THE BY RICH STRATTON Cedarville University’s heart beats to the rhythm of the Great Commission. Every student has confessed their faith in Jesus Christ, and throughout their 1000 Days on campus, they are challenged to make Christ known through both personal evangelism and organized Global Outreach (GO) trips. Global Outreach has been a part of Cedarville’s ministry for 55 years, sending more than 11,000 students with faculty and staff mentors to serve alongside established ministries across cities, continents, and cultures. From medical missions in Togo to orphan care in Mexico or church planting missions in Boston, these experiences are defining moments — not just for those being served but for those who go. I’ve always believed that when a Christian steps away from familiarity to serve the Lord, they are changed. During my time at Cedarville, I’ve led five Global Outreach trips, walking beside 52 students on their missions journeys. On every trip, I am awed by the way the Lord transforms my students when they leave their comfort zones behind. The joy of sharing Jesus is infectious, and GO trips give students the chance to experience that joy — not just in theory but in action. ECHOES IN ETERNITY This spring, 11 students joined me on a trip to Mazatlán, Mexico, to care for orphans and families alongside Back2Back Ministries. We saw the power of Christ’s love in action as we worked with staff to invest deeply JOURNEY 25
RkJQdWJsaXNoZXIy MTM4ODY=