Calvary University Blog
Warriors Finish in Third
The Warriors picked up a third-place finish in the MCCC Tournament this weekend as the team defeated Central Christian College 4-1 on Saturday afternoon in Ankeny, IA. "It's good to get a win like this," Warrior Head Coach Jayke Maples said. "We worked so hard this...
Warriors Finish Fourth
The Warriors volleyball team looked poised to have a great opportunity to win third place in The MCCC Tournament earlier today as they took a 2-2 tie with momentum on their side into the 5th and deciding set. The Bears had other plans as the team stormed back to win...
Warriors Win Battle of Kansas City
The Warriors volleyball team had a strong showing on Graduate Recognition Night as they swept Kansas Christian College 3-0 in the Pyramid here in Kansas City. With the win, the Warriors move to 1-0 on the season."It was a great team effort tonight,"...
Warriors Get Big Victory in Joplin
The Warriors picked up another conference win on the season as the team defeated Ozark Christian College 3-1 on Tuesday afternoon in Joplin. With the win, the Warriors improve to 3-3 in conference play."It's good to get a win against anybody in our league because...
Calvary Proudly Hosts Sam Rotman Piano Concert
Calvary University is proud to host seasoned concert pianist, Mr. Sam Rotman, and his performance, Beethoven's 250th Anniversary Concert. Mr. Rotman received his Bachelor and Master of Music degrees from the Juilliard School in N.Y.C. His most prestigious award was...
Freshmen Lead Warriors to Victory Saturday
The CU freshmen had a dominant performance on Saturday as they led the Warriors to a sweep over Great Lakes Christian College. "The freshmen were good tonight," Warrior Head Coach Josh Johnson said. "Elle took over in set...
Second Half Goals Lead to a 6-0 Shutout
The Warriors scored a handful of second-half goals as the team shutout Central Christian College 6-0 on Tuesday afternoon in Kansas City, MO. With the win, the Warriors improve to 3-3-0 on the season."I was proud of the guys and the way they created energy in the...
EXPLORE MISSIONS EVENT
presented byLOCATION The CABRE Building on the campus of Calvary University 15900 Kensington Ave. Kansas City MO 64147 (see map on this page) SCHEDULEThursday, November 17, 2022evening 9:00-10:00HAYSTACK PRAYER MEETING Mobilizing Missions, Zane BloomFriday,...
Dr. Bonine reflects on time with Calvary alumni in Europe
Bonine's travels took him all across Europe, traveling via train by night, and visiting Calvary alumni serving as missionaries by day."I told the people I met along the way about my visits with Calvary grads, which then led to several spiritual conversations!" At the...
Constitution Day 2021
The United States Constitution was signed at Independence Hall in Philadelphia by a convention of state representatives on September 17, 1787. September 17 is a day set aside by Congress to celebrate the signing and to reflect on the importance of the underlying legal...
Warriors Top BBC in Five Sets
The Warrior volleyball team looked poised to win their 5th match of the season as they took a 2-1 lead over Baptist Bible College Monday night. The Patriots had other plans as the team stormed back to tie the Warriors two games apiece and to take the match to a...
Dr. Teddy Bitner is passionate about campus community
"When you choose to focus on God, no matter what's going on around you, everything comes into perspective." Dr. Teddy Bitner began at Calvary University during the 1999-2000 school year as a history teacher. During his first semester, Bitner was still working for the...
Calvary Soccer Wins Two in a Row
The Warrior men's soccer team improved to 2-1 in conference play on Saturday afternoon as the team scored a pair of goals in the second half to tie the game. They went on to get the golden goal about five minutes into OT to defeat Emmaus Bible College 3-2 in...
Warriors Top Bears
Another win is in the books as The Warriors defeated rival Barclay College 3-1 on Friday afternoon. The Warriors gave the fans their money’s worth today. The Pyramid was full of fans that were wanting to be there to support their Lady Warriors. The first...
Warriors Win at Home
KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI – The Warrior Volleyball Team managed to win Saturday’s matchup against Ozark Christian College. Both teams served inconsistently with too many unforced errors. Calvary was able to separate themselves because of a stronger front-line...
Warriors Win First Game for Maples
KANSAS CITY, MO – The Warrior Soccer Team had a historic day Saturday. It was the team’s first win with Jayke Maples as the head coach. Calvary ended the day with an outstanding 4-1 victory against Barclay College. During the first half of the game, the Warriors...
Soccer Team Performs Well in OT Loss
Belton, MO - Despite a strong first-time performance for the 2021 Warriors, the Ozark Christian Ambassadors still managed to come out on top. Ozark secured a dramatic score during overtime to get the golden goal that gave them the game. Jeovany Castillo...
Warriors Continue to Grow in Texas
FARMERS, BRANCH TEXAS - The Warrior’s Volleyball team is on the rise after a good day going up against Dallas Christian and USAO even though they were outscored in each match. The team improved in their serving skills as they continued to force out of system passes....
Warriors Struggle Against Patriots
ARLINGTON, TEXAS - The Calvary Warriors struggled against Arlington Baptist Friday Afternoon. They had an inconsistent time serving. Communication has still been a struggle and is one of CU’s biggest challenges currently. Despite the tough afternoon, the team is...
Calvary Wins Battle at Texas Christian College
ARLINGTON, TEXAS - The Calvary Warriors were victorious Thursday Night in their match against Texas Christian College! The CU defense was strong in the first set with a tough block. From that point of the match onwards, the Warriors continued to adjust to the...
Alumna Alisha Joyce provides holistic education
“Every day I’m thankful for the biblical education I received at Calvary” Alisha Joyce graduated from Calvary University in 2017 with a Bachelor’s in Elementary Education before getting her Master’s in Special Education from Bethel University. For the last four years,...
Kathryn Phillips: a music department graduate assistant
Phillips presented a fingerstyle guitar piece in General Recital. “Seeing students progress is the biggest joy.” Kathryn Phillips is a 2020 Calvary alumna who has served as a graduate assistant for the music department, teaching multiple students. “I do private guitar...
Celebrating the life of Dr. Donald Urey
Dr. Donald Urey served as president at Calvary Bible College from 1991-1994. Dr. Donald Urey entered the presence of the Lord on June 17, 2021. President Emeritus Urey came to Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary in 1989 as Vice President and Academic Dean....
God’s provision allows for campus updates
Randy Grimm, COO, recognizes God's provision for campus updates The past couple of months have been filled with many different updates to the campus, and the next few months will bring even more. The windows in the Education Building and Madison Hall have been...
Coach Regier is “in the middle of a battle”
“I knelt down at center court, and I asked God to use the broken coach that I was and to make something special. And He has.” Jeanette "Coach" Regier has loved sports her whole life. “When I was in seventh grade," she said, "I knew I wanted to be a coach. I...
Bobby Clayton Memorial Golf Tournament a success
This year’s annual golf tournament — the Bobby Clayton Memorial — was a great success. Thanks to the generosity of all those involved, the tournament raised $5,000 more than expected, totaling $19,245. Thank you to all who participated in the tournament by coming out...
Heath proud of how CU is using technology
“My working here is more than just a job. It’s a ministry.” Aaron Heath Director of Information Technology Adjunct Faculty, General StudiesAaron Heath has been working in the Information Technology department at Calvary University for 27 years. Currently, he is the...
Get Volume 1 of The Warrior’s Pen
The first volume of The Warrior's Pen is now available for download. The editorial board has been hard at work, editing, compiling, and designing this issue. We are incredibly excited to bring you the best writing from Calvary students. This first issue includes...
Rensbergers say Calvary prepared them for missionary life
Currently serving at Ethnos360 in ArizonaLance and Caitlin Rensberger met during their time at Calvary University. Lance graduated in 2016 and Caitlin in 2015 — both majored in Advanced Biblical Studies. The Rensbergers have been married since 2016 and they have a son...
Graduate Assistant Christopher Johnson finding joy in Hebrew
Calvary University graduate assistant, Christopher Johnson, receiving the "Biblical Greek Award" in 2018 from CU Professor, Dr. Neil Nelson."I feel a tremendous obligation and duty to know my material well..." Christopher Johnson has three words of advice for...
Fred Hendricks 2021 Alumnus of the Year
“My years at Calvary were the best years of my Christian life.”Fred Hendricks has been chosen as Calvary University’s alumnus of the year. Hendricks graduated from CBC in 1975 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biblical Studies. Today, he is the senior pastor at Alton...
Golfer Bobby Clayton was a “people guy”
"His charisma, sense of humor and knowledge of the Bible drew people to seek him out."Bobby Clayton was a beloved Calvary alumnus who passed away September 16th, 2020, from cancer. He was one of the people who originally initiated the idea for a golf tournament at...
CU’s focus on the Bible has kept Williamson for 39 years
Joel Williamson speaking in a recentChapel.“This isn't just a school. It's a training ground.” Joel Williamson has been teaching at Calvary University for thirty-nine years. “I stayed at Calvary because Calvary was doing what needs to be done,” Williamson...