Ozark Christian College

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The ultimate mission of Ozark Christian College is to glorify God by evangelizing the lost and edifying Christians worldwide. The primary mission of Ozark Christian College is to train men and women for Christian service as a degree-granting institution of biblical higher education. Emphasis is given to vocational preparation for preaching ministers, missionaries, worship ministers, youth ministers, and children's ministers. Biblical and practical training is also provided for those who will serve in non-vocational roles such as elders, deacons, Bible school teachers, and youth sponsors.
Our vision is to be a focused Bible college, reaching the world for Christ, one leader at a time.
At Ozark Christian College, we ground our students in Scripture's knowledge and practice, equipping them to go into the world to love and serve people. We see 90% of our graduates enter volunteer or vocational ministry, and we have an entire department dedicated to helping students with job and ministry placement as they graduate. Each year, over 90% of our graduates say they are glad they attended OCC. We are confident you'll agree.
OCC is more than an education. It is an opportunity to have your mind filled with his Word, your hands equipped for his service, and you are heart-shaped by his Spirit in the Ozark community. You will be grounded in God's Word and prepared for Christian service in many fields: missions, youth, and children, music, counseling, and more.
OCC's close-knit community will be your home away from home, with weekly chapel services, mentoring groups, athletics, and campus activities.
Located on a spacious 60-acre campus in the city of Joplin in southwest Missouri, Ozark Christian College is not far from Kansas City, Fayetteville, Branson, and Tulsa. Founded as Ozark Bible College in 1942, Ozark began with only 16 students.
Today, over 15,000 students and over 75 years later, Ozark's mission remains the same: we train men and women for Christian service. Over 90% of our graduates enter vocational or volunteer ministry.
OCC's high academic caliber is thanks to exceptional, field-tested professors. Online Learning students, too, receive the same outstanding Bible and ministry training while they serve off-campus. With over 50 required hours of Bible classes, Ozark students are grounded in the knowledge and practice of Scripture.
Ozark athletics holds several national and regional championships among our five varsity sports teams. Intramural sports, too, let all students compete and have fun. Ozark's arts programs offer opportunities for music, drama, and more, and our proximity to more than a dozen parachurch organizations like Christ In Youth, Good News Productions International, and Rapha House gives students a chance to learn from even more kingdom leaders.
Ozark's affordability is a real advantage for students. Generous donors and competitive scholarships and grants help keep student costs low. 95% of OCC students receive scholarships and financial aid.
Since 1942, our mission has remained the same: we train men and women for Christian service. Many people want to serve God and make a difference with their lives, but they are not sure where to start. At Ozark Christian College, we help students discover the kingdom assignment that God has for them, and we help prepare them for whatever that is.

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