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Zinzendorf Dean Delivers Presentation at ETS Annual Meeting: Zinzendorf School of Doctoral Studies Dean Dr. Donald Tinder gave a presentation on the topic "Denominationalism: The Mostly Missing Topic within Ecclesiology" at the 2014 Evangelical Theological Society's 66th annual meeting in San Diego, CA.

Winter Doctoral Colloquium Offers Zinzendorf Students Inspiration: Olivet University's Zinzendorf School of Doctoral Studies held its Doctor of Ministry Colloquium for Candidates to present their projects at its Riverside, CA campus in December.

Jubilee Dean Receives Award of Excellence: On October 20, 2014 The Fellowship of California Church Musicians' Conference presented to Dr. Merril Smoak, Dean of Olivet University's Jubilee College of Music, the JOSEPH DANIEL EXCELLENCE IN CHURCH MUSIC AWARD. The award states that Dr. Smoak was presented the Joseph Daniel Award "For his excellent musical leadership for the cause of Christ in California."