Alumni Thoughts
“Heartland Christian College provided me a time to learn more about how to walk with Jesus. Learning practical ways to dig deep into the Bible and learning about the history of the start of Christianity were highlights of my time at HCC. I made lifelong friends with students and faculty in my time at HCC. I currently work as an IT manager, and my time learning about discipleship helps me direct my team. I spent lots of time with my group leaders and faculty talking through life, and I always felt like they had time for me.”
-Josh Smith
Class of 2006
“HCC’s Relational Theology class helped me understand how to put God first, others second and then myself. Life has worked out a lot better for me when I put relationships in the right order.”
-Scott Miller
Class of 2015
“Attending Heartland Christian College was a life changing opportunity to receive biblical instruction and leadership training, which set a course for my service in ministry and Christian education; additionally, the relationships fostered in that season have proven to be of indelible worth and life-long significance.”
-Shabaka Williams
Class of 2004
“The cost that HCC presents gives students the opportunity to save for their next season of life, while gaining quality education about the Bible and other interests, such as Missions and Worship.”
– Daniel Pinon
Class of 2014
How has your Heartland Christian College education contributed to your ability to connect with and serve the community as a deputy sheriff?
Caleb Barton
It might be hard to see how a Bible College would train someone to be a Deputy Sheriff, but the experiences I had while at HCC definitely did just that. While enrolled I was provided many opportunities to connect with and serve those around me needing help and, at times, simply an encouraging word. From Servanthood class to missions trips I always had an opportunity to get out of my shell, put my priorities and desires aside, and show people who Jesus is through my actions.
It really is no different than what I do as a Deputy in Shelby County. Most of the time I meet people on the worst day of their life and the one thing they need in that moment is the love of God.