Inspire, Spring 2009

features: 12 A Degree of Hope From Shepherds College Helping students with developmental disabilities transition from high school to the workplace, Shepherds College gives its students the full college experience — and the opportunity to dream big. by Dr. Bill Amstutz ’71 16 Finding a Song, Living a Dream During times of hardship and discouragement, Dr. Deforia Lane uses her love of music to heal body, mind, and soul. by Sharyn Kopf 20 Planting by Faith Have you ever wondered how a young church gets off the ground? Four pastors share their experiences and hearts about church planting. compiled by Kara (Niemotka) Gibbs ’96 24 A Knack for Small Business With an entrepreneurial spirit and a degree in international business, Rachel Beach ’03 now travels the world, looking for ways to influence people along the way. by Mark Kakkuri ’93 Editor Janice (Warren) Supplee ’86 Managing Editor Julianne Sandberg ’08 Copy Editor Sharyn Kopf Alumnotes Editor Monica (James) Bowen ’92 Creative Director Chad Jackson ’05 Graphic Designer Carrie Savage Photographer Scott Huck Alumni Council Chair Naseem Qussar ’99 Vice Chair Ruth (Hussey) Hess ’67 Secretary Sue Terkelsen ’88 Members Karyn (Hartman) Brookes ’95 Dana (Daniels) Campbell ’92 Justin Ely ’06 Sandy (Millikin) Entner ’59 Kevin Howells ’90 Brittany (Smith) Napier ’00 Beth Prentice ’79 Clinton Rice ’92 Kara Robertson ’07 John Wambold ’95 Jearl Ward ’81 Alumni Relations Director Jeff Beste ’87 Assistant Director Michelle (Rigel) McCune ’04 Coordinator for Programming and Communications Stephanie (King) Minier ’06 Administrative Assistant Mark McDaniel ’05 Administration President William Brown Provost John Gredy Vice President for Advancement Bill Bigham Vice President for Business John Anglea Vice President for Christian Ministries Robert Rohm ’68 Vice President for Enrollment Management and Marketing Janice (Warren) Supplee ’86 Vice President for Student Life Carl Ruby ’83 Inspire is published spring, summer, and fall/winter by Cedarville University and mailed free of charge to alumni and friends of Cedarville University. Please direct inquiries and address changes to: Inspire, Cedarville University 251 N. Main St., Cedarville, OH 45314 inspire@cedarville.edu 937-766-7808 contents 12 Cedarville University supports the highest environmental market standards in paper use and printing. Begi nn i n gs