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Flags representing 160 nations were on parade at the entrance to the Columbia International University campus��for the ceremonial opening of ��ο��Ƶ’s Nov. 2-4. ��ο��Ƶ has 24,000 alumni serving in the 160 nations.

To the sound of bagpipes, the ��ο��Ƶ students, alumni, faculty and staff marched the flags down International Boulevard, the entrance to ��ο��Ƶ, and into Shortess Chapel where they were met by the singing of ��ο��Ƶ’s Ambassador Choir. The flags represent the nations where ��ο��Ƶ alumni minister and work around the world.������

One of ��ο��Ƶ’s core values is World Evangelization and reflected in ��ο��Ƶ’s mission: “Columbia International University educates people from a biblical worldview to impact the nations with the message of Christ.”

The Future of Global Mission Conference is a part of ��ο��Ƶ’s yearlong 100th anniversary celebration that continues through November of 2023. ��ο��Ƶ’s student body is attending the three-day conference along with ��ο��Ƶ alumni and community members. The conference culminates with a concert performed by Grammy and Dove Award-winning singer/songwriter a 2003 ��ο��Ƶ alumna.

Featured speakers at the conference include:

•�������������������� Anthropologist Dr. Bob Priest

•�������������������� Ethnomusicologist Dr. Robin Harris

•�������������������� The President of the Mission Agency “Pioneers,” Mr. Steve Richardson

•�������������������� Vice President of Global Church Movements at Cru (Campus Crusade for Christ), Dr. Bekele Shanko

•�������������������� President of ��ο��Ƶ, Dr. Mark A. Smith

As the flags were paraded behind him at the entrance to Shortess Chapel, Smith said he was humbled to be a part of the festivities. Speaking of ��ο��Ƶ alumni, he said, "There are so many giants who have gone before me."��

"I just want to lay my crowns at the feet of Jesus, and say, 'Jesus give them all the credit,'" Smith continued. "I just want to worship with them."��

More information on ��ο��Ƶ's 100h anniversary is at www.ciu.edu/100.��

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