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I am honored to have served this institution for more than 20 years as we educate and inspire scholars to learn, grow, serve, and become all that God has designed them to be.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column_inner][\/et_pb_row_inner][et_pb_row_inner make_equal=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;0px||0px||true|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column_inner saved_specialty_column_type=&#8221;3_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/mlii5e30p1dq.i.optimole.com\/cb:hFP7.217\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/ig:avif\/https:\/\/gracechristian.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Office-of-the-President-1.webp&#8221; alt=&#8221;President Kemper in his office at Grace Christian University&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Office-of-the-President&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||100px||false|false&#8221; box_shadow_style=&#8221;preset4&#8243; box_shadow_horizontal=&#8221;-25px&#8221; box_shadow_vertical=&#8221;25px&#8221; box_shadow_color=&#8221;rgba(37,40,42,0.1)&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; inline_fonts=&#8221;Gotham Bold&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>I\u2019ve noticed that the term, \u201cChristian\u201d, has lost much of its meaning in the world today, and even has negative connotations to some. Yet we are\u00a0<em>Grace Christian University<\/em>. In all we do, we strive to hold to the truth of God\u2019s Word graciously and lovingly as the foundation for all belief, education, and practice. We fully recognize that this is a broken world, and that brokenness pervades every person, organization, and religious attempt to please God. There are no perfect people, churches, organizations, or colleges. This is why Jesus Christ came to earth to die in our place.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Gotham Bold';\">God demonstrated His own love for us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.<\/span><br \/>\u2013 Romans 5:8<\/p>\n<p>In light of this reality, the worldview of Grace Christian University is one of respect and honor for God\u2019s creation, and we recognize that God is in the process of reconciling all that is broken by man\u2019s rebellion. We understand the heart of God is to redeem every student and transform them into courageous ambassadors for Christ. This is our mission statement:<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h3><span>Graduating Courageous Ambassadors for Christ Who Make an Eternal Impact Wherever They Go.<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Grace is about more than classes or a degree. It is about molding and preparing students to be used significantly by God in ways that will transform both the students and those they will serve when they graduate.<\/p>\n<p>Our students have a higher calling than just fitting in, being comfortable, or looking \u201ccool.\u201d We strive to challenge our students to stand for Jesus Christ as courageous ambassadors even when it may be counter-cultural. In the depravity of our world, there is a dire need for compassionate people to spread the narrative of hope, grace, and love found in Jesus Christ. This is our highest calling. 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