1995-1996 Academic Catalog

20 Christian Ministries Christian Ministries The Christian ministries department coordinates all college-sponsored student ministries. Cedarville views individual ministry involvement to be a vital and neces– sary part of each student's education and personal growth. The mindset and motivation for Christian ministries at Cedarville is reflected in the College's stated purpose and objectives. The College strives to shatter the mindset of isolating Christianity to a Sunday-church experience. Students are taught that biblical Christianity is demonstrating a servant's heart in all arenas of life. All are challenged to consider how their academic disciplines, athletic interests, or hobbies can be used to demonstrate their faith. By stretching students' vision ofministry, Cedarville endeav– ors to develop a constant awareness of the call of God upon their lives to meet the needs of the individuals He providentially brings across their paths. Directed by the vice president for Christian ministries and coordinated through 8 additional full-time staff members and several other part-time staff members, the Christian ministries department provides training and assistance to the hundreds of students who volunteer for any of the more than 100 different ministries each quarter. CedarvilleBaptist Fellowship The Fellowship provides students with opportunities for worship, Sunday school, and prayer meeting right on campus, Sunday mornings, Sunday evenings, and Wednesday evenings. The vice president for Christian Ministries, who also serves as campus pastor, directs the Fellowship, relying upon the Advisory Seven, a group of men elected by the students attending the Fellowship, to help coordinate the services and activities. These men oversee every aspect of the services. Students themselves teach Sunday school classes on a variety of topics. Speakers include off– campus guests, faculty, staff, and students. Special music, choir, song leaders, ushers, and all other positions are filled by students. These opportunities enable stu– dents to use and develop valuable ministry skills while gaining very practical experience. The vice president for Christian ministries desires to be a pastor to the students while they are away from their home church. Students can be assured of his prayerful attention to each need and his strictest confidence in all matters of personal counseling. CommunityMinistries Cedarville College is located in a region known as the Miami Valley, an area encompassing the cities of Colum– bus, Dayton, and Cincinnati as well as the hundreds of smaller communities outside of these major metropolitan areas. Community ministries seek to serve individuals of this area by providing assistance in specialized areas, by meeting individual needs, and ultimately, by demonstrat– ing the love of Christ. Approximately 40 teams serve the community each week. Adult Literacy Students involved in this ministry provide one-on-one or small group tutoring at a local vocational school to area adults seeking the GED (Graduate Equivalent Diploma). The close relationships that result often lead to opportuni– ties for evangelism. Campus InteractionTeams Cedarville is conveniently situated near several other colleges and universities. Ranging in enrollments from 1,000 to 20,000 students, these schools offer Cedarville students excellent opportunities to build friendships with others their own age and win them to Christ. Students utilize Bible studies, discussion groups, and one-on-one interaction to share the truth of God's love. Cedarville College Discipleship Students interested in leading or participating in dis– cipleship programs should contact the Christian minis– tries office. Crisis Pregnancy Centers (CJPC's) Students assist several area centers that endeavor to provide information and counsel to women who are contemplating abortion. Students enrich lives by showing love to people ofall ages.