Spiritual Growth

Spiritual growth and emotional wellness are foundational at OCU.

Spiritual Growth and Student Wellness

We believe the spiritual growth and emotional wellness of our students are foundational for a great educational experience at Orlando Christian University. The resources below have been curated as an easy resource for parents and students.

Click here to read more from Dr. Whitaker about Gospel-Centered Wellness.

As part of our ongoing student wellness initiative, local counselors Holly Rockefeller and Madi Farrell led recent Parent University sessions. Watch the recordings and read their bios below.

  • Watch Session 1
  • Watch Session 2
  • Counselor Bios & Contacts:
    • Holly Rockefeller, LMHC, Holly has been a Licensed Mental Health Counselor since 2008 and has worked at First Counseling for over 10 years. Her primary areas of focus are anxiety, depression, healing from past traumas including sexual abuse, self-esteem, and relationship counseling. Contact Holly Rockefeller at First Orlando Counseling, HollyRockefeller@firstorlando.com and 407-375-9298.
    • Madi Farrell, LMHC, Madi is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who specializes in working with young adults and teenagers who struggle with anxiety and low self-esteem. She also works a lot with clients who are adjusting to a new phase of life (like starting college, entering adulthood, grieving a break up, etc.) and issues pertaining to spirituality and meaning-making. Contact Madi Farrell at madi@takeheartorlando.com and 407-900-1617.
  • Click here for Spiritual Growth & Emotional Wellness Resources.
  • Click here for additional Counselor Resources.

RightNow Media

We are excited to share that our university has FREE access to RightNow Media. It’s the “Netflix of Video Bible Studies” and has an extensive library of faith-based videos that you can access whenever and wherever you want, on your phone, iPad, computer, or at home on your TV. 

Many of our students already have access to RightNow Media, but if you have not created an account with RightNow Media, please complete this Interest Form. An account will be created for you, and you will receive an email from RightNow Media to create and finalize your login information for your personal account.

RightNow Media will be a tool to serve you as you live out your faith at home, at work, and in your neighborhood. RightNow Media has videos for students, parents, married couples, college students, single adults, and working professionals, all aimed at helping you become a more mature follower of Jesus.

We hope this gift is a blessing to you.