Thomas White is President of Cedarville University. He earned his PhD in systematic theology from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. friends for life who will encourage her to continue walking in truth. Friends who, when I am gone and with Jesus, will still be around. You showme your closest five friends, and I can learn a lot about who you are and who you will become. Sending your child to a place where the odds are greatly increased that those five closest friends will be walking with Jesus provides a lifeline of spiritual encouragement long into the future. Some will find more than their friend group at Cedarville. They will meet the earthly love of their lives. To find a virtuous man or woman is of value far above rubies. And Proverbs has a lot to say about finding truth and wisdom. It is more valuable than gold. All the material possessions of this life will not last, but serving Jesus will last forever. Learning to serve Jesus with your mind, being a faithful steward with your gifts, and experiencing spiritual growth in an authentic Christian community provides earthly fulfillment with eternal dividends. Our mission is to transform lives through excellent education and intentional discipleship in submission to biblical authority. Our story is how we do that intentionally in every one of our students’ 1000 Days. Our vision is to create a generation that stands for the Word of God and the Testimony of Jesus Christ. I’ve personally witnessed those lives transformed. I personally know alumni standing strong for God in difficult environments. I know that you simply can’t put a price tag on a life well lived for King Jesus. We will value that for all eternity. Our mission is to transform lives through excellent education and intentional discipleship in submission to biblical authority. 5
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