1995-1996 Academic Catalog

Ministries The S11111111er Swordbearers were one offour music or puppet teams that traveled in the United States to minister in churches and camps. Drama and Puppet Ministries The Lifeline Players An eight-member group comprised of male and female students from a variety of majors, this team uses drama to encourage and challenge both youth and adults in their faith. Programs typically include short, often humorous, sketches depicting real-life situations where biblical truths can be applied. A traveling ministry, the Lifeline Players minister in churches and schools throughout the Midwest on weekends and during Spring Break. The Master's Puppets Students involved in the Master's Puppets use puppetry and a variety of other teaching methods to minister to children and youth. Men and women from all majors find this to be an extremely effective and enjoyable means of sharing God's truth. MIS Puppets travel to other countries, usually during the Christmas, spring, or summer breaks. The School Year Master's Puppets, normally a six– member team, travel during the academic year and during Spring Break. The Summer Master's Puppets, a five-member team, travels during the academic year and the summer. Stu– dents on this team receive a salary for their summer's work. Evangelistic Ministries While evangelism, sharing the truth of God's love for man, is the ultimate goal of all ministries, several focus specifically on communicating the gospel to non– believers. Open Heirs As 'joint heirs together" this team trains students to do evangelism work in the cities of the greater Miami Valley. This training is designed to help students use the most effective methods ofmaking new friends and leading them to Christ. Spring Break Teams The Inner City Impact Team ministers to children in the inner city of Chicago through tutoring, Bible clubs, and youth activities. Joy Ranch, a home for disadvantaged, abused, and problem children in Hillsville, Virginia, invites students to assist in the maintenance and improvement of ranch facilities and service of residents. In addition to perform– ing light maintenance work, Cedarville students tutor and have social and ministry times with the children. The Master's Mission invites students to Robbinsville, North Carolina, to gain practical experience in physical missions work. Tasks may include clearing brush, falling trees, painting, general construction, and landscaping. The Pacific Garden Mission ministers to the homeless and destitute of Chicago. Through their entertaining yet pointed presentations, the Lifeline Players influence people ofall ages.