CIU News

By Bob Holmes

Amidst a pandemic, racial and political tension and disunity in our country, a Columbia International University freshman is heading a new initiative called “Right Words @ CIU,” an opportunity for students, faculty and staff to communicate written messages of appreciation, assurance and encouragement to one another.

Aynsley Vivian, an American who...

God is a missionary God. God is also hospitable in his nature. He makes His enemies friends and invites them to intimate communion.

That’s the basis for a new book by CIU dean of Intercultural Studies Dr. Ed Smither.

Smither challenges the church to participate in God’s mission today by...

In anticipation of a new year, Columbia International University Chief Diversity Officer Dr. Andre Rogers asked CIU President Dr. Mark Smith to “go deeper” with some of CIU’s African American leaders at an early January leadership retreat.

Smith graciously...

The world seems more abrasive, rude, and disconnected than ever before. Many point to social media as being at the center of the problem — replacing civil, in-person discourse.

However, Columbia International University professor of counseling...

Did the Apostle Paul write that “money is the root of all evil?”

Many Christians are quick to point out that 1 Timothy 6:10 actually reads,

For the love of money is the root of all evil …

Yes, but Columbia International University professor of New Testament, Dr. David Croteau, says that...

Coffee café now a reality for CIU alumnus

By Bob Holmes  

Beach Loveland’s dreams for a coffee café in his hometown of Irmo, South Carolina first began to take shape in the classrooms of Columbia International University. In November, that dream became reality with the café’s grand opening.

“I actually built my class load around key interests...