2016-2017 Undergraduate Academic Catalog

Ministry Opportunities Cedarville University is dedicated to ministry involvement as a vital part of each student’s education and spiritual growth. Students are challenged to consider how their academic disciplines, interests, and abilities can be used to build relationships and share the Gospel with the people He intentionally places in their lives. Directed by the Associate Vice President for Christian Ministries and coordinated through 14 full-time staff members, Christian Ministries provides training and assistance to the hundreds of students who volunteer each year. Chapel It has been said that the heartbeat of Cedarville University is the daily chapel service held in the newly remodeled James T. Jeremiah Chapel. At 10 a.m. each morning, the auditorium comes alive as the University gathers to worship, pray, hear from God’s Word, and contemplate relevant issues facing the body of Christ today. Chapel is a place for students to grow and connect as speakers inspire and challenge the University family. Many students participate in one of the many chapel bands that lead worship each day. Alumni often mention chapel as one of the things they miss most after graduation. Church Relations Church Relations seeks to engage Christ-centered churches and their leadership in order to build and strengthen strategic and reciprocal relationships, connect churches to the resources of Cedarville University, and promote student involvement in local churches. This engagement occurs through a number of activities and efforts. • Pastor Appreciations — Students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to express appreciation for their pastors who have ministered to them. Personal notes and postcards are used in this effort. • Annual Conferences — Church Relations sponsors or supports Cedarville conferences designed to equip and strengthen local churches, such as the annual Pastors Conference, Worship 4:24, Bioethics Conference, and other events, addressing a variety of issues facing the church. • Regional and National Conferences — Cedarville staff members represent the University to pastors and churches at a number of regional and national conferences. Discipleship Ministries Discipleship Ministries seeks to create opportunities that foster and flourish 2 Timothy 2:2 relationships, where as a result of walking together, students grow in their relationship with Christ as well as their ability to train others to do the same. Nearly one-third of the student body is involved in upperclassmen-lead Bible studies. These groups meet weekly throughout the school year and create an atmosphere for spiritual growth through accountability, prayer, open discussion, and loving community. Every fall, students can sign up to join a group. Fit To Be Tied is another strategic ministry specifically targeting seriously dating, engaged, or newly married couples. Student couples meet regularly with their mentor couple throughout the school year as well as attending five relevant seminars focused on building Christ-honoring marriages. Global Outreach — Local Students reach out to their neighbors through local churches, community outreach teams, and spring break teams using their resources, talents, and time to live out the Gospel while serving others. Cedarville University is located in a region known as the Miami Valley. The cities of Columbus, Dayton, and Cincinnati are close by, as well as hundreds of smaller communities. Dozens of student-led teams serve faithfully in these local communities and churches each week. • Local Church Teams — students serve alongside church members in many areas such as worship/music, youth ministries, children’s ministries, Awana, nursery, etc. • Local Outreach Teams — students serve in various agencies and faith-based organizations including crisis pregnancy/ abstinence and counseling ministries, evangelism/urban outreach, English tutoring, youth and children’s ministries, jail/ detention centers, hospitals, nursing home/elderly visitation, special needs, etc. • Spring Break Teams — students have the opportunity to join a weeklong team that travels to serve with ministries such as the Inner City Impact (Chicago), Angel House (Dearborn), Shepherds Ministries (Wisconsin), Service Over Self (Memphis), and Cedarville Urban Partnership (Atlantic City). Global Outreach — International Proclaiming the Gospel to the nations while experiencing missions firsthand, our students reach out around the world. Each year during breaks and in the summer, hundreds of students serve assisting missionaries while also discerning God’s direction in their lives. Participants raise their own financial and prayer support prior to leaving and report on their ministries upon returning. Since 1971, over 6,000 teams have served in 91 countries. Each year opportunities for service include medical, computer, engineering, sports, orphan care, teaching English as a second language, music, and physical labor. Every student is encouraged to minister cross-culturally before graduation. Contact Global Outreach for details. HeartSong Ministries HeartSong Ministries communicates the livable reality of the Gospel as seen through genuine worship. Whether at a large conference or small youth event, HeartSong intentionally balances music, Scripture, and life stories to engage audiences in a way that is distinctively Cedarville. Teams rehearse approximately six hours a week and travel a minimum of five weekends each semester and 10 weeks during the summer. Auditions are held each year during the first week of school. HeartSong is excited to reach out to thousands of young people across the country and introduce them to the incredible opportunities available at Cedarville University. Selecting a Ministry • Consider your interests. Select a ministry that allows you to do something you enjoy. • Consider your vocational goals. There are many ministries that are directly related to the majors offered at Cedarville University. A ministry related to your chosen field can help you decide if you have made the right choice and in some cases may lead to an internship, reference, or employment. • Talk with upperclassmen. Find someone who has experience in the ministry you are considering. • Watch your email for ministry opportunities that will be announced. • Talk with the Christian Ministries staff in the Dixon Ministry Center. They are available to answer questions you might have. cedarville.edu/serve 2016–17 Undergraduate Academic Catalog Page 5 Introduction Ministry Opportunities