Welcome to the Stephen Olford Center at Union University

The Stephen Olford Center at Union University is dedicated to facilitating educational programming that embodies the ministry legacy of Dr. Stephen Olford (1918-2004). Dr. Olford was a champion for expository preaching in the United States and around the world. He himself was often termed a preacher's preacher and devoted his life to preaching the Word of God through the power of the Holy Spirit and teaching others to do likewise. The Stephen Olford Center advances the mission of Union University by encouraging and equipping students to serve through the Church and in society with Christ-centered excellence.

Upcoming Events

• Master of Christian Studies students, register now for Spring classes:
  • MCS 535 - Communicating Biblical Truth (Tuesdays)
    Jan 31 - Mar 13, 2012, plus Wed, Feb 8
    Dr. David Olford
  • MCS 520 - Bible Study for Preaching/Teaching (Thursdays)
    Feb 2 - Mar 15, 2012, plus Wed, Feb 15
    Dr. Ken Easley
• Doctor of Ministry program: Now taking application for 2012. Application deadline is March 1.
  • Doctor of Ministry seminars Jan. 16-20 and Jan. 23-27, 2012.
    Guest Speaker: Dr. Kent Hughes.
    learn more (.pdf)
• Associate of Divinity program: Registration now taking place.
  • Classes are starting the week of January 30th. Classes available Mondays and Thursdays at the Olford Center and at the Germantown campus. Satellite locations also available. Please contact Michelle Brown for more information at mabrown@uu.edu or by calling 901-432-7137.
• Social Work CEU Events:
  Contact Lindy Hannah at lhannah@uu.edu or 901-432-7169 to register.
  • February 28, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
    Social Work Issues in Adolescent Health: The State of Teen Pregnancy in Memphis
    Presenter: Shandrian Guinn, LAP, MSSW
    Early Success Coalition, Project Coordinator, LeBonheur Community Health and Well-Being
    Cost: $45.00 (includes lunch), Contact hours: 4
    learn more (.pdf)
  • March 27, 9:00 a.m. - Noon
    The Educational and Economic Impact of Teen Pregnancy in Memphis
    Contact hours: 3
  • April 25, 9:00 a.m. - Noon
    Teen Pregnancy, Health Disparities, and Infant Mortality in Memphis
    Contact hours: 3
  • May 22, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
    Social Policy and Community Action for Infant Mortality in Memphis
    Contact hours: 4
• Winter Monday Evening School - Strengthening Expository Preaching and Teaching
  January 30 - March 12, 2012 | register now
• Spring Monday Evening School - Pastoral Ministries: Essentials of Biblical Leadership
  March 26 - May 2, 2012 | register now
• Christian Life Convention
  Dr. David Olford, Dr. Ted Rendall, Dr. Fred Wolfe, and Dr. Al Whittinghill, speakers
  March 29-31, 2012 | Call Betty Peppenhorst to register at 901-375-4885.
• Preaching Institutes
  • April 24-27 - The Essentials of Expository Preaching | register now
  • May 1-4 - The Essentials of Evangelistic Preaching/International Week | register now
• Full Listing for Institutes, Monday Evening School & Social Work Events