1997-1998 Academic Catalog

Ministries Touring Ministries Touring teams offer an exciting opportunity to minister and represent the college. All these teams are given a salary and are auditioned by a staff director. Teams rehearse approximately six hours a week and travel up to four weekends a quarter. Team audition times are announced during CollegeWeek. Lifeline Players A group comprised of men and women 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 travel– ing ministry, the Lifeline Players minister in churches and schools throughout the Midwest on weekends and during spring break. Master's Puppets Sti.Idents involved in the Master's Puppets use puppetry and a variety of other teaching methods to minister to children. Men and women from all majors find this to be an extremely effective and enjoyable means of sharing God's tmth. Abundant Life Singers A mixed ensemble of singers, keyboard accompanists, and a sound technician, this group travels during the school year and the summer for eight weeks. Kingsmen Quartet A six-member group of four singers, a pianist, and a sound technician, this group travels during the school year, spring break, and the summer for eight weeks. Swordbearers A mixed ensemble of singers, keyboard accompanists, and a sound technician, this group travels during the school year and the summer for eight weeks. Students enrich lives by showing love to people ofall ages. Theatrically talented students use their abilities to reach young people through the Lifeline Players, a traveling troupe that presents Biblical messages through entertaining drama. Spring Break Ministries A number of teams are available to give students the opportunity to minister over the school's spring break. Minstries include, but are not limited to: 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, 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, unwed mothers, and children. Shepherd's Home gives students the opportunity to serve by helping with mentally retarded adults.