Generated by Rank Math SEO, this is an llms.txt file designed to help LLMs better understand and index this website. # Central Christian College of Kansas: Central Christian College of Kansas offers Christ-centered undergraduate, graduate, and online programs in McPherson, KS, focused on academic excellence, spiritual growth, and affordable education. ## Sitemaps [XML Sitemap](https://centralchristian.edu/sitemap_index.xml): Includes all crawlable and indexable pages. ## Posts - [Central Christian College of Kansas Students Participate in Mission-Focused Study Abroad Experience in Thailand](https://centralchristian.edu/central-christian-college-of-kansas-students-participate-in-mission-focused-study-abroad-experience-in-thailand/): Students from Central Christian College of Kansas joined peers from Tabor College, Sterling College, and Calvin University this summer for a service-learning and mission-focused study abroad experience in Thailand. The trip was coordinated in partnership with Bread of Life/Paladin Rescue Alliance and led by Dr. Lara Vanderhoof, Associate Professor of Social Work at Tabor College. - [How Central Christian College and Bryckroad Creative Built a Next-Gen Website](https://centralchristian.edu/how-cccks-and-bryckroad-creative-built-a-next-gen-website/): When Central Christian College of Kansas set out to redesign our website, we knew we couldn't settle for the typical college website experience. You know the kind—cluttered navigation, endless dropdown menus, and a design that feels more like a digital brochure from 2015 than a platform built for today's students. - [Students Named to Dean’s List](https://centralchristian.edu/students-named-to-deans-list-2/): McPherson, Kansas - The Registrar for Central Christian College of Kansas has named 74 students from the School of Arts and Science (SAS) to the Dean's List for the Spring 24 Term. Among the 74 SPE students, 37 earned the Dean's Honor Roll (a 3.85 GPA or higher) and 37 received Honorable Mention (a 3.5 – 3.84 GPA). - [Central Christian College of Kansas Introduces New Programs Targeting High-Growth Careers](https://centralchristian.edu/new-programs/): McPherson, Kansas - Central Christian College of Kansas (CCCK) announced today it is adding two new concentrations to provide students with expertise in high-growth areas in which employers are searching for talent. New offerings include Cybersecurity (https://centralchristian.edu/cybersecurity) and Data Science/AI (https://centralchristian.edu/datascience). - [Students Named to Dean’s List](https://centralchristian.edu/students-named-to-deans-list/): McPherson, Kansas - The Registrar for Central Christian College of Kansas has named 76 students from the School of Arts and Science (SAS) to the Dean's List for the Fall 23 Term. Among the 76 SPE students, 32 earned the Dean's Honor Roll (a 3.85 GPA or higher) and 44 received Honorable Mention (a 3.5 – 3.84 GPA). - [Online Students Named to Dean’s List](https://centralchristian.edu/spe-students-named-to-deans-list/): McPherson, Kansas - The Registrar for Central Christian College of Kansas has named 21 online students from the School of Professional Education (SPE) to the Dean's List for the Fall 23 Group A Term. Among the 16 SPE students, 16 earned the Dean's Honor Roll (a 3.85 GPA or higher) and 5 received Honorable Mention (a 3.5 – 3.84 GPA). - [Online Students Named to Dean’s List](https://centralchristian.edu/online-students-named-to-deans-list/): McPherson, Kansas - The Registrar for Central Christian College of Kansas has named 16 online students from the School of Professional Education to the Dean's List for the Spring 23 Group D Term. Among the 16 SPE students, 13 earned the Dean's Honor Roll (a 3.85 GPA or higher) and 3 received Honorable Mention (a 3.5 – 3.84 GPA). - [Online Students Make Fall 2022 Honor Roll](https://centralchristian.edu/online-students-make-fall-2022-d-honor-roll/): McPherson, Kansas - Central Christian College of Kansas is pleased to announce that 15 online (SPE) students made honor roll from the 2022 fall semester group D honor roll. Among the 15 SPE students, 12 made the Dean’s List (a 3.85 GPA or higher) and 3 received Honorable Mention (a 3.5 – 3.84 GPA). - [Central Awards Emprise Bank Business of the Quarter](https://centralchristian.edu/central-awards-emprise-bank-business-of-the-quarter/): The Advancement Office of Central Christian College of Kansas recognizes Emprise Bank as recipient of our Business of the Quarter. The foundation/advancement department of Central Christian College honors businesses in McPherson, KS who reflect business integrity within their operations but also possess values that embody the Central Christian College mission: Christ-Centered Education for Character. - [Online Students Make Spring 2023 Honor Roll](https://centralchristian.edu/online-students-make-spring-2023-honor-roll-b/): McPherson, Kansas - Central Christian College of Kansas is pleased to announce that 27 online (SPE) students made honor roll from the 2023 spring semester group B honor roll. Among the 27 SPE students, 16 made the Dean’s List (a 3.85 GPA or higher) and 11 received Honorable Mention (a 3.5 – 3.84 GPA). - [2023 Outstanding Science & Math Student Award](https://centralchristian.edu/2023-outstanding-science-math-student-award/): Recipients are chosen by the Natural Science/Math department faculty based on the following criteria: - [2023 Bruce C. Johnson Senior Ministry Award](https://centralchristian.edu/2023-bruce-c-johnson-senior-ministry-award/): The bachelor of arts in ministry program is happy to award the annual Senior Ministry award named in honor of the man God used to cast the vision for the first four year program here at Central Christian College- Dr. Bruce C. Johnson. This award was inaugurated for the first time at graduation in the year 2000. - [2023 Teaching Candidate of Character Award](https://centralchristian.edu/2023-teaching-candidate-of-character/): Character can be defined as the mental and moral qualities distinctive to an individual. This year, the Teacher Education Department is awarding one student the "Teaching Candidate of Character" award. Criteria for this award includes a GPA of 3.25 or above, being in good standing with the department, and having senior status. Additionally, candidates must demonstrate positive, Christ-like characteristics and dispositions. - [2023 Jerry Malone Social Science Award](https://centralchristian.edu/2023-jerry-malone-social-science-award/): The Following is the Criteria to Receive the Jerry Malone Social Science Award - [2023 Outstanding International Student](https://centralchristian.edu/2023-outstanding-international-student/): The recipient of this award must have a high GPA, be involved in extra-curricular activities, exhibit a noticeable/positive presence on campus, and be a solid representative of our international students. - [2023 Wall Street Journal Senior Business Award](https://centralchristian.edu/2023-wall-street-journal-senior-business-award/): To receive this award, a student must match these criteria: which are a - [2023 Student Government Leadership Award](https://centralchristian.edu/2023-student-government-leadership-award/): The Student Government Leadership Award criteria are as follows: - [2023 School of Professional Education Faculty of Distinction](https://centralchristian.edu/2023-school-of-professional-education-faculty-of-distinction/): The Following is the Speech Presented by Chief Academic Officer Lara Vanderhoof - [Alumni Highlights – Mikel T. Golden](https://centralchristian.edu/alumni-highlights-mikel-t-golden/): Central highlights Criminal Justice Alumni Chief Mikel T. Golden. He is the Chief of Police at the McPherson Police Department. - [Online Students Make Fall 2022 Honor Roll](https://centralchristian.edu/online-students-make-fall-22-c-honor-roll/): McPherson, Kansas - Central Christian College of Kansas is pleased to announce that 20 online (SPE) students made honor roll from the 2022 fall semester group C honor roll. Among the 20 SPE students, 17 made the Dean’s List (a 3.85 GPA or higher) and 3 received Honorable Mention (a 3.5 – 3.84 GPA). - [Alumni Highlights – Donnie Anderson](https://centralchristian.edu/alumni-highlights-donnie-anderson/): Central highlights Criminal Justice Alumni Donnie Anderson, the Director of the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics. - [Alumni Highlights – Gregory Stout](https://centralchristian.edu/alumni-highlights-gregory-stout/): Central highlights Criminal Justice Alumni Gregory Stout. He is an Assistant Special Agent in Charge at the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Office of Justice Services. - [Alumni Highlights – Cliff Porter](https://centralchristian.edu/alumni-highlights-cliff-porter/): Central highlights Criminal Justice Alumni Cliff Porter (CC’18). He is a Real Estate Agent, Business Owner, and Investor (eXp Realty, LLC and Porter4Properties of South Georgia LLC). Now retired, Cliff Porter was a Sergeant for the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office for 25 years. - [Alpha Sigma Lambda 2023 Nominations](https://centralchristian.edu/alpha-sigma-lambda-2023-nominations/): The Sigma Phi chapter of the Alpha Sigma Lambda Society (ASL) is pleased to announce the nominations of Laura Robinson and Danielle Wood for a scholarship opportunity through the national ASL office. Each chapter may only submit two students for consideration and we consider Laura and Danielle to be excellent representatives of the values of CCCK and the work ethics of our non-traditional students. We wish them luck as their applications are reviewed by the national scholarship committee. - [Students Earn 19 Awards in FBLA State Competition](https://centralchristian.edu/students-earn-19-awards-in-fbla-state-competition/): On March 4th, 2023, Central students competed and placed at the 72nd Annual Kansas Future Business Leaders of America State Leadership Conference. Leaving early in the morning and returning late that same day, the student leaders were able to compete and perform admirably. Butler Community College, Emporia State University, Labette Community College, Pittsburg State University, and the University of Saint Mary were also in attendance to take part in the competitions. - [Online Students Make Fall 2022 Honor Roll](https://centralchristian.edu/online-students-make-fall-2022-honor-roll/): McPherson, Kansas - Central Christian College of Kansas is pleased to announce that 28 online (SPE) students made honor roll from the 2022 fall semester group B honor roll. Among the 28 SPE students, 22 made the Dean’s List (a 3.85 GPA or higher) and 6 received Honorable Mention (a 3.5 – 3.84 GPA). - [Central Awards Alliance Agency Business of the Quarter](https://centralchristian.edu/central-awards-alliance-agency-business-of-the-quarter/): The Advancement Office of Central Christian College of Kansas recognizes Alliance Agency, Inc. as recipient of our Business of the Quarter. The foundation/advancement department of Central Christian College honors businesses in McPherson, KS who reflect business integrity within their operations but also possess values that embody the Central Christian College mission: Christ-Centered Education for Character. - [Central Awards FAICO Business of the Quarter](https://centralchristian.edu/central-awards-faico-business-of-the-quarter/): The Advancement Office of Central Christian College of Kansas recognizes Farmers Alliance Insurance Company as recipient of our Business of the Quarter.  On behalf of Dr David Ferrell, The Foundation Executive Director, and Joe Johnston as Director of Advancement, we present this framed certificate of appreciation to Brian Lopata, President and CEO of Farmers Alliance Insurance Company, and Ryan Hicks, Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer.  We wish to acknowledge Farmers Alliance Insurance Company as a vibrant McPherson community anchor that both values and demonstrates business principles that align with the CCCK Mission Statement:  Christ-centered Education For Character.  Moreover, Central recognizes your faithful support and how your employees actively contribute in civic engagement as leaders in our area non-profit organizations. We appreciate partnering with you as our students and graduates expand their academic application skills and character acumen. - [Central Joins National Effort to Raise Awareness of Human Trafficking](https://centralchristian.edu/central-joins-national-effort-to-raise-awareness-of-human-trafficking/): McPherson, KS – On January 11, 2023, students and staff at Central Christian College of Kansas participated in #wearblueday, a national initiative aimed at raising awareness about human trafficking. This is an issue that impacts communities across the country and the world, and Central is committed to taking a stand against it. - [CCCK Students Make 2022 Honor Roll](https://centralchristian.edu/ccck-students-make-2022-honor-roll/): McPherson, Kansas - Central Christian College of Kansas is pleased to announce that 55 residential (SAS) students have made the 2022 fall semester honor roll and 37 online (SPE) students made honor roll from the 2022 spring semester group D honor roll and the 2022 fall semester group A. Among the 55 SAS students, 23 made the Dean’s List (a 3.85 GPA or higher) and 32 received Honorable Mention (a 3.5 – 3.84 GPA). Among the 37 SPE students, 27 made the Dean’s List (a 3.85 GPA or higher) and 10 received Honorable Mention (a 3.5 – 3.84 GPA). - [Credential As You Go Selects Central for 2023 Cohort for Expansion and Adoption Initiative](https://centralchristian.edu/credential-as-you-go-selects-central-for-2023-cohort-for-expansion-and-adoption-initiative/): ANN ARBOR & MCPHERSON — Credential As You Go today announced its 2023 Cohort of organizations to join the incremental credentialing initiative, including Central Christian College of Kansas. This new expansion and adoption work is supported by a grant from Walmart. - [Homecoming 2022](https://centralchristian.edu/homecoming-2022/): Homecoming 2022 is in the books and what a time we had! The weather was perfect, our Central athletic teams performed well and renewed connections with former classmates were made! - [Students Tour Local Manufacture – Milacron](https://centralchristian.edu/students-tour-milacron/): On October 12th, 2022, students from Central Christian College of Kansas attended a 2 hour facility tour of Milacron, one of the local manufacturers of McPherson, Kansas.  A company supporting over 10,000 employees across the nation, Milacron, is one of the leaders in industrial strength screw production. The students were treated to a brief history lesson regarding the company and some of the applications of the products Milacron produces and the process the raw material take to become the final product. As well as learning about the repair process of broken or used products returned to Milacron. - [All School Picnic 2022](https://centralchristian.edu/all-school-picnic-2022/): A great deal of anticipation was building among the campus community in the weeks leading up to the All-School Picnic. On the morning of Wednesday, September 21, the student body along with staff and some of their families began to arrive at Lakeside Recreational Park in Assaria, Kansas. Located 10 miles south of Salina, the park owners maintain a small lake (Lake Wassy), beach area, water slides, rope swing, and many other amenities including an RV park. This site has long been the traditional location of Central Christian College of Kansas’s All-School Picnic. While the All-School Picnic has been a tradition for many years, this was the second consecutive year in the last six years that the event has taken place. This year’s Student Government Association (SGA) was up to the task, with the help of faculty and staff, of putting on this much anticipated event. - [Central Hosts General McPherson Scholar](https://centralchristian.edu/central-hosts-general-mcpherson-scholar/): "Dr. Woodworth brings a wealth of knowledge to our academic learning community as well as the larger community as he brings to life the history of General McPherson.  This lecture offers a special place in our local history as our community celebrates 150 years." remarks Dean of Students, Dr. Vanderhoof. - [Students Engage at 2nd Annual McPherson Housing Conference](https://centralchristian.edu/housingconference/): On September 29, 2022, Central students and staff served the community at the 2nd Annual McPherson Housing Conference. This was an opportunity to engage civically in a local context as well as network with leaders from around the state. Dr. Lara Vanderhoof, Central’s Chief Academic Officer, has been connected to this group since the origin of this conference giving students access and opportunities to serve. - [ENGAGE 2022](https://centralchristian.edu/engage-2022/): On September 19 and 20, the campus ministry office hosted the fourth annual ENGAGE event. ENGAGE consists of two days of intentional teaching and worship. - [Central Signs Universal Transfer Agreement](https://centralchristian.edu/central-signs-universal-transfer-agreement/): Student transfer opportunities expanded today after the Kansas Community Colleges and Kansas Independent Colleges announced initiation of a Global Transfer and Course Articulation Agreement that paves the way for students to seamlessly transfer from any Kansas Community College to any Kansas non-profit college or university, including Central Christian College of Kansas. After the implementation of the agreement, any student awarded an Associate of Arts (A.A.) or Associate of Science (A.S.) from a Kansas Community College shall be deemed as having fulfilled the general education requirements of their choice of any Kansas Independent Institution. This consistent coordination and ease of transfer will help ensure students graduate on time, with less cost, and with the goal of keeping these students in Kansas. - [Warren Named a 2022 Maud Wyatt Recognition Scholarship Recipient](https://centralchristian.edu/warren-named-maud-scholar/): Central Christian College of Kansas is excited to announce that senior Reece Warren has been named a 2022 Maud Wyatt Recognition Scholarship recipient establishing him as one of the top students in the state. Warren in addition to his academic success is serving as the 2022-2023 Student Body President, as well as, a significant member of the Men's Basketball Program. - [2022-2023 Alpha Sigma Lambda Honor Society Class](https://centralchristian.edu/2022-2023-alpha-sigma-lambda-honor-society-class/): The School of Professional & Distance Education is pleased to announce the 2022-2023 inductees into the Alpha Sigma Lambda Honor Society. Inductees must be in the top 20% of non-residential Juniors and Seniors and submit an application that demonstrates qualities of leadership. We recognize and admire their resolve to continue their education while, at the same time, serving their communities and families! - [Cromwell Serves on Bishop Search Committee](https://centralchristian.edu/cromwell-serves-on-bishop-search-committee/) - [Dr. Vanderhoof Joins the Central Family](https://centralchristian.edu/dr-vanderhoof-announcement/): Central Christian College of Kansas is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Lara Vanderhoof as the new Chief Academic Officer.   - [2022 Alpha Kappa Sigma Award](https://centralchristian.edu/2022-alpha-kappa-sigma-award/): This award is the highest honor bestowed by educational institutions associated with the Free Methodist Church. Co-founded by Central Christian College in 1932, members of this society are chosen by the faculty and must be in the upper third of their class. - [2022 Outstanding International Student](https://centralchristian.edu/2022-outstanding-international-student/): The recipient of this award must have a high GPA, be involved in extra-curricular activities, exhibit a noticeable/positive presence on campus, and be a solid representative of our international students. - [2022 Wall Street Journal Senior Business Award](https://centralchristian.edu/2022-wall-street-journal-senior-business-award/): To receive this award, a student must match these criteria: which are a - [2022 Musician of the Year](https://centralchristian.edu/2022-musician-of-the-year/): The recipient of this award achieves a high level of academic achievement: a 3.3 GPA or higher, has Senior status, exhibits leadership qualities in an ensemble, exhibits a high level of proficiency in an instrument and promise of future achievement, has taken upper-level music credits, and is competent in music theory and aural skills. - [2022 Outstanding Science & Math Student Award](https://centralchristian.edu/2022-outstanding-science-math-student-award/): Recipients are chosen by the Natural Science/Math department faculty based on the following criteria: - [2022 Jerry Malone Social Science Award](https://centralchristian.edu/2022-jerry-malone-social-science-award/): The Following is the Criteria to Receive the Jerry Malone Social Science Award - [2022 School of Professional Education Faculty of Distinction](https://centralchristian.edu/2022-school-of-professional-education-faculty-of-distinction/): Every year the college recognizes a Faculty of Distinction for both the School of Professional Education and the School of Liberal Arts and Sciences. The Faculty of Distinction award is presented to a distinguished full-time faculty member who has been instructing at the College for at least three complete years. In deference to the mission of the college, the candidate must exemplify: - [2022 CCM Musician of the Year Award](https://centralchristian.edu/2022-ccm-musician-of-the-year-award/): The 2022 recipient of the CCM Musician of the Year Award is Jordan Summers. ## Pages - [Veteran & Military Benefits](https://centralchristian.edu/admissions/military-benefits/) - [Net Price Calculator](https://centralchristian.edu/admissions/net-price-calculator/) - [International Students](https://centralchristian.edu/admissions/international-students/) - [Know Your Rights](https://centralchristian.edu/rights/): While most people equate Title IX with athletics or women, it really applies to every member of the campus community (e.g., student, faculty, or staff), providing each with protection from sex-based discrimination. - [Title IX Training Disclosure](https://centralchristian.edu/consumer-information/title-ix-training-disclosure/): Per Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and the U.S. Department of Education’s regulations (34 C.F.R. § 106.45), Central Christian College of Kansas is committed to ensuring transparency in its Title IX processes. 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