Our President Speaks - Benefit from an Oak Hills Bible, ministry, and leadership education

 Oak Hills President, Dr. Steve Hostetter shares his heart --

 We live in a world in which there continues to be an accelerating decline in biblical literacy, a weakening grip on the truth of Scripture, and a ballooning  ego-centrism.  Within our sphere of influence, Oak Hills is committed to stemming the tide of these pervasive realities.  In Isaiah 61:3, speaking of the future state of Israel, Isaiah writes that "they shall be called oaks of righteousness, a planting of the Lord, for the display of his splendor," (NIV).  Through the Bible, ministry, and leadership training that Oak Hills provides, our heart's desire is to grow oaks of righteousness so they "may become blameless and harmless, children of God without fault in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation" in which they shine like stars and bring glory to God, (Philippians 2:15, NKJV).    

Why is distance education important to Oak Hills?  It is important because our passion is to make an Oak Hills Bible and ministry education available to as many individuals as possible so they will be oaks of righteousness, equipped with a knowledge and understanding of the Word of God and with appropriate ministry and leadership skills. If so, then we, the children of God, will strengthen our capacity to be salt and light in our world within our circles of influence. As a result, through the power and work of the Holy Spirit, we will make a difference for the Kingdom of God!   

In that light, our vision is to make an Oak Hills Christian College education accessible to every Christian adult in northern Minnesota and its bordering neighborhoods. We recognize that there are many who would be delighted to embrace the benefits of an Oak Hills education, but are unable to quit their jobs, uproot their families, and move to the Oak Hills campus.  Therefore, instead of expecting everyone to come to Oak Hills, we need to take an Oak Hills education to them.  This we can accomplish through online courses, programs and degrees as well as through classes taught at alternative sites.

Perhaps you are in a place where you could benefit from an Oak Hills Bible, ministry, and leadership education.  Contact us and we would be delighted to discuss the options with you and help you develop a plan that would best fit your needs.    

Our Mission Guarantees It

At Oak Hills Online and On-the-Road, our distance education programs, we promise you:

1.  You will graduate.  If your goal is to complete your degree, we will back you up! We are small enough to know you personally and we will work with you to meet your goal. We know that challenges come up for adult learners -- challenges in academic coursework and challenges in life. We promise to be responsive and help you overcome those challenges.
2. You will be equipped and brought to a higher level in your job or ministry. Our Leadership and Ministry degree will build a solid foundation of knowledge and skills to be a better leader or manager. You will be a better person in any context with a solid grounding in your faith and in living out your Christian life. If your goal is to be more effective in ministry, whether in a career ministry role or as a lay leader, both the Leadership and Ministry degree and the Associate Degree in Biblical Studies and Ministry will help you know and apply the Word of God.
3. You will be a life long learner. Learning doesn't end with the degree! You will have the skills needed to keep pursuing your personal interests and you will be prepared to continue to explore your faith, God's Word, and life. We expect your experience at Oak Hills to be transformational -- you will grow!

Our Mission guarantees our commitment to you!

Oak Hills Christian College provides biblically centered higher education which contributes to growth toward Christlikeness and effective service.