Inspire, Summer 1998

Cedarville College Board of Trustees Dr. Eugene Apple'97H Rev. William Bernhard '77 Dr.John Blodgett William Bolthouse Sherry Rotramel Bouquet'87 Francis Bresson'87H Gilbert Brueckner James Carraher Dr.Jack Cline'92H Dr. William Commons James DeVries Daryl Doden James Engelmann Rev. Joseph Godwin Rev.David Graham Roy Guenin Rev. E. L. Hawkins Dr. Jack Jacobs Ruth Kempton Dr. Deforia Lane C.E. Gene Miller Dr.James Misirian J. Dale Murphy'80H Rev.Randy Patten '71 Rev.Lynn Rogers'54 Dr. William Rudd Lorne Scharnberg Bill Smith Rev. Bruce Sparks Albert Stevens'95H Dr. Donald Tyler'77H Emeriti John Draxler Arthur Dyke Dr.James T. Jeremiah'73H Rev. Irwin Olson William Patterson '54 Dr. Gerald Smelser Dr. Robert Sumner Dr. Paul Tassell'85H Nationally syndicated ricolumnist(al Thomas stirred the campus as the featured speaker at the Cedarville College chapel hour April 3.Thomas,a committed believer whose column is carried in hundreds of newspapers, reminded the audience that "ministry"involves service and can occur in any vocational setting. He challenged students to consider their career choices as opportunities for service and ministry, even if they are not going into a pastoral or missionary role. A special part of the chapel hour occurred when Thomas and College President Paul Dixon inaugurated the(al Thomas Scholarship.This scholarship, made possible by a grantfrom a friend of the college, will assist Cedarville students who are preparing for careers designed to influence the culture through the media. At the request of the donor,the scholarship honors Thomas for his conservative influence in the national media. Eight Cedarville students will receive the (al ThomasScholarships during the 1998-99 academic year. The months of May and June are certainly busy for seniors. Besides graduation and all the preparation that goes with that,seniors take advantage of many other events on and off campus. May 7 was Seniors Only Night, an evening sponsored by the Alumni Office and the Undergraduate Alumni Association during which Dr. Dixon,Jeff Fawcett'82,and Kezia McNeal'92 spoke to seniors about"Life After Cedarville." On May 11,the Alumni Office and Campus Activities hosted the Senior Parking Lot Party when seniors obtained caps, gowns,and graduation tickets while enjoying Chicago-style hot dogs.The annual Junior/Senior Banquet took place on May 22 at the Regal Hotel in Cincinnati. Avalon,a contemporary Christian mixed quartet, provided an exciting concert following a delicious banquet. As the evening wound down,students gathered in downtown Cincinnati and took the opportunity to share Christ with some of the people with whom they came in contact.Seniors Day, May 30,saw seniors enjoying a day at The Beach waterpark and a dinner cruise in Cincinnati. June 5 was the last hurrah before graduation, and many seniors and their parents went to the Senior Reception and program that night in preparation for the festivities of the next day. 4SUMMER'98 rustee Profiles Engelmann Brings Business Expertise to Board 1 im Engelmann '66joined the Board of Trustees in 1993, bringing with him an extensive business management background.In 30 years of supervision at General Motors,he served in departments of production, quality, and engineering. Responsible for the management of several U.S. and international plants,Jim gained experience in the areas of human resources,finance,and material control. But even more important to his contribution as a trustee, Jim says,"Knowing the Lord Jesus Christ as my personal Savior and following His direction gives me the foundation needed to make decisions as a trustee at Cedarville College." Taking a sabbatical from his service to the Board,Jim and his wife, Judy(Spear'67),spent this past year teaching at APEX,a training center founded by Cedarville alumnus Myron Youngman'76 in China.APEX offers management and language training for Chinese and international managers in Beijing.The Engelmanns focused on preparing the center and its staff to conduct seminars based on Western business techniques and philosophy. Jim and Judy also appreciated interacting with a number of Cedarville alumni who teach in Chinese universities."I received a new appreciation of the results of our graduates in a country like China," Jim reflects. He also presents a challenge:"Many fellow alumni have the ability to do what we did. If the Lord leads you to a foreign land to do a work for Him,do not hesitate to say 'yes." Jim is quick to commend Cedarville faculty and staff for their efforts in continuing to lead the College in the right A Pastoral Perspective R andy Patten '71 would attribute many things in his life to Cedarville College: his wife,Cindy(Cartner '70),of27 years, whom he married on his graduation day; his public speaking and leadership abilities; through the influence of David Jeremiah '63, his desire to preach and win others to Christ; and his first speeding ticket, which occurred in 1968 graduate Jim Phipps' car somewhere between Cedarville and Grand Forks, North Dakota.The influence of Cedarville has spanned beyond four years to the 32 years since he was first introduced to Cedarville by a college quartet in Caldwell,Ohio. "Cedarville is one of my loves. Even when I moved on from Grace Seminary to my pastorate at Westridge Baptist Church in Fort Wayne to being the State Representative to the Indiana Fellowship of Regular Baptist Churches to my now directing the National Association of Nouthetic (Biblical) Counselors,I have been quick to herald Cedarville," Randy said."Ijust love to promote Cedarville! I have given out thousands of pieces of Cedarville materials in 27 years." Randy's stature as a pastor and his commitment to Cedarville prompted the Board of Trustees to ask him to join in 1987. Fifty percent ofthe Board is required to be pastors, as the Board primarily helps maintain the College's theological integrity."The trustee assignment is such a privilege," Randy shared."I can give something back.I can influence,and I can learn and grow. My leadership skills have been greatly enhanced because of being on this Board and rubbing shoulders with quality men and women."Randy chairs the student life committee to which the divisions of Student Services and Christian Ministries report. "I seek to be a faithful trustee by attending all meetings, reading all materials and preparing myself, offering input, and staying until the gavel falls. I also visit campus and talk to college family regularly, and when necessary, ask the hard questions," Randy continued."Sure,I want Cedarville to remain on the forefront in academics and technology, but in all we add,I want us to be careful that we do not subtract. I do not want Cedarville to lose what other colleges have lost. I want to see God's Word remain at the center, to be seen as the book of answers. I want students to leave Cedarville hotter than ever for Christ, and their confidence in His Word at an all time high." direction. He is impressed with the continuing quality of Cedarville College students and their testimonies for Christ. Eager to begin serving on the development committee of the Board ofTrustees in June 1998,Jim says,"I see Cedarville College poised for the next century in our building programs and in our educational programs.The college leadership has done an outstanding job of assuring our position among the institutions of higher learning in this country. I believe Cedarville will continue to lead the way in Christian education." Opportunity Of Firsts R uth Royer Kempton counts her service on the Cedarville College Board ofTrustees an honor,just as she does the many other opportunities for service God has brought to her life."Being named the first female to the Board adds to the privilege," she says. Ruth Kempton joined the Board of Trustees in 1994.She also served as the first female principal of a large Christian school in southern Florida and was a member of the first evangelistic team offoreign women admitted to the Soviet Union shortly before its breakup. "Being the first person of your gender or race doesn't necessarily mean you are the best, but it does mean you are looked up to for your actions and reactions in that position. Women bring a different gift and talent to the table, and it is an honor to share God-given gifts with this group," states Ruth. Ruth taught for 25 years at the elementary, high school, and college levels. The experience she gained as a teacher and as principal ofTemple Heights Christian School in Tampa,Florida,earned her a place on the education committee of Cedarville's Board of Trustees for two years. Currently she serves on the development committee. Although Ruth has been given the opportunity for many firsts in her life, she counts her three children as her greatest contribution to society. Her oldest daughter, Jennifer, works in the field of education. Amy,the second child,is a paralegal. Son Tim Royer'89, married to Amy DeCook '89,is a psychologist. Ruth is the wife of Dr. Wendell Kempton, president ofABWE(Association of Baptists for World Evangelism).They were married almost 16 years ago, after Rock Royer, her first husband, was killed in a plane crash. Ruth has traveled to approximately 30 countries around the world,including Bangladesh,Thailand,Togo,and Ukraine. On her trip to the Soviet Union, before the fall of communism,Ruth conducted training seminars in cultural centers, schools,and churches,teaching educators how to reach children and adults for Jesus Christ. Her book about the experience is entitled Encounters in Russia. Ruth heads the Bibles for Russia project at ABWE headquarters in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. She has taught neighborhood Bible studies for ten years and directed seminars at Word of Life Camp for 18 years. When home from travels for ABWE,Ruth and Wendell attend New Life Baptist Church in New Cumberland,Pennsylvania. Ruth counts the Cedarville College Board of Trustees among the finest groups with whom she is privileged to serve."The Christian men and women on the Board are from all walks of life, which is a Cedarville College strength," states Ruth.