SUMMER, 2018 Issue
C.E.U. EXCEL Quarterly Newsletter
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Founder & Chancellor’s Desk
Our Vision and Mission of Christian Education
By Overseer Melveena D. Edwards, Ph.D.
Our
VISION
at Capstone Excelsior University, LLC is empowering globally through education based upon the premise and commitment to the “spirit of excellence” in customer service—contributing in theological, ministerial, and Christian counseling studies, and in working together for the whole body of Christ.
Our
MISSION
at Capstone Excelsior University, LLC is to serve others in the areas of Christian education and offer training in ministry. Our distinct and unique mission is that the busy adult student may experience affordable quality educational services though
educating, training, preparing, equipping, enhancing and imparting to those who have a call to Christian ministry.
We offer personalized student programs that meet individual needs, and opportunities to
excel
"ever upward…even higher" preparing for
SUCCESS
. A virtual experience that will help students excel, in ministry!
Our
PURPOSE
at Capstone Excelsior University, LLC is vast. Some years ago, while teaching a class surrounding the subject of salvation, I became convinced of a significant need and how imperative it is to teach the doctrine of "God's plan for salvation." I also recognized during counseling situations how vital the "Word of God" is in navigating and changing the course of one's' life, thus bridging, or closing the gap to salvation. The "gap" is: Satan's plan, his devices, his creativity of sin, strongholds, sly underhanded schemes, chicanery, trickeries, demonic assignments, weapons he attempts to form, or his inventions, etc. that he uses to gain effect. It is simply Satan's pit. As a counselor and educator, I am fully committed, and I desire to make this gap of no affect. Bridging the gap to salvation may be accomplished through the vehicle of Christian counseling and Christian education.
Today
, through the strength of three powerful colleges C.E.U. offers studies in theology, ministry, and Christian counseling for the learner with an educational goal of preparing for a successful ministry. Don’t delay, enroll today!
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Gospel
"Good News" Corner
The Heart of a Man
By Elder Ruben A. Minor, B.S.B.S., M.B.A., D.R.A
College of Ministerial Studies | New Curriculum and Certificate of Completion Comprehensive Study Program
Faith
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Family
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Fitness
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Finance
Men’s Movement
Proverbs 27:17
F4
stands for Faith, Family, Fitness and Finance! It’s an organization of men who will no longer allow the issues of the past, or present to define us, but rather use them as platforms to grow from, to live by and thrive as a better man, husband and father. The way we accomplish this task is through the Proverbs 27:17 formula that says, “As iron sharpens iron, so does a brother sharpen the countenance of a friend!” The whole principle is centered around the irrefutable fact that we need each other to be successful and healthy! God designed our need for each other strategically, and thus created it, fitly joined together.
Each core value of the Movement is understood by most believers, however, the scripture reference associated with it underscores the application appropriately.
Faith
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from the scripture of James 2:14 states, “What does it profit, my brethren, though a man says he hath faith, and have not works? Can faith save him? Faith alone is what saves us, but it also demands an actionable response. What makes this difficult is when there is an actionable response, but the result doesn’t manifest itself in the manner we think, believe or expect it to. This creates a pain point of discouragement and sometimes even anger. Many of God’s children are angry at God because the seeming rejection, disappointment, or ignoring of my needs mimic an all too familiar experience with our natural fathers and mothers. What God is looking for us to do at this point is to simply, believe his word and stand on it as the pillar and rock it is!
Family
, the father of a righteous child has great joy; a man who fathers a wise son rejoices in him! Proverbs 23:24. Our family structure in this current and recent generations has experience significant damage and scorn. The absenteeism of fathers, either physically, and or emotionally, has birthed a rebellion in young adults and older one alike that is camouflaged under the premise of “being true to myself!” Really what is at play is “self-truth!” Self-truth is destructive when it doesn’t come from the right place. The bible does tell us in Romans 12:3, “For I say unto every man that is among you, through the grace given unto me, not to think of himself/herself more highly than he ought to think, but soberly according as God has dealt every man the measure of faith. We obviously are to think of ourselves in a confident and secure way because it has everything to do with emotional health, but it must be under the obsesses of a sound rational mind, and when not, it opens the door to the attributes of a different father, and his name is Satan. He was consumed with him- “self.” That mentality is ever present in most of today’s issues and challenges! The world has leaders that are absolutely focused on not the issues that could change the world, but them!
How do you appropriately lead your family structure in a time when we are inundated with so much self-love, self-approval, self-truth, self-pleasure, and self-gratification! To father during a time like this, to lead during a time like this, to assume the rightful position as a leader during a time like this demand standing for principles that are based in the word of God!
Fitness
and the demand to be fit and be healthy has taken on a persona of its own. While the bible does say, bodily exercise profits little, but let’s be clear, there is a profit! 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 is amazing in that makes clear the need to be physically fit. “What? Know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own? For ye are bought with a price, therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God’s! Don’t make exercise a half-hearted endeavor! Set goals, create a plan, and then execute it. Don’t’ be afraid to pray for help!
Fitness should have a balanced place in our lives! Our bodies that God gave us, this magnificent gift that God gave us demands we take care of it. When we do, the dividends it pays off gives us productivity and long life! When we couple what we put in our bodies, the right nutrients, and foods, we will get the most appreciative thank you from our bodies by giving us strength, endurance and extended health when we need it most!
Finance
, according to Deuteronomy 8:18 says, “But thou shalt remember the Lord thy God for it is He that giveth thee power to get wealth, that he may establish his covenant which He swore unto thy fathers, as it is this day!”
For so many years, it was not appreciated or recognized as a good thing when it comes to making money, generating ideas for various streams of income or to have an entrepreneurial approach to being financially successful. I do not believe I need to get on a tangent to encourage people to plan for tomorrow! Retirement age is coming, an unexpected family or home emergency, or even worst, and unexpected medical emergency that could rock the foundation of our finances! How do we prepare for and live so that if those things happen, we are not rocked to our core, but our core is strong enough to endure?
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INSIDE THIS ISSUE
- Founder & Chancellor’s Desk
- Provost Corner
- Christian Counseling Spotlight
- Gospel Good News Section |F4 Men’s Ministry Launch
- What’s New at C.E.U.
- Contact US
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"Help is on the Way"
By Elder Phyllis J. Bradley, B.C.C., S.A.C.C.-C.P.M., N.C.C.A.-P.C.M., C.T.C.
If you have a call to the area of Christian Counseling, prepare yourself for a successful ministry. Enroll in Capstone Excelsior University, LLC—C.E.U. to begin your journey and
EXCEL
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LEARN MORE
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INSIDE THIS ISSUE - EXCEL
"Ever Upward...Even Higher"
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Provost Corner
Repositioning & Branding
By Chaplain Davonna L. Booth-Minor, B.S.B.A., M.B.A., D.R.A.
As one of the chief financial managers of Capstone Excelsior University, LLC, I am extremely excited to share what has been on the new horizon regarding our marketing strategies, branding perspectives, and heightened executive credentialing component relevant to our line of business.
Decades ago branding was defined as a name, slogan, sign, symbol or design, or a combination of these elements that distinguish one product or service from another. However, repositioning and branding is more than these components. At C.E.U. we believe that our branding campaign is one of the most important aspects of our line of business! Our brand is our toolbox of marketing and communication method creating a lasting impression to our potential students.
It is stated that, “consistent, strategic branding leads to a strong brand equity.”
This summer C.E.U. executive team have been working diligently to
EXCEL
toward greatness in our mission: “Empowering Globally Through Education!” With our refined business prospects and creating enhanced educational programs designed for the busy adult—we can ensure “
personalized student programs that will meet student needs, their educational goals, and opportunities to
EXCEL
"ever upward, even higher" preparing for
SUCCESS
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Launching and Conference
F4
launched its first successful men’s conference on July 28, 2018 hosting profound speakers, and resulting in a life changing experience for all men/participants!
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F4
Men’s Movement believes that these four core values are the foundation to every man’s LEGACY! The bible declares that a good father leaves an inheritance for his children’s children. It’s not just a legacy of faith, prayer or good works, but transference of wealth through businesses and entrepreneurial opportunities, so that the generations coming after us will be able to live and thrive because their father was intentional with the core values of F4!
Faith, Family, Fitness and Finance is our
LEGACY
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F4
Men’s Movement is a nonprofit organization of men that are charged with leveraging our life’s experiences and using them as platforms for change, and progression in our lives and in the lives of those in our sphere of influence. Our focus is on understanding our Faith – knowing and being convinced of what we believe!
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Should you decide that you would like to support financially, please feel free to go to our website:
You can click the donate tab to give. Please feel free to contact me directly with any questions.
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Capstone Excelsior University, LLC (CA) – C.E.U
Accreditation
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Accrediting Commission International—A.C.I.
C.E.U. is primarily a religious school. Credits earned are not guaranteed to be accepted by secular or state run programs. C.E.U. is accredited by Accrediting Commission International – A.C.I. which is a private school association unrelated to government accreditation.
Certification:
National Christian Counselors Association
-N.C.C.A., Certified Academic Institution-C.A.I.
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Empowering Globally through Education
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Motto: “Ever Upward…Even Higher”
~Prepare yourself for a successful ministry~
Purpose and Description: A degree granting theological institution and seminary providing private postsecondary and vocational Christian education.
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WHAT’S NEW AT C.E.U.
New website launching!
C.E.U.
recently launched its new
EXCEL
website that is user friendly and easy to navigate by the viewer. Visit our beautiful website at
http://www.CapstoneEU.org
and be accelerated and illuminated!
FIND YOUR EXCEL POTENTIAL!
Check out personalized student programs that meet your needs, and opportunities to excel "ever upward, even higher" preparing yourself for
SUCCESS.
A virtual experience that will help you excel, too!
EXECUTIVE TEAM WEBEX MEETINGS & WEBINARS
C.E.U.’s National Executive Team is Staying Connected!
COMMITTED
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PROFESSIONALISM
Our national executive team is excited about our new perfect combination for more productive meetings:
Cisco WebEx Meetings + Cisco Spark work perfectly together to keep our
C.E.U.
executive team connected. We now have “Host WebEx Meetings” and then use Cisco Spark to keep the conversation going in a secure, and organized spaces.
The WebEx methodology Helps our team stay productive and prepared for our students:
- Schedule and join HD video conferences on all your devices
- Instantly share, edit, and whiteboard work with your team
- Send messages and files securely—anywhere, any time
- Keep projects on track with seamless team workspaces
Our
C.E.U.
students will partake in this same method through scheduled classes, webinars, seminars, and symposiums.
C.E.U.’s Purpose and Mission:
The purpose of this theological university is to offer training in ministry. The mission of C.E.U. is intended for educating, training, preparing, equipping, enhancing and imparting to those who have a call to Christian Ministry. Our Christian Educational Services are for Christian and ministerial purposes only and is non-secular in purpose, design and content.
Capstone Excelsior University, LLC- C.E.U. is a university led by a governing Board of Trustee, Administrative Staff, and Associate Adjunct Faculty. We are guided by the "Word of God," and the apostles' doctrine according to Acts 2:42 that will provide advanced specialized higher learning in theological studies/education that is within the five-fold ministry, to educate, train, prepare, equip, enhance, and encourage individuals (ministers) for their call.
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Contact Us & Stay Connected!
Capstone Excelsior University, LLC
C.E.U.
(California & Ohio)
P. O. Box 3329
Westerville Ohio, 43086-3329
Website:
Facebook:
Telephone and Fax:
(877) 852-7536
Enroll at C.E.U. and EXCEL
through
Affordable Global Quality Education
Students who attend the Capstone Excelsior University, LLC (CA & OH) ―C.E.U. will gain knowledge and education in:
- preparing for a successful ministry
- choosing a degree with an emphasis and own learning style― {distance learning, correspondence, global online courses, and classroom learning options}
- earning a degree in theological studies, Christian counseling, or ministerial studies
- becoming a certified Christian counselor
- becoming a licensed Christian, clinical, or pastoral counselor
- obtaining ministerial training with catechism for licensing and ordination
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imparting ● educating ● training ● preparing ● equipping ● enhancing individuals commissioned for ministry
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