Inspire, Summer 2010

advanc ing Cedarv i l le Those who best understand the lingering pain of violence and abuse are those who have experienced it firsthand. Some of those individuals are right here on our campus, part our Cedarville family. The far-reaching consequences of sin can weigh heavily on their spirits, influencing how they make sense of the world and their place in it. But thanks to generous donors, Cedarville’s counseling services department can help students break through the pain of their pasts so they can focus on their futures. Safe Haven “We offer individual and group counseling for students, covering a broad range of mental health issues including problems with depression, sexual abuse, eating disorders, anxiety, relational conflict, and addictions,” said John Potter ’79, director of counseling services. “Students can come to us with any need, and we will help them.” Cedarville is unique in that it provides Christ-centered counseling services for students at no additional cost. Long waiting lists at other universities limit the number of times students can see a counselor. At Cedarville, in most cases, students can see a counselor for as long as they need assistance. Because counseling is free, students can focus on healthy living without the added burden of wondering how to afford the help. Breaking Through by Michael Colletto ’06 “Because counseling is free, students can focus on healthy living without the added burden of wondering how to afford the help.” The themes in this edition of Inspire underscore the desperate state of a world without Christ. God is using our alumni to channel hope, healing, and Christ’s love to unlovely places. Many aspects of the Cedarville experience work together to equip students to answer such an important call. Christian ministries, daily chapel, a world-class education grounded in God’s Word, faculty mentors, fellowship with believers — each of these areas is strengthened by gifts to the Cedarville Fund. 26 SUMMER 2010