One important purpose of Christian Service is to help you discover and develop your spiritual gifts and abilities, giving you the opportunity to apply the materials and techniques acquired in the classroom while learning to carry responsibility and develop dependability. The Director of Christian Service will provide opportunities for ministry which will help you develop those skills needed to effectively communicate the Word of God. Your ministry involvement will be determined by the Christian Service Director in cooperation with your academic advisor, on the basis of several factors, including academic load, hours of employment, your current schedule, and area of interest. As soon as you know which program you want to follow, every effort will be made to integrate your Christian Service involvement with your vocational choice so that it can be of maximum benefit to you and those to whom you minister. At Circleville Bible College you will be provided with a wide variety of ministries from which to choose, such as ministering in a local church by teaching or preaching, college travel teams, or choir.
Opportunities are also available through community service and compassionate ministries.
You will find complete information regarding Christian Service requirements in the Christian Service Handbook which is available in the Christian Service Office. Teacher Licensure - Ashland University CBC and Ashland University have entered into an agreement that enables students to graduate from CBC with the bachelor's degree in Teacher Education and then obtain state licensure in elementary education by completing one additional year of study at Ashland University. All required AU courses can be taken at the Ashland University Columbus Center, thus allowing students the option of remaining in residence on the CBC campus during their fifth year of study. See the Teacher Education program section of this catalog for more details on this program. Students interested in the cooperative programs with Indiana Wesleyan University, Ashland University or Columbus State Community College should consult with the academic office for further information and guidance.