Ozark Christian College

aka OCC   |   Joplin, MO   |  https://occ.edu/

Mission

The ultimate mission of Ozark Christian College is to glorify God by evangelizing the lost and edifying Christians worldwide. The immediate mission of Ozark Christian College is to train men and women for Christian service through an undergraduate Bible college education.

Ruling year info

1951

Principal Officer

Mr. Matt Proctor

Main address

1111 N Main St

Joplin, MO 64801 USA

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EIN

44-6005108

NTEE code info

Undergraduate College (4-year) (B42)

IRS filing requirement

This organization is not required to file an annual return with the IRS because it is a religious organization.

Programs and results

What we aim to solve

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

Ozark Christian College is preparing the next generation of servant leaders for the church: preaching ministers, youth ministers, counselors, church planters, missionaries, etc.

Our programs

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What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?

Bachelor Degrees

Bachelor Degrees:
Bachelor of Theology: 5-year degree for advanced biblical studies and church ministry. Three different majors available.
Bachelor of Arts in Christian Ministry: 4-year degree equipping students in a particular area of vocational leadership ministry. Eleven different majors available.
Bachelor of Arts in Music and Worship: 4- to 5-year degree that prepares worship leaders for the church.
Bachelor of Arts in Bible and Ministry: 2-year program for students who have already completed an associate or bachelor degree.
Bachelor of Arts in Bible and Intercultural Studies: 2-year program for students who have already completed an associate or bachelor degree.
Bachelor of Arts in Bible and Interdisciplinary Studies: 4- to 5-year program in cooperation with Missouri Southern State University.

Population(s) Served

Where we work

Goals & Strategy

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Charting impact

Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.

We offer a classic, traditional Bible college education targeting the head, hands and heart. We emphasize Bible knowledge (head), practical ministry experience (hands), and character development (heart).

Ozark Christian College is committed to provide...
1: exceptional academics.
OCC provides qualified, innovative, and biblically faithful instruction to
prepare our students to serve Christ and his Church.
2: engaging experience.
OCC offers quality co-curricular programs to grow students in Christian
maturity and equip students for Christian ministry.
3: transforming community.
OCC cultivates a life-changing community marked by personal holiness, joyful diversity, gracious honesty, and loving service.
4: distinctive resources.
OCC offers Christ-centered events, materials, and personnel to encourage and equip our constituents.
5: strategic stewardship.
OCC manages physical, financial, and human resources to honor Christ and advance the mission of the college.

We have experienced, credentialed faculty and staff training our students.

Over 15,000 students have attended from Ozark, and over 90% of our graduates are involved in ministry either vocationally or voluntarily. We are striving to attract and train a more diverse student body ethnically, in order to better reach a more ethnically diverse society.

Financials

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Operations

The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.

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Ozark Christian College

Board of directors
as of 06/15/2018
SOURCE: Self-reported by organization
Board chair

Dr. Bob Arnce

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Bob Arnce

Rob Brust

David Bycroft

Doug Oakes

Mark Christian

Don Steen

Roger Storms

Clifford Wert

Matthew Proctor

Kevin Moyers

Jim Johnson

Joe Simmons

Brian Jennings

Vance Eubanks

Jim Vasey

Board leadership practices

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  • Board orientation and education
    Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes
  • CEO oversight
    Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Yes
  • Ethics and transparency
    Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes
  • Board composition
    Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes
  • Board performance
    Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? Yes