Cedarville Magazine, Spring/Summer 2016

The Local Church Our goal is that students who graduate from the M.Min. program will be equipped to rightly handle the Scriptures, build up the churches, and spread a passion for participating in God’s work in the world. With the online option, Cedarville provides a flexible, affordable means of equipping future ministers of the Gospel who are currently in a busy career. Students can begin the program in any semester. The courses themselves allow students to go at their own pace throughout each week and manage their course work according to their own schedule. This makes the M.Min. degree online a very attractive option for adult learners who want to be equipped for Kingdom impact in a manner that works with their schedule. Online education is an important and strategic area that will continue to grow. A strong biblical foundation is part of the legacy of Cedarville University. As we offer the M.Min. courses online, we will work to provide an enriching learning environment that maintains this strategic vision. From our perspective, these programs represent an exciting opportunity for students interested in an academic program that successfully pursues academic excellence alongside a passion for the churches. Our prayer is that this innovative and flexible programwill encourage and equip students as they seek to embrace theWord of God and the Testimony of Jesus Christ in their own lives and ministries. For more information about the Master of Ministry program, visit cedarville.edu/mmin . Ched Spellman is Assistant Professor of Biblical and Theological Studies at Cedarville University and Lead Developer for online Bible programs. He earned his Ph.D. in biblical theology. Our prayer is that this innovative and flexible programwill encourage and equip students as they seek to embrace theWord of God and the Testimony of Jesus Christ in their own lives and ministries. Cedarville Magazine | 33