Inspire, Spring 2009

Cedarville University 15 Our first class of Shepherds College students arrived on campus last August for orientation. As they settled into their apartments in Clark Hall, they met their roommates as well as staff, faculty, and a number of our current residents. We enjoyed a picnic on Saturday, and parents said goodbye to their kids on Sunday — some separated for the first time ever! Classes began at 9 a.m. on Monday, but our first eager students were at their desks, ready to go, by 8:30. As we look ahead, our long-term commitment includes accreditation from the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. Accreditation will heighten the profile of our education and hold us accountable for our staff and course offerings, while also providing more opportunity for parents to receive loans and grants. The future is bright for Shepherds College. Nancy and I are so thankful that God has given us the opportunity to oversee a ministry that helps these precious students reach their God-given potential. Shepherds College is currently accepting applications for the next school year. For more information, visit www.shepherdsministries.org . Dr. Bill Amstutz ’71 serves as president of Shepherds Ministries in Union Grove, Wisconsin. He received a master’s degree from Grand Rapids Theological Seminary and a Doctor of Ministry degree from Biblical Theological Seminary in Hatfield, Pennsylvania. Bill and his wife, Nancy (Ross) ’73, have three grown children, who are all Cedarville alumni, and seven grandchildren. You may contact him at bamstutz@shepherdsministries.org. ANTICIPATING THE POSSIBILITIES i Are Your Investments Secure? Find Security in a Gift Annuity If you are like many wondering about the economic road ahead, consider the security of a charitable gift annuity. By creating a gift annuity, you not only provide fixed income for yourself but also benefit from a charitable tax deduction this year. For more info, call 1-800-766-1115 or visit www.cedarville.edu/giftlegacy . DEGREE OF Hope “We believe that students moving toward independence are best prepared when they have a strong spiritual foundation.”