Central Christian College of Kansas
Central Christian College of Kansas is a private evangelical Christian college in McPherson, Kansas, United States. Central Christian is affiliated with the Free Methodist Church.[1]
 Central Christian College of Kansas, 2017 | |
Other name | Central |
|---|---|
Former names | Orleans Seminary Central Academy and College Central College Central College of the Free Methodist Church |
| Motto | Christ-Centered Education for Character |
| Type | Private |
| Established | 1884 |
Religious affiliation | Free Methodist Church |
Academic affiliations | Higher Learning Commission |
| President | Lenny Favara |
| Chief academic officer | Jacob Kaufman |
| Location | , U.S. |
| Colors | Blue & gold |
Sporting affiliations | NAIA, NCCAA – SAC |
| Mascot | Tigers |
| Website | www |
Athletics
Central Christian teams are athletically known as the Tigers. The college is a member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), primarily competing in the Sooner Athletic Conference (SAC) since the 2015–16 school year. They are also a member of the National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA) in the Division I ranks. The Tigers previously competed in the now-defunct Midlands Collegiate Athletic Conference (MCAC) from 2002–03 to 2014–15.
Men's sports include baseball, basketball, cheerleading, cross country, esports, golf, soccer, volleyball, and wrestling; while women's sports include basketball, cheerleading, cross country, esports, golf, soccer, softball, volleyball, and wrestling[2]