It is the desire of Smith Christian University to impart a spiritual vision to all of our students through our courses. Firstly, we need to realize that the Lord desires to plant an onward vision within all of His people. Habakkuk 2:2 says, "Write the vision, and make it plain upon tablets, that he may run that readeth it." We all need a clear, God-imparted vision in order to hit God's mark for our lives. Therefore, one's spiritual vision is very important.

To gain an understanding of the spiritual journey that we, as believers, are on, we need to study the journey of the children of Israel from Egypt, across the Red Sea, to Mount Sinai, through the Wilderness, across the Jordan River, into the Promised Land. This historical journey undertaken thousands of years ago is a type of our spiritual journey as believers from earth to heaven, and from newborn babes in Christ to mature fathers and mothers in the faith.

Many believers and even churches are content in their present spiritual state and are not progressing in their spiritual journey. Even as the children of Israel did not stop, but continued on their journey, so are we called to move on with God until we reach the Promised Land. We must go on to obtain the fullness of what God has in store for us. We believe the Lord desires to birth this vision in the heart of every believer. Ask yourself this question: "Where am I on my spiritual journey, and what is my vision?" Are you pressing on toward the mark of the high calling in Christ Jesus, or have you stopped along the way? Are you content where you are?

Smith Christian University is dedicated to the pursuit of this high and holy calling. Ask the Lord to reveal God's very best for your life. Our prayer is that no matter where you are on your Christian journey, the Lord will place a new progressive vision in your heart and that you will go all the way with Jesus. Dear student, if you will give the teachers and staff at Smith Christian University the privilege of furthering your education, we will seek to impart this spiritual vision to your life.