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5 on the job and in life from the biblical worldview. To Mark, Cedarville faculty are more than just “givers of knowledge”; they are role models of leadership. His professors have met him for coffee and spent time answering questions. Dr. Richard Blumenstock, associate professor of Bible, invited Mark to come to his church and become a leader in the high school youth program. For Mark, it was a privilege to be entrusted with this type of responsibility. By working at his professor’s church, he also saw that his teacher’s words were congruent with the way he lived. Meet Mark Hershey, a pre- seminary Bible major and the Student Government Association (SGA) chaplain. As a Bible major, Mark has taken his share of Bible classes. But he is not alone. Every Cedarville student graduates with a Bible minor. It was in these “minor” classes where Mark’s faith really began to grow and living it out became top priority. One of the great strengths of a Cedarville education is the blending of Bible knowledge and application. Students are equipped to face challenges A Cedarville distinctive, daily chapels shared with friends spark conversations throughout the day about spiritual concepts. As students discuss chapel or Bible class presentations, they encourage one another and grow in their faith. According to Mark, the guys in his residence hall regularly challenge him in his daily walk with God — asking him what he’s doing to further God’s Kingdom. On the surface, serving as SGA chaplain is not a job that appeals to Mark’s personality. Speaking every Friday in front of 3,100 of his peers and being under the spotlight are incredible responsibilities. But it gives him the opportunity to share what he is passionate about. “I want SGA chapels to point people to Christ with worship that is authentic,” he shares. For Mark, Cedarville’s spiritual emphasis is unique even among Christian colleges. Whether at daily chapel services, interacting with professors during class, or in casual discussions with friends, students are always being challenged in their faith. “You can’t escape it,” he says. “If students want to be pushed out of their spiritual comfort zone, Cedarville is definitely the place to be!” always a Cedarville distinctive “At Cedarville, I have been learning more about Christ and my faith. This is a university that cares for students beyond the academics. Cedarville cares for my spiritual needs.” www.cedarville.edu/chapel Chapel…