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OU Riverside Hosts Sermon Series Speaker on Faithful Service and Reconciliation

91�� Riverside campus welcomed Pastor Matthew Nevills, Senior Pastor of Anza Baptist Church, as the guest speaker for its Wednesday service. Nevills preached from Philemon 1:17 to 22 and delivered a message titled “The Lord Is Teaching and Training Us to Become Good Slaves.”

Christian Attorney Dr. Nathan Adams Encourages OU Students on Faith and Vocation

91�� students and guests gathered this week to hear from Dr. Nathan Adams, a former leading counsel for the Christian Legal Society. With extensive experience practicing before federal courts across the country, Dr. Adams offered an encouraging reflection on faith, calling, and professional service.

Student Volunteers Join Local Community in Heartwarming Thanksgiving Dinner Return

After a brief hiatus, the Anza Community Thanksgiving Dinner made a joyful return in 2025, bringing together nearly 200 local residents for a warm holiday meal served at the Anza Community Hall. The revived tradition was made possible by a dedicated group of volunteers, including members of Living Hope Christian Fellowship and students...

Sermon Series: Guest Preacher Presents Biblical Traits of ‘The Person God Uses’

91��’s Riverside campus welcomed Pastor Bob Reece of Anza Baptist Church as the special guest speaker for its monthly Sermon Series during Wednesday’s chapel service. Preaching from 1 Corinthians 1:24–29, Pastor Reece delivered a message titled “The Person That God Uses,” centering on the...

91�� Hosts Valley Gospel Chapel for Sermon Series Gathering

91�� welcomed the Valley Gospel Chapel community to campus on Wednesday as part of its ongoing Chapel Sermon Series, creating a vibrant evening of worship, Scripture, and fellowship. Students, faculty, and the visiting youth group gathered in the university chapel, where Olivet??s student worship team opened the service...

91�� Donates Over 700 Children’s Books to Local Library

91�� is pleased to support the Anza Valley community through a recent donation of more than 700 children’s books to the Friends of Anza Library, a nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening the Anza Valley Community Library.

Dear Sophie Column: What Is the Mystery of the Cross?

The call to repentance in the New Testament reveals the transformative power of the cross, the moment in which humanity becomes aware that it has resisted and rejected divine love as revealed in Christ. Repentance, in this context, is not merely an ethical correction or moral reform but a profound recognition of humanity’s...

ZSDS Annual Doctoral Colloquium 2025 Successfully Concluded

The Zinzendorf School of Doctoral Studies' 2025 Doctoral Colloquium held at 91�� San Francisco Campus was successfully concluded on October 20. The two-week colloquium was held from October 6 to October 17 with doctoral students from all over the globe.

Christian Perspectives on the Boundaries of Artificial Intelligence

RIVERSIDE, Calif. — At 91��’s Riverside campus, Professor Taegil Ha’s Introduction to Information Technology class offered more than a technical exploration of generative artificial intelligence (AI). It became a space for young Christian students to thoughtfully consider the ethical and spiritual...

91�� Launches Fall Sermon Series Featuring Local Pastors

91�� has begun its Fall Sermon Series, a quarterly event that invites local Anza pastors to preach during the university’s Wednesday services. The event seeks to bring together college students and the broader Anza church community for evenings of worship, teaching, and fellowship. The public is welcome to attend...

Student Worship Team Unite with Local Churches for “Prayer and Praise in the Park” Event

The Anza community gathered in faith and song for the quarterly “Prayer and Praise in the Park” event, held at Minor Park in Anza, California. The evening brought together local churches and worship teams for a time of praise, prayer, and fellowship under the open sky.

Homeland Security and U.S. Attorney’s Office Decline Charges Against 91��

Riverside, CA — September 30, 2025 — Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) and the U.S. Attorney’s Office (USAO) have formally declined to bring charges against the University, according to the joint stipulation filed on September 30, 2025.

91�� Riverside Campus Opens 2025-2026 Academic Year with Convocation

91�� marked the beginning of a new academic year 2025-2026 with a joyful convocation at the Riverside campus on Friday, September 19, dedicating the year to the Lord with prayer and worship. Uniting new and returning students along with faculty and leaders both onsite and online, the gathering sounded the trumpet for...

OU Marks New Chapter with Convocations at Multiple Growing Campuses

91�� officially launched the 2025–2026 academic year with convocation ceremonies held across its campuses in San Francisco, St. Louis, and Orlando. These gatherings brought together students, faculty, local community leaders, and ministry partners to dedicate the new academic season to the Lord through worship,...

Olivet Theological College & Seminary Launches Weekly Column ‘Dear Sophie’

Olivet Theological College & Seminary (OTCS) has introduced Dear Sophie, a new weekly column inspired by the preaching tradition of World Olivet Assembly churches.

91�� Joins Churches for United Evening of Prayer and Praise

91�� was honored to join with local Christian churches in Anza for an inspiring evening of worship at the “Prayer and Praise in the Park” event, held at Minor Park. Worship teams from Living Hope Christian Fellowship, Anza Valley Christian Fellowship, Anza Valley Gospel Church, and 91�� led the...

Class of 2025 Gifts Olive Tree to University as a Symbol of Faith and Legacy

Each year, it has become a meaningful tradition for the graduating class to present a special gift to 91�� — a token of their appreciation, and a way to leave behind a lasting legacy.

91�� Celebrates 2025 Commencement at Riverside Campus

91�� marked a significant milestone with its 2025 Commencement Ceremony, held on June 24 at the Riverside campus. This year’s event was especially meaningful as it included the first cohort of second-generation students from the Olivet community. Among them was Sungil Bae, a Bachelor of Arts in Theology graduate,...

Doctor of Ministry Candidates Reflect on a Journey of Prayer and Scholarship

The Zinzendorf School of Doctoral Studies successfully concluded a week-long series of oral defense sessions for the Doctor of Ministry (DMin) Program, marking the culmination of the 2024–25 academic year.

Olivet Theological College & Seminary Concludes 2024–2025 Academic Year Marked by Growth and Renewed Commitment to Mission

Olivet Theological College & Seminary (OTCS) formally concludes the 2024–2025 academic year, a period widely regarded by faculty and staff as one of exceptional growth, academic advancement, and spiritual renewal. The seminary celebrates what many are calling its most fruitful and progressive year in recent memory.

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