About Us

OCU ’s Values that enable us to pursue our Mission are:

1. Be a Servant to Others: “Amen, I say to you, whatever you did for these least of mine, you did it for me.” (Matthew 25:45). Serving others is one of the most essential components of the Christian life. When we practice charity in the world around us, it is an act of social justice, compassion, and love. As our students know, at Open Christian University we encourage serving others through different volunteer ministry and service opportunities. While Christian Service outside of university is an important component of living your values, there are plenty of opportunities to be a servant to others during the school day. When you strive to be helpful, or even simply cheer someone up if they’re having a rough day, you are putting the needs of others before your own, and that has a huge impact—on others and on yourself!

2. Practice Honesty: “Therefore each of you must put off falsehood and speak truthfully to your neighbour, for we are all members of one body.” (Ephesians 4:25). You may not think about it, but we all have many opportunities to tell white lies throughout the day. Practising honesty is one way to become more mindful of your values. In the classroom, on the sports field, and during other activities throughout the day, strive to be truthful with your words and actions.

3. Work and Learn with Integrity: “For we are taking pains to do what is right, not only in the eyes of the Lord but also in the eyes of man.” (2 Corinthians 8:21). We all encounter difficult or frustrating situations throughout the day. As members of a Christian institution, working with integrity means trying your best, even when it may feel challenging to do so. It also means, whether you win or lose, doing so graciously. Another way to show integrity at school is to meet your responsibilities.

4. Demonstrate Respect: “Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor.” (Matthew 7:12). Every human being deserves respect, and school is the perfect place to teach and practice giving it. During the school day, practice showing respect to everyone you come across, whether teachers, fellow students, or support staff.

5. Show Forgiveness: “Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.” (Colossians 3:13). We can’t control the actions of others, but we can control the way we respond to them. Even though other people may not always act in a way we agree with, we can make an effort to forgive them. It’s important to forgive others—but it’s just as important to be forgiving of yourself. Maybe you didn’t do as well as you wanted on a test, or maybe you feel that you performed poorly during a competition. Sometimes, failure is inevitable. The important thing is that you are able to pick yourself up and try again; in other words, be forgiving of your own mistakes and learn from them to do better next time.