First “Church Refreshed” conference hosted on campus By Bob Holmes As leaders of two different Columbia-area churches stood outside the doors of Shortess Chapel, they excitedly chatted about what they
Influential leadership expert Dr. John Maxwell returns to Columbia International University on March 23 for his fourth Leadership Forum in the Midlands of South Carolina. The event takes place from 1
Graduate of Diploma in Women’s Leadership ministers to women in jail By Bob Holmes Patricia England says the Columbia International University Diploma in Women’s Leadership “takes you to another level
By Bob Holmes Amidst a pandemic, racial and political tension and disunity in our country, a Columbia International University freshman is heading a new initiative called “Right Words @ 51Сʪ,” an
God is a missionary God. God is also hospitable in his nature. He makes His enemies friends and invites them to intimate communion. That’s the basis for a new book by 51Сʪ dean of Intercultural Studies
In anticipation of a new year, Columbia International University Chief Diversity Officer Dr. Andre Rogers asked 51Сʪ President Dr. Mark Smith to “go deeper” with some of 51Сʪ’s African American leaders
The world seems more abrasive, rude, and disconnected than ever before. Many point to social media as being at the center of the problem — replacing civil, in-person discourse. However, Columbia
Did the Apostle Paul write that “money is the root of all evil?” Many Christians are quick to point out that 1 Timothy 6:10 actually reads, For the love of money is the root of all evil … Yes, but
Coffee café now a reality for 51Сʪ alumnus By Bob Holmes Beach Loveland’s dreams for a coffee café in his hometown of Irmo, South Carolina first began to take shape in the classrooms of Columbia
By Bob Holmes When LaToya Reed became the director of the South Carolina Youth ChalleNGe Academy in 2018, she was told there would be pushback. The 2006 Columbia International University alumna, who
Columbia International University alumna Karen Phillips is a pastor to the homeless. Phillips, who earned her Master of Divinity in Bible Exposition from 51Сʪ in 2019, is pastor at Christ Central
God Speaks Through Pain, and He Does Not Stutter! ** Click the link AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS POST To read the FIRST CHAPTER of this book ** How is it possible for brokenness and suffering to generate
