2016-17 Undergraduate Academic Catalog

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Ministry Opportunities
Cedarville University is dedicated to ministry involvement
as a vital part of each student’s education and spiritual
growth. Students are challenged to consider how their
academic disciplines, interests, and abilities can be used to
build relationships and share the Gospel with the people He
intentionally places in their lives. Directed by the Associate Vice
President for Christian Ministries and coordinated through 14
full-time staff members, Christian Ministries provides training and
assistance to the hundreds of students who volunteer each year.
Chapel
It has been said that the heartbeat of Cedarville University
is the daily chapel service held in the newly remodeled James
T. Jeremiah Chapel. At 10 a.m. each morning, the auditorium
comes alive as the University gathers to worship, pray, hear from
God’s Word, and contemplate relevant issues facing the body of
Christ today. Chapel is a place for students to grow and connect
as speakers inspire and challenge the University family. Many
students participate in one of the many chapel bands that lead
worship each day. Alumni often mention chapel as one of the
things they miss most after graduation.
Church Relations
Church Relations seeks to engage Christ-centered churches
and their leadership in order to build and strengthen strategic and
reciprocal relationships, connect churches to the resources of
Cedarville University, and promote student involvement in local
churches. This engagement occurs through a number of activities
and efforts.
• Pastor Appreciations — Students, faculty, and staff are
encouraged to express appreciation for their pastors who
have ministered to them. Personal notes and postcards are
used in this effort.
• Annual Conferences — Church Relations sponsors or
supports Cedarville conferences designed to equip and
strengthen local churches, such as the annual Pastors
Conference, Worship 4:24, Bioethics Conference, and other
events, addressing a variety of issues facing the church.
• Regional and National Conferences — Cedarville staff
members represent the University to pastors and churches at
a number of regional and national conferences.
Discipleship Ministries
Discipleship Ministries seeks to create opportunities that foster
and flourish 2 Timothy 2:2 relationships, where as a result of
walking together, students grow in their relationship with Christ as
well as their ability to train others to do the same.
Nearly one-third of the student body is involved in
upperclassmen-lead Bible studies. These groups meet weekly
throughout the school year and create an atmosphere for spiritual
growth through accountability, prayer, open discussion, and loving
community. Every fall, students can sign up to join a group.
Fit To Be Tied is another strategic ministry specifically targeting
seriously dating, engaged, or newly married couples. Student
couples meet regularly with their mentor couple throughout the
school year as well as attending five relevant seminars focused on
building Christ-honoring marriages.
Global Outreach — Local
Students reach out to their neighbors through local churches,
community outreach teams, and spring break teams using their
resources, talents, and time to live out the Gospel while serving
others. Cedarville University is located in a region known as the
Miami Valley. The cities of Columbus, Dayton, and Cincinnati are
close by, as well as hundreds of smaller communities. Dozens of
student-led teams serve faithfully in these local communities and
churches each week.
• Local Church Teams — students serve alongside church
members in many areas such as worship/music, youth
ministries, children’s ministries, Awana, nursery, etc.
• Local Outreach Teams — students serve in various agencies
and faith-based organizations including crisis pregnancy/
abstinence and counseling ministries, evangelism/urban
outreach, English tutoring, youth and children’s ministries, jail/
detention centers, hospitals, nursing home/elderly visitation,
special needs, etc.
• Spring Break Teams — students have the opportunity to join
a weeklong team that travels to serve with ministries such as
the Inner City Impact (Chicago), Angel House (Dearborn),
Shepherds Ministries (Wisconsin), Service Over Self
(Memphis), and Cedarville Urban Partnership (Atlantic City).
Global Outreach — International
Proclaiming the Gospel to the nations while experiencing
missions firsthand, our students reach out around the world. Each
year during breaks and in the summer, hundreds of students serve
assisting missionaries while also discerning God’s direction in
their lives. Participants raise their own financial and prayer support
prior to leaving and report on their ministries upon returning.
Since 1971, over 6,000 teams have served in 91 countries.
Each year opportunities for service include medical, computer,
engineering, sports, orphan care, teaching English as a second
language, music, and physical labor. Every student is encouraged
to minister cross-culturally before graduation. Contact Global
Outreach for details.
HeartSong Ministries
HeartSong Ministries communicates the livable reality of the
Gospel as seen through genuine worship. Whether at a large
conference or small youth event, HeartSong intentionally balances
music, Scripture, and life stories to engage audiences in a way
that is distinctively Cedarville. Teams rehearse approximately
six hours a week and travel a minimum of five weekends each
semester and 10 weeks during the summer. Auditions are held
each year during the first week of school. HeartSong is excited
to reach out to thousands of young people across the country
and introduce them to the incredible opportunities available at
Cedarville University.
Selecting a Ministry
• Consider your interests. Select a ministry that allows you to
do something you enjoy.
• Consider your vocational goals. There are many ministries
that are directly related to the majors offered at Cedarville
University. A ministry related to your chosen field can help you
decide if you have made the right choice and in some cases
may lead to an internship, reference, or employment.
• Talk with upperclassmen. Find someone who has experience
in the ministry you are considering.
• Watch your email for ministry opportunities that will be
announced.
• Talk with the Christian Ministries staff in the Dixon Ministry
Center. They are available to answer questions you might
have.
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