AMERICAN CHAPLAINS INC
ORLANDO, FLORIDA

  The Commission for Independent Education The Commission for Independent Education, an agency of the Florida Department of Education, has statutory responsibilities in matters relating to nonpublic,... Central Christian University’s recent success belies its humble beginnings over a decade ago. In 2003, the Council Missionary Church of God began a small Christian university of fifty eight students and five professors. SPONSORED BY COUNCIL MISSIONARY CHURCH OF GOD Central Christian University is sponsored by the Council Missionary Church of God, Orlando, FL. As a Christian university operated under the auspices of the Council, CCU is firmly committed to the evangelical position of its sponsoring denomination. Service learning was added to the curriculum in 2014, with the purpose to prepare students in community work and involvement. Since its start, students have done than 4,000 hours of service. Students may complete their service requirement through service embedded or enhanced courses, departmental service projects, or service coordinated through Christian Care Counseling Center and Chaplains of Florida outside the curriculum. A central goal of service learning is for students to learn how to use their academic knowledge to help others flourish and to address the roots of systemic problems. In 2003, Pastor Juan Carlos Amesty challenged his congregation at Missionary Church of God in Orlando, FL to establish a Christian University whose students would “go out in all walks of life to impact this world for God.” Soon after, Central Christian University became a reality. Our Vision was not just to grow in the U.S., but also provide high quality Christian education to third world countries or developing countries where formal Christian education is scarce, expensive or both. Central Christian University’s journey has been one of facing giants, making the impossible possible, watching fervent prayer move mountains, and forming leaders for tomorrow. Central Christian University’s recent success belies its humble beginnings over a decade ago. In 2003, the Council Missionary Church of God began a small Christian university of fifty eight students and five professors. SPONSORED BY COUNCIL MISSIONARY CHURCH OF GOD Central Christian University is sponsored by the Council Missionary Church of God, Orlando, FL. As a Christian university operated under the auspices of the Council, CCU is firmly committed to the evangelical position of its sponsoring denomination. Service learning was added to the curriculum in 2014, with the purpose to prepare students in community work and involvement. Since its start, students have done than 4,000 hours of service. Students may complete their service requirement through service embedded or enhanced courses, departmental service projects, or service coordinated through Christian Care Counseling Center and Chaplains of Florida outside the curriculum. A central goal of service learning is for students to learn how to use their academic knowledge to help others flourish and to address the roots of systemic problems. MISSION STATEMENT Our Mission Central Christian University is a Christian institution which offers professional education on both the baccalaureate and graduate levels through in class and distance programs. It provides education that integrates biblical truth as revealed in the Holy Scriptures. CCU mission and purpose is to form professionals with outstanding educational capacities and knowledge in scripture to work in their desired area of study, while impacting governments and communities with the message of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Founded in 2003 by Council Missionary Church of God, Orlando, FL USA with the purpose to provide general and biblical training for those persons entering the Christian ministry, and through the years Central Christian University has continued this purpose of “ministry”, ever more broadly defined to include both the church and non-church vocations. Many of the students are affiliated with the Council Missionary Church of God; however, numerous students come from other denominations. At Central Christian University, we believe in helping our students gain a greater understanding of themselves and their world. We believe this gives them the freedom to define themselves not only by what they do, but by who they are. We believe that inspiring them and quipping them to use their God-given gifts to the best of their abilities will transform this world for good. The faculty who mentor our students are distinguished men and women with years of real-world experience, advanced degrees from some of the world’s most respected schools, and a strong commitment to the Christian faith. Each member of our faculty is dedicated to mentorship and to helping students become leaders in their field. They combine academic excellence with robust Christian faith and are determined to help students do the same. Central Christian University affirms that unity of purpose among all its employees and students is essential to the fulfillment of its mission. The university further affirms that all men are created in the image of God and are, therefore, to be afforded equal opportunity in accordance with biblical standards. The universities vision was not just to grow in the U.S., but also provide high quality Christian education to third world countries or developing countries where formal Christian education is scarce, expensive or both. Central Christian University’s journey has been one of facing giants, making the impossible possible, watching fervent prayer move mountains, and forming leaders for tomorrow. Central Christian University’s recent success belies its humble beginnings over a decade ago. In 2003, the Council Missionary Church of God began a small Christian university of fifty eight students and five professors. SPONSORED BY COUNCIL MISSIONARY CHURCH OF GOD Central Christian University is sponsored by the Council Missionary Church of God, Orlando, FL. As a Christian university operated under the auspices of the Council, CCU is firmly committed to the evangelical position of its sponsoring denomination.