Sharing Vision for Ministry Education.
Since 1957, CCCB has offered a meaningful Christian college education at an affordable cost on its campus in Moberly, Missouri. God has used many families, churches, and foundations to provide the cost of ministry education at Central. The traditional residential experience gives men and women a valuable coming-of-age experience in a relational Christian community.
A decade ago, the educational program expanded to include extension students through distance education. That allowed people to earn a degree from Central without relocating to Moberly. Other extension options include Cincinnati and St. Louis students after the closure of ministry education campuses located there.
In 2020, Central enrolled its first graduate students into a Master of Arts degree. This provided a new way to start or grow a ministry career in a practical, flexible program with classes hosted online, in Moberly, Cincinnati, and St. Louis.
Continuing education equips church leaders to understand biblical truths and ministry principles through seminars, workshops, and resources of the CCL Network and Elliott Library & Museum.
This shared vision for ministry education utilizes four ways to train biblical servants for a faithful life of kingdom ministry. These training methods are made possible by the CCCB annual fund for ministry education. It includes generous support from families, churches, and foundations.
CATCH THE VISION
Residential Students spend significant time with others who share their values and experiences. They eat, sleep, and learn at the Moberly campus, which includes seven buildings on 26 acres. imagineTOGETHER funds scholarships for undergraduate students and the operational costs of the campus. These surroundings provide an atmosphere for students to grow with others. Living in community reveals models of mentoring, discipling, and helping others. Residential students learn to collaborate deeply within the Body of Christ.
Extension Students utilize distance learning as the basic framework for their education. They participate in a local congregation to gain practical ministry experience. They may also interact with teachers and staff at an extension location. imagineTOGETHER helps cover the costs of student scholarships, technology resources, and operational expenses. Whether in a metropolitan area or rural context, students of all ages pursue their own educational goals. Extension degree recipients are able to use their gifts biblically for personal leadership.
Graduate Students study with other adults to begin or expand their professional ministry careers. A portion of their program uses online courses to teach practical applications of ministry leadership in a flexible format. Intensive learning experiences each semester network them to high capacity teachers and workers from other congregations. imagineTOGETHER provides graduate student scholarships and administrates the Russell School of Ministry. Earning a graduate credential equips students to work professionally in a ministry career.
Continuing Education Students attend seminars and webinars, receive coaching, and access other resources to unlock their leadership potential. Using a variety of learning methods, they acquire key insights that immediately improve their current ministry and congregation. Generous foundation gifts combine with imagineTOGETHER to make the CCL Network and the Elliott Library & Museum available in the Greater Cincinnati Area and the Midwest. Continuing education helps Christian workers participate actively within a congregation.
LOCATIONS
Educational locations provide regional sites for biblical truth and training for students and leaders.
The Moberly campus has seven buildings on 26 acres, with classrooms, offices, housing, and much more. This location brings residential and graduate students from around the region and across the country.
The Cincinnati site at the CCL Center (8095 Connector Drive, Florence, KY 41042) has library resources, archaeology artifacts, offices, classrooms, and meeting space to support ministry leaders.
The St. Louis site at The Westport (11960 Westline Industrial Dr, Ste. 230, St. Louis, MO 63146) contains offices, classrooms, a library, and more.
THE CCCB ANNUAL FUND FOR MINISTRY EDUCATION provides for operational expenses of Central's locations, including the cost of support staff, maintenance, utilities, and lease payments.
PROGRAMS
Educational programs prepare biblical servants for a faithful life of kingdom ministry.
Undergraduate degrees prepare preachers, youth ministers, christian counselors, missionaries, and more.
Graduate degrees can be completed in two years through the Russell School of Ministry.
Continuing education equips ministers and supports alumni of CCCB, St. Louis Christian College, and Cincinnati Christian University.
Partnership options provide additional areas of study to develop christian workers for the marketplace.
THE CCCB ANNUAL FUND FOR MINISTRY EDUCATION provides programs to equip christian workers
SERVICES
Educational services support teachers and students to enhance learning within the classroom and beyond.
Learning software facilitates professor/student interaction to promote educational success.
Online resources support remote and lifelong learning habits.
Student Development Staff help students throughout enrollment discern God's call with guidance, professionalism, and spirituality.
Library collections include standard reference works and contemporary resources at Central's educational sites.
THE CCCB ANNUAL FUND FOR MINISTRY EDUCATION provides high-quality resources essential to the student learning experience.
SCHOLARSHIPS
Educational scholarships motivate students to pursue a college degree.
Central offers many generous scholarships to help students avoid accumulating debt. The Torch Scholarship Plan provides scholarships between $2,500 and $10,000 per year. The Central Grant covers the remaining gap for those in need.
These scholarships play a key role in new student recruitment. They also encourage students to continue and complete their educational programs to prepare for sustained ministry success.
Your support of THE CCCB ANNUAL FUND FOR MINISTRY EDUCATION delivers direct scholarship support for students each year.
ANNUAL FUND PARTICIPATION
Your church is invited to support Central by sending ongoing gifts as follows:
Supporting Church $100+ per month
Partnering Church $250+ per month
Advancing Church $500+ per month
Founding Church $1,000+ per month
Some churches also choose to send a special donation during the year.
Individual donors make a difference at these levels of partnership:
Ministry-Friends - Up to $1,000 per year
Help a student or minister pursue a faithful life of kingdom ministry through your personal prayers and/or gifts.
Equippers - $1,000+ per year
Equip ministers and students with the truth of God’s Word.
Sustainers - At least $5,000 per year
Keep education affordable for students.
Legacy Circle - At least $10,000 per year
Recognize the legacy of a faithful minister or missionary who was trained in Moberly, Cincinnati, or St. Louis.
METHODS OF GIVING
The simplest way to participate is with a secure online donation at CCCB.edu/give.
Creating a recurring donation is a convenient way to give from your bank or credit card.
You can mail a check to CCCB (911 E Urbandale Dr, Moberly, MO 65270) or CCL Foundation (PO Box 14208, Cincinnati, OH 45250).
There are many other creative ways to increase your stewardship, reduce taxes, and create a legacy. To learn more, select "Planned Giving" at CCCB.edu/give or email develop@cccb.edu