CCU REACHING OUT TO THE COMMUNITY AND THE WORLD

Although Cincinnati Christian University has a long tradition of sending missionaries to every continent many people in our own neighborhood of Price Hill have been largely unaware that we exist. Recently we have begun finding innovative ways to improve our witness among our immediate neighbors.

Worldfest is an annual culture fair co-sponsored by CCU’s Education department and Urban and Intercultural Ministries office. Each spring, groups of student volunteers put together an international bazaar in the campus gym with booths featuring the various world cultures represented right here in Cincinnati. Nearly 300 primary school children from local public schools attend the event, learning to appreciate world cultures and seeing Christian college students as positive role models.

The Cornelius Project gives student volunteers the chance to help build bridges between different racial groups in Cincinnati by spending a weekend with a family of a different racial or ethnic background. The inspiration for this project comes from Acts 10, in which God helps Peter overcome his prejudices by sending him into the home of Cornelius, a Gentile God-fearer.

Servant Evangelism Day, traditionally known as “Campus Day,” this year will be focused on doing works of service in the community, rather than simply sprucing up our own campus. As teams of students, faculty, and staff clean, paint, plant, and move in a spirit of selfless service, we hope the community will see glimpses of a Savior who was not afraid to take up towel and bowl and wash the dirty feet of the world.

These are just a few of the ways we at CCU are seeking to become contributing members of our community and positive witnesses for Jesus Christ at home as well as around the world. For more questions about Urban and Intercultural Ministries at CCU, contact Andrew Wood, assistant professor, at andrew.wood@CCUniversity.edu

Andrew Wood
Director of Urban and Intercultural Ministries
andrew.wood@CCUniversity.edu