"We went to Mexico to staff Puebla Christian School's Spiritual Emphasis Camp. We were the counselors, worship band, and game leaders which made for a busy, crazy, amazing week. I learned, along with many of the campers, the importance of being rooted in Christ and letting Him show His strength through my weakness." (Krista Ray, sophomore) "leading the young students in praise songs in Eleuthera, Bahamas was great because they all loved music so much." (Stan Moran,junior) " I must go," says Dr. David Drullinger, about his upcoming move to Cape Town, South Africa. "If I didn't go, my heavenly Father would take me to the woodshed!" Drullinger is very passionate when he talks about his future in South Africa - a future that includes working at a church plant - Mount View Baptist Church - and teaching college courses at the Church Ministry Institute. After visiting in 2004 and again in 2007, a love for the country and the people fostered in Drulinger's heart. Leaving behind a 19-year teaching career at Cedarville University, Drullinger plans to spend the rest of his life in South Africa. "I first gave my life to missions as a freshman at Bob Jones University," said Drullinger. "I 'm answering a 50-year-old call. You're never too old, I guess." Drullinger goes as a career missionary appointed by Association of Baptists for World Evangelism. In addition to working with the church plant, he will teach college courses such as Wisdom Literature, Greek, and theology. The people of South Africa are very open to Christianity, and they are slowly learning that only God can heal the wounds that are the result of years of apartheid and civil strife. Dr. Drullinger most looks forward to " the opportunity to use all of the experiences, gifts, and skills of the last fifty years." What will be the hardest part of going? Leaving the classroom. " I love my colleagues and the university," Drulinger said, " but the heart of Cedarville is its students."
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