1999-2000 Academic Catalog

The Division of Christian Ministries coordinates all college– sponsored student ministries. Cedarville views individual ministry involvement to be a vital and necessary 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 demonstrates 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. Cedarville endeavors to stretch students' vision of ministry, and develop a constant aware– ness of God's call upon their lives, -a call to meet the needs of the individuals He providentially brings into their lives. Directed by the vice president for Christian ministries and coordinated through 10 additional full-time staffmembers and several part-time staffmembers, the division ofChristian ministries provides training and assistance to the hundreds of students who volunteer for any of the more than 150 different ministries each quarter. Cedarville College Fellowship The Cedarville College Fellowship conducts services on campus Sunday and Wednesday evenings throughout the school year. Seven students elected each year by the student body direct the Fellowship under the leadership of the vice president for Christian ministries. The Fellowship strives to meet the needs of students who are not able to travel regularly to area local churches. It also provides ministry opportunities for students in leadership: speaking, providing special music, ushering, and more. Services are planned to meet the needs of college-age students. Sharing the Good News of the Gospel is vital to the spiritual development of' Cedarville students. Cedarville College is located in a region known as the Miami Valley, an area encompassing the cities of Columbus, Dayton, and Cincinnati as well as the hundreds of smaller communities outside these major metropolitan areas. Community ministries seek to serve individuals and churches of this area by provid– ing assistance in specialized areas, by meeting individual needs, and ultimately by demonstrating the love of Christ. Approximately 80 teams serve the local communities each week AWANA Several churches in the area surrounding the College invite students to work as leaders in their AWANA programs. Students work with all age groups. CorrectionalMinistries Students ministering in this area seek to demonstrate a consistent witness of the Gospel's transforming power in a person's life. There are many opportunities to share the hope of the gospel through listening, Bible study, and directing recreational activities. Counseling and Crisis Pregnancy Ministries As volunteers in local Crisis Pregnancy Centers, students provide infonnation, support, and counsel on the sanctity of human life to women who are contemplating abortion. Evangelism and Urban OutreachMinistries These evangelistic teams use innovative methods of communicating the Gospel to nonbelievers at college cam– puses, gospel missions, and area cities. HospitalMinistries Area hospitals invite Cedarville students to encourage patients and support their staff through their willingness to serve while answering phones, stocking supplies, comforting patients and relatives, and much more. IndependentMinistries The College strongly encourages students to become involved in the church or community organization of their choice and make it their personal Christian ministry. Students should contact the pastoral staff of the church or volunteer coordinator ofthe community organization for information concerning possible involvement. Local Church Teams These teams go to the same church each week throughout the school year to assist in a variety of ministries ranging from nursery work to teaching and song leading. There are many opportunities for Cedarville students to use their academic discipline to assist children, teens, and adults through local tutoring and teaching English as a second language programs.