[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 154 (Tuesday, September 24, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1195]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




         HONORING THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF CHARIS BIBLE COLLEGE

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                           HON. DOUG LAMBORN

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 24, 2019

  Mr. LAMBORN. Madam Speaker, I am pleased to honor the 25th 
Anniversary of Charis Bible College. It is nothing short of miraculous 
to observe the growth that has taken place within the past quarter-
century. Charis was founded as Colorado Bible College in 1994 and was 
originally located in Colorado Springs.
   Charis has grown from its first graduating class of 33 people in 
1996, to include 26 campuses in the United States and 22 international 
locations. Charis's main campus has moved from the Springs to Woodland 
Park and is located on a beautiful piece of property overlooking Pikes 
Peak.
   In my district, the Charis campus provides multiple programs of 
Bible-based education including a practical government degree. It also 
hosts faith-based events throughout the year with discussions on 
Christian art, culture, and politics.
   Charis Bible College was created by Andrew Wommack, who has been a 
pioneer in Christian education and ministry. His vision to have men and 
women steeped in scripture has changed countless lives in my district 
and around the world.
   It was not Andrew's original plan to create a college, but he was 
inspired by 2 Timothy 2:2 which says ``And the things that you have 
heard from me among many witnesses, commit these to faithful men who 
will be able to teach others also.'' 25 years after receiving an answer 
to his prayer, Andrew is continuing to innovate and inspire new 
students.
   Charis students and graduates have invested themselves in our nation 
through prison ministry, care for the homeless, church planting, 
healing of the sick, relief from addiction, service in our schools, 
establishment of Christian businesses, and practicing grace-touched 
citizenship that transforms culture, in the tradition of William 
Wilberforce.
   It is my hope and prayer that as Charis continues to grow, it will 
continue its mission in Woodland Park for many years to come.

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