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Rochester Christian University is partnering with Pepperdine University in a $7.5 million grant Pepperdine received from Lilly Foundation Inc. to empower and equip congregations in rural areas and small towns by providing professional development, networking and spiritual support. The grant for RCU is part of Pepperdine University’s national program to strengthen the leadership of ministers and lay leaders in small town and rural churches, funded by the gift from the Lilly Endowment.  The $400,000 grant will help RCU identify, recruit and partner with Church of Christ congregations in the Great Lakes region. Each congregational cohort will contain a mixture

Rochester Christian University proudly hosted its 54th Annual Partnership Dinner at the Royal Park Hotel on April 12, bringing together more than 600 donors, alumni, friends, and partners to celebrate a shared commitment to Christian higher education. The evening raised over $160,000 for tuition assistance—supported by a record-breaking 58 sponsorships—marking one of the most impactful nights of giving in the university’s 65-year history. The evening began with a special VIP reception where sponsors and members of the RCU community gathered for conversation, refreshments, and a chance to meet guest speaker Jake Bates. Photos from the VIP reception can be