in Anticipation for New Quarter
As Great Commission University (GCU) prepares to kick off the 2024-2025 academic year and its Fall quarter, faculty members have been hard at work finalizing their classes and getting ready to welcome new students. In a recent meeting, Fall Quarter faculty convened to collaborate on curriculum planning and share course outlines. The university’s mission statement…
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GCU’s “Mission Methods & Strategy” BA Class Reveals Exciting Insights into Biblical Basis and Purpose of World Mission
The Great Commission University’s Bachelor of Arts class on “Mission Methods and Strategy” kicked off its recording on April 2 with a series of lectures delivered by Dr. William Wagner. The class delved into crucial topics ranging from creation and the role of man in God’s plan to the calling of individuals by God and…
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Midwest Spring Retreat at GCU Campus Concludes in Grace
The Spring Retreat of Midwest Churches was held at Great Commission University campus from April 28 through 30, and concluded with the closing and Sunday service. Abundant grace was given through the word that was taught, through prayer, sharing and fellowship. The Bible studies and sermons taught on the four spiritual themes of Creation, Sin,…
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GCU Welcomes Diakonos Forum Delegates en Route to St. Louis
Delegates of the 2022 World Diakonos Forum visited Great Commission University on their way to the Forum in St. Louis, MO. They stayed for one night and toured the campus before continuing their journey. A large number of Forum participants traveling from New York and Washington, D.C. visited GCU on the way to and from…
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GCU’s Historic Premises Were Visited by Notre Dame Architecture Students
Great Commission University’s historic buildings, St. James Chapel and John Howe Mansion, were visited by a group of architecture students from the renowned Catholic University of Notre Dame, IN. The students were guided by an architecture professor and the Director of the Northern Regional Office of Indiana Landmarks, Todd Zeiger, who also serves as adjunct…
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GCU Holds Fall 2022 Student Orientation
Great Commission University held the student orientation for the 2022 Fall quarter, on September 9th. The event was joined by students of GCU’s online Master of Divinity and Bachelor of Theology programs, presentations and explanations were given by the University’s leadership and staff. The opening prayer was given GCU Chairman Nicolas Haman. Following that, university…
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GCU Thankfully Dedicates Business as Mission Center
With trembling hearts and deep gratitude, Great Commission University dedicated its Business as Mission Center on April 30th. The Center with theme verse from Acts 20:35 “It is more blessed to give than to receive” provides opportunity for learning, studying and actively engaging in world mission through business. The service gave expression to the high…