Training Men and Women for Christian Service for 60 years
  • Jordan Howerton
    God never lets go, and He never lets up. At first, Jordan resisted the call to ministry, but now he inspires thousands of people every week to worship the Father.
  • Juliet Rose
    The pursuit of happiness. The passion of a preacher. The power of the Gospel. From Vegas to Joplin, Juliet's story epitomizes the grace of Jesus Christ and the transformation that can take place when the Gospel is preached.
  • Melissa Jackson
    When God's ambassadors take the Gospel, lives are changed. Melissa is using her OCC education to help bring healing to the hurting in Cambodia.

About Joplin

Joplin Panoramic View

Located on Historic Route 66 and I-44, the City of Joplin is "America's Boomtown." The city's has 47,000, residents, yet the daytime commerce population swells up to 250,000, making it the fourth-largest metro area in Missouri. Scores of national and worldwide ministry headquarters are based in Joplin, including Christ in Youth, Good News Productions International, American Rehabilitation Ministries and College Press/Heartspring Publishing.

With over 2,000 hotel rooms and 150 restaurants, the Joplin area offers small town charm with myriads of shopping and dining destinations. When you visit OCC, you'll want to experience the George Washington Carver National Monument, Precious Moments Park, Grand Falls, Gourmet Candy House and Factory, Spiva Center for the Arts, Sunshine Lamp District, Joplin Museum Complex, Reptile World, The Bridge Skatepark, Sandstone Gardens and the new Wildcat Glades Conservation & Audubon Center.

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Joplin Convention and Visitors Bureau

Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce

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Hotel Reservations - Discounted Rates
When you make reservations at these hotels please mention that you are attending an event at OZARK CHRISTIAN COLLEGE to receive discount rates. You must make reservations with the local branch (not via the Internet or an 800 number) to get discount rates. These prices are subject to change and local taxes. 

Holiday Inn
3615 S. Range Line
417.782.1000
$68.00
+ tax
Single or double occupancy, free high speed Internet, indoor pool, hot tub, fitness center, business center, game room, restaurant available.
Hampton Inn
3107 E. 36th Street
417.659.9900
$79.00
+ tax
Single or Double Occupancy, complimentary high-speed internet access, business center, outdoor pool, fitness center, microwave and refrigerator in guest rooms, complimentary hot breakfast.
Fairfield Inn
3301 S. Range Line
417.624.7800
$74.00
+ tax
Two queen beds, Microwave/refrigerator in all rooms, Indoor pool and hottub, Complimentary high speed internet, Complimentary off-site fitness center, Rate includes hot breakfast with eggs, sausage, biscuits &gravy, waffles, juices and more!

Baymont Inn & Suites
3510 S. Range Line
417.623.0000

$54.95
+ tax
King size bed or 2 full, free high speed wireless Internet, hot tub, business center, indoor pool, free deluxe breakfast.
Comfort Inn & Suites
3400 S. Range Line
417.627.0440
417.627.9341
$49.99
+ tax
Continental breakfast, Internet, pool, hot tub, and microwave/refrigerator in all rooms, fitness center, computer in lobby for patron use. 
Days Inn
3500 S. Range Line
417.623.0100
$57.00
+ tax
2 beds/2 people, microwave, fridge, coffee maker, free high speed wireless internet, outdoor pool, full hot breakfast.

Drury Inn
3601 S. Range Line
417.781.8000 (FAX same)

$71.99
+ tax
for 2 people,
$10 for each additional
2 full size or king beds, high speed Internet, free 1-hour/day long distance, free local calls, in-room coffee, exercise room, indoor pool, hot tub, free evening beverages & snacks, free quick start breakfast.
LaQuinta Inn (formerly Ramada Inn)
3320 S. Range Line
417.781.0500
 $65.00
+ tax
Queen size beds, free continental breakfast, high speed Internet, microwave, fridge.
Marriott Towne Place Suites
4026 Arizona Ave.
417.659.8111 ext.4906
Studio
$69.00
+ tax
Fully-equipped kitchen in every suite, executive work desk, voice/data phone lines, voice mail, high-speed Internet, free local calls, DVD player in every suite, free DVD library, 24-hour laundry, 24-hour exercise room, indoor pool, free healthy start breakfast.
Microtel Inn & Suites
4101 Richard Joseph Blvd.
417.626.8282
(south of the intersection of I-44 & Range Line)
$50.00
+ tax
2 queen beds, Indoor pool, laundry facility, continental breakfast, free high speed Internet.
Quality Inn
417.627.0400
417.627.9341
$42.99
+ tax
Continental breakfast, Wireless Internet, Free local calls, fitness center, computer in lobby for patron use.

 

Other Accommodations

Hilton Garden Inn 2644 E. 32nd Street 417.206.6700
Motel 6 3031 S. Range Line 417.781.6400 or 800.466.8356
Super 8 Motel 2830 E. 36th Street 417.782.8765 or 800.800.8000
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    Come experience Tuesdays at OCC! We think your time is worth $500, so visit our campus on a selected Tuesday and you will earn a $500 scholarship!