Inspire, Fall 2002

What’s Abuz z z z z z z z z President’s Pen ow do you explain this place called “The ’Ville?” You often heard me say in chapel that the only explanation for Cedarville is God and the numerous people He sends to us. Every institution has a culture that is the glue for its past, present, and future. Our culture gives us a secure, happy, prosperous campus that provides great satisfaction for all of our Cedarville family of trustees, administrators, faculty, staff, students, and alumni. Mission, traditions, songs, etc. become vital to the culture over the decades. Primarily our people determine our culture. Culture is deepened and strengthened by the longevity of the people investing their lives in Cedarville University. Praise the Lord for those who are at the ’Ville because they are devoted to Christian higher education and the young men and women God sends to us. Present students ask me what Mrs. D and I will miss the most when we leave the presidency. My immediate answer is “you.” We are here because of God and students. Our new president, Bill Brown, and his wife, Lynne, share the same motivation. They love our Lord, His Word, and college students. How special that young men and women spend time with us as students and return to be a part of this special place and family. The success and depth of our culture is certainly related to these alumni who serve at Cedarville in all levels of leadership. Recently, at our annual faculty/staff awards service, it was exciting to read the names of those who reached milestones of five through 40 years, especially the former students. Alumni with five years here are Mark Button ’96, Sharon Klopfenstein Christman ’92, Carol Price George ’76, Carla Womack LeMaster ’84, Marv Troyer ’61, Tricia Walker ’96, and John Wambold ’95; 10 years—Chad Bresson ’86, Sandra Pratt Hayward ’86, Elaine Kandel Keller ’85, Alan McCain ’86, Anne Rodgers Rich ’76, and Norris Smith ’63; 15 years—Jeff Fawcett ’82, Dianne Chaffe Gottwals ’62, Doug Phillips ’85, Lynn Amstutz Rohm ’68, and Ben Smith ’86; 20 years—Jim Leightenheimer ’80 and Steve Thompson ’81; 25 years—Linda Divan ’79; 30 years—Dick Walker ’74; and 35 years—Merlin Ager ’60. The following week we had a cookout to welcome our new faculty. Shannah Campbell ’99, Derrick Green ’97, Andy Heyd ’99, Jon Plush ’95, Libby Shearer ’84, Dan Stevens ’69, and Timothy Tuinstra ’96 were a part of that group. Our future is bright because our God is great and our culture is deep. We are dependent on and grateful for the Cedarville graduates who serve Him at Cedarville and give us this special place. Paul Dixon ’94H President H Fall Bible Conference Welcomes Alistair Begg C edarville University welcomed a student favorite— Alistair Begg—as guest speaker for the August 26-30 Fall Bible Conference. Well-known for his Scottish accent and profound Bible teaching, Alistair encouraged listeners on a number of practical topics, including controlling the tongue, having a humble, Christlike attitude, and choosing a godly mate. Originally from Glasgow, Scotland, Alistair is the senior pastor of Parkside Church in Chagrin Falls, Ohio, where he leads a congregation of 2,500 and a pastoral staff of seven. Prior to joining Parkside in 1983, Alistair pastored Hamilton Baptist Church in the United Kingdom. A graduate of London Bible College, he also served at Charlotte Chapel, Edinburgh, under Derek Prime. Tapes or CDs of the conference are available by calling CDR Radio at 1-800-333-0601. 4 Fall 2002