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Students Experience the Arts at Annual Church Event

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Olivet Launches WEAâ€™s First Leadership Course: The WEA Leadership Institute of the World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) has launched its first course, Effective Public Engagement, in collaboration with its global partner, Olivet University.

Students Experience the Arts at Annual Church Event: JCM and OCAD students attended the Art Festival at Trinity Baptist Church in Livermore, CA. The annual event offers an opportunity for local Christian artist to gather for a weekend of arts, music, and worship. The theme was entitled â€œLet All Creation Praise The Lord.(Psalm148)â€

JCM Dean Explores Music & Worship: Dr. Merril Smoak shares his thoughts on the effects of worship in Christian life and how God engages through music. He is passionate about leading others to the Lord through worship and singing. Dr. Smoak also serves as an associate pastor of music and worship at Trinity Church in Livermore,CA.