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For nearly a century, CIU has educated people from a biblical worldview to impact the nations with the message of Christ. Today, we continue that effort, offering undergraduate, graduate and seminary programs on campus and via convenient online programs designed for working adults. The love of God's word anchors the experience providing you with a foundation that will guide you for the rest of your life.
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Dr. Bryan Beyer: CIU Core Value #5 - Evangelical Unity

Columbia International UniversityMar 08, 2024

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Dr. Bryan Beyer: CIU Core Value #5 - Evangelical Unity

Dr. Bryan Beyer: CIU Core Value #5 - Evangelical Unity

During this message, Dr. Bryan Beyer discusses CIU's Core Value of Evangelical Unity and how it is lived out at CIU.

Mar 08, 202429:16
Dr. Andre Melvin: Evangelical Unity

Dr. Andre Melvin: Evangelical Unity

In this message, Dr. Andre Melvin discusses the importance of Evangelical Unity, why he believes in it, and how it is lived out.

Evangelical Unity is one of CIU's Core values.

Mar 06, 202431:41
CIU Faculty Panel: Authority of Scripture - Applications for Counseling

CIU Faculty Panel: Authority of Scripture - Applications for Counseling

In this final discussion during CIU's Authority of Scripture week, CIU's counseling and psychology faculty look at our response in a counseling approach that comes from the corrective lens that the scriptures provide. The Scriptures are the lens through which we properly see the world.

Panel members: Dr. Seth Scott, Dr. Benjamin Mathew, Dr. Paula Whitaker, Dr. Glenda Nanna


Mar 01, 202450:16
Dr. David Croteau, Dr. Markus Klausli, and Dr. Mike Naylor: Seeking God when Life is Hard - New Testament Insights

Dr. David Croteau, Dr. Markus Klausli, and Dr. Mike Naylor: Seeking God when Life is Hard - New Testament Insights

Dr. David Croteau, Dr. Markus Klausli, and Dr. Mike Naylor discuss God's care in the midst of suffering by looking at some New Testament Bible passages.

Passages: Romans 8:18-27, 2 Cor. 1:3-7, James 1:2-4, 1 Peter, and Rev. 21:1-4


Feb 29, 202434:26
Dr. John Crutchfield, Dr. Michael Lyons: Seeking God When Life is Hard - Insights from the Old Testament

Dr. John Crutchfield, Dr. Michael Lyons: Seeking God When Life is Hard - Insights from the Old Testament

Dr. Crutchfield and Dr. Lyons discuss three keys to help us walk in the wilderness: Sabbath as protection, Lament as healing, and Worship as hope.

Feb 28, 202431:02
Olivia Humphrey: Do You Miss Him?

Olivia Humphrey: Do You Miss Him?

Olivia challenges and encourages believers to come back to their first love.

Passage: Revelation 2:2-6

Feb 21, 202421:26
Adrian Despres: John 3:14

Adrian Despres: John 3:14

Adrian Despres focuses on the Gospel message found in John 3.

Passage: John 3:1-16


Feb 15, 202432:39
Dr. Bill Jones: President's Chapel - Q&A

Dr. Bill Jones: President's Chapel - Q&A

In this episode, Dr. Jones answers questions provided by the CIU Student body.

Feb 14, 202428:34
Dr. Ronnie Stanley: One Praise

Dr. Ronnie Stanley: One Praise

All Nations will sing and praise God.

Passage: Rev. 7:9-17

Feb 09, 202429:11
Dr. Ronnie Stanley: One People

Dr. Ronnie Stanley: One People

Christ has removed all cosmic and spiritual barriers to make both Gentiles and Jews into the new man comprised of the Church.

Passage: Ephesians 2:11-22


Feb 09, 202425:54
Dr. Ronnie Stanley: From One Man

Dr. Ronnie Stanley: From One Man

All of humanity came into existence through one man Adam for God to bring Glory to himself by replicating His Image through history.

Passage: Acts 17:26-29

Feb 08, 202423:38
Dr. Joe Craft: Out With The Old In With The New

Dr. Joe Craft: Out With The Old In With The New

Dr. Joe Craft looks at Jesus's words and Gospel about how there's a new way of life.

Feb 01, 202433:10
Dr. Derek Thomas: How To Respond To Faith Challenges In A Post Pandemic World

Dr. Derek Thomas: How To Respond To Faith Challenges In A Post Pandemic World

Dr. Derek Thomas looks at James chapter 2 and what true authentic faith looks like in our post pandemic world.

Jan 30, 202442:19
Stephen Splawn: Leadership In A Post Pandemic Church

Stephen Splawn: Leadership In A Post Pandemic Church

Pastor Stephen Splawn looks at James chapter 1 and what it looks like to Godly lead a church in our post pandemic world.

Jan 30, 202450:40
Jonathan Leeman: How To Get Along In a Post Pandemic Church

Jonathan Leeman: How To Get Along In a Post Pandemic Church

Jonathan Leeman looks at James chapter 4 and God's calling for us to have hearts of humility in our dealings with each other.

Jan 30, 202450:21
Dr. Quinton Graham: Avoiding The Money Trap

Dr. Quinton Graham: Avoiding The Money Trap

Dr. Quinton Graham looks at James chapter 5 and how greed takes us away from the life God wants for us.

Jan 30, 202456:35
Dr. Rick Christman: Words Matter

Dr. Rick Christman: Words Matter

Dr. Rick Christman looks at James chapter 3 and how important our words really are.

Jan 30, 202433:43
Paul Epperson: Remember The Main Thing

Paul Epperson: Remember The Main Thing

Paul Epperson charges Christians cling close to God and His word

Jan 25, 202428:12
Dr. Andre Rogers: Fix Your Eyes On Jesus

Dr. Andre Rogers: Fix Your Eyes On Jesus

Dr. Rogers preaches from Hebrews 12 and how when we fix our eyes on Jesus, he delivers us through the race of life.

Jan 23, 202432:50
Dr. Bryan Beyer: All In: Fall 2023 Commencement Address

Dr. Bryan Beyer: All In: Fall 2023 Commencement Address

Dr. Brian Beyer preaches how the Gospel calls us to be "All in" when it comes to ministry and where God has us.

Dec 16, 202318:02
Deandre Leith: Get Up And Go

Deandre Leith: Get Up And Go

Student Deandre Leith looks at Matthew 28 and Jesus' last command for us.

Dec 05, 202321:02
Dr. Rick Christman: Experiencing Hope

Dr. Rick Christman: Experiencing Hope

Dr. Rick Christman looks at the story of Zachariah, and how God gives us hope.

Nov 28, 202330:23
Erci Nahass: The Ripple Effect

Erci Nahass: The Ripple Effect

Pastor Eric Nahass taches about how there is a ripple effect going on when we share Christ with others.

Nov 21, 202330:10
Tirrell Howell: Seeds To Harvest

Tirrell Howell: Seeds To Harvest

Tirrell Howell speaks to how being a student is a temporary season that is here to help prepare for the next season.

Nov 16, 202323:50
Paul Epperson: Fix Your Eyes On Jesus

Paul Epperson: Fix Your Eyes On Jesus

Paul Epperson challenges listeners on what their focus is on.

Nov 09, 202334:43
Dr. George Murray: Planning To Go, Willing To Stay

Dr. George Murray: Planning To Go, Willing To Stay

Dr. George Murray Gives 4 things that God doesn't know in order to challenge us to go out and tell others about Jesus.

Nov 07, 202341:55
Delaine Blackwell: CIU's 100th Year

Delaine Blackwell: CIU's 100th Year

Board member Delaine Blackwell speaks on CIU's 100 year history.

Nov 04, 202320:41
Dr. Paul Tripp: How To Be A Christian Without Losing Your Mind/Q&A

Dr. Paul Tripp: How To Be A Christian Without Losing Your Mind/Q&A

Dr. Paul Tripp gives 5 takeaways from 1 Peter 5 on how to be a Christian without losing your mind, and then does a Q&A afterwards.

Nov 03, 202301:14:36
Alexis Deason: Everyday Laborership

Alexis Deason: Everyday Laborership

Student Alexis Deason challenges that students to get out there and do the labor of missions that the Lord calls us to.

Nov 01, 202321:45
Dr. Kevin McWillams: The First Disciples

Dr. Kevin McWillams: The First Disciples

Dr. Kevin McWilliams looks at John 1:35-51 and what we can learn from Jesus and His calling of His first disciples.

Oct 31, 202326:33
World Christian Week Panel 2023

World Christian Week Panel 2023

A panel of Dr. Michael Johnson, Dr. Amy Dubois, and Jolene Erlacher to discuss missions and our current generation.

Oct 26, 202331:59
Jolene Erlacher: An Unlikely Choice

Jolene Erlacher: An Unlikely Choice

Jolene Erlacher outlines how you may have an unlikely choice ahead of you for the mission of God.

Oct 25, 202316:57
Jolene Erlacher: An Unlikely Generation

Jolene Erlacher: An Unlikely Generation

Jolene Erlacher looks at why this generation may seem unlikely to be used by God, but how God uses unlikely people.

Oct 24, 202322:53
James McCall: Do Not Fear Growth

James McCall: Do Not Fear Growth

James McCall looks at 1 Peter and how our sufferings and trials lead to growth in Christ.

Oct 17, 202323:55
Dr. David DeWitt: Lessons From Daniel

Dr. David DeWitt: Lessons From Daniel

Dr. David Dewitt looks at the many stories of Daniel and how we should learn to be fierce in our faith just like him.

Oct 12, 202328:12
Dr. David Croteau: Anxiety

Dr. David Croteau: Anxiety

Dr. David Croteau looks at Philippians 4 and how the Bible and science can help us fight anxiety.

Oct 10, 202338:21
Dr. Ed Smither: Rescued

Dr. Ed Smither: Rescued

Dr. Ed Smither speaks on the powerful rescuing work of Christ in our lives.

Oct 05, 202316:09
Dr. Bill Jones: The One Verse Method

Dr. Bill Jones: The One Verse Method

Dr. Bill Jones goes over how to use the one verse method of John 3:16 to evangelize to nonbelievers.

Oct 03, 202328:43
David Gentino: Expect God to Save And Satisfy You

David Gentino: Expect God to Save And Satisfy You

Pastor David Gentino teaches on the treasure that is Christ and His saving work.

Sep 28, 202326:10
Latoya Reed: Service Outside Your Comfort Zone

Latoya Reed: Service Outside Your Comfort Zone

Alumni Latoya Reed calls for the need for Christians to go out and serve outside their comfort zones.

Sep 26, 202318:59
Dr. Jennifer Bishop: Next Is Now

Dr. Jennifer Bishop: Next Is Now

Dr. Jennifer Bishops asks us if we're ready for what's next right now.

Sep 21, 202329:34
Dr. Joe Craft: Connecting Life With Prayer

Dr. Joe Craft: Connecting Life With Prayer

Dr. Joe Craft goes through why prayer needs to be a priority in all of our lives.

Sep 20, 202339:18
Dr. Tim Dunn: What Is Man

Dr. Tim Dunn: What Is Man

Dr. Tim Dunn walks through what Genesis has to say what Man is and what we are commanded to do and be.

Sep 20, 202333:34
Dr. Aaron Bishop: Life Be Lifing

Dr. Aaron Bishop: Life Be Lifing

Dr. Aaron Bishop preaches on living a life of substance, Importance, and Abundance.

Sep 19, 202332:43
Ben Byxbe: Live Sent

Ben Byxbe: Live Sent

Pastor Ben Byxbe looks at Jesus' payer in John 17 and Jesus telling His followers that they are sent into the world.

Sep 14, 202327:47
Drew Olson: God Is Up To Something Good

Drew Olson: God Is Up To Something Good

Student Drew Olson looks at how Romans 8 shows us that God is up to something good.

Sep 13, 202328:09
Dr. Michelle Raven: Strength For The Journey

Dr. Michelle Raven: Strength For The Journey

Dr. Michelle Raven takes a look at the story of Ruth and how the characters of Orpah, Ruth, and Naomi have something to offer us.

Sep 12, 202326:17
Dr. Andre Rogers: Lessons From The Wilderness

Dr. Andre Rogers: Lessons From The Wilderness

Dr. Andre Rogers teaches about God's love and providence for His people when they're in the wilderness.

Sep 12, 202335:48
Dr. James Lanpher: Love One Another

Dr. James Lanpher: Love One Another

Dr. Jim Lanpher looks at 1 John and what it means for God to be love, and for Christians to love one another.

Sep 06, 202329:08
Dr. Rick Christman: Convocation 2023

Dr. Rick Christman: Convocation 2023

Interim President Dr. Rick Christman offers the 2023 convocation message from Joshua 1:9 to be "Strong and courageous".

Aug 31, 202332:30