Torch, Fall/Winter 2012

We must be open about our own struggles, doubts, fears, and failures. God’s grace and Christ’s blood cover it all. Today’s postmoderns need to hear that it is true and see that it works. What’s Next? So what comes after postmodernism? What will post -postmodernism look like? It’s hard to say, since culture changes in ways that few ever predict accurately. But we know God’s truth does not change. We know Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever. We know our hope is secure in Him. The postmodern culture has reminded us that we must be marked by love and humility, that the Western church is not the center of God’s universe, and that we desperately need each other. So we keep our eyes firmly fixed on Christ and let Him use us to bring His good news to a sinful and hurting world. Dr. Bill Brown became president of Cedarville University in June 2003. A graduate of the University of South Florida, Brown holds a Th.M. and Ph.D. from Dallas Theological Seminary. As a nationally recognized worldview expert, he has authored three worldview- related books and is the executive producer of the re:View worldview study ( www.re-films.com ). Read his blog at www.cedarville.edu/president . To find out more about our journey to postmodernism, read Dr. Brown’s historical perspective at www.cedarville.edu/torch . T Introducing Bill Bigham, Vice President for Advancement F or Bill Bigham, Cedarville’s new vice president for advancement, the true reward of his job is witnessing the sense of fulfillment people gain through their giving. “God uses His people to accomplish His purposes,” he said. “They give of their resources to benefit others because they believe so strongly in the cause. It is rewarding when both the giver and the receiver benefit from the gift.” Bigham brings a wealth of advancement experience and a strong fundraising record to his new role at Cedarville. He garnered 11 years of experience at his most recent job with Roberts Wesleyan College, from a variety of directorial positions to four years as vice president of advancement. His career evidences an enthusiasm for Christ-centered education. “The integration of faith and learning is what sets Christian higher education apart,” Bigham said. “Not only do graduates become competent in their careers, but they also become leaders in their communities and make a difference in the world around them.” Many factors drew Bigham to Cedarville, with the University’s reputation for rigorous academics, spiritual formation, and commitment to excellence topping the list. “These qualities set Cedarville apart as one of the premier Christian institutions in the country,” he said. “I’m looking forward to meeting the people who made Cedarville great and making new friends on behalf of the University.” A 1995 graduate of Roberts Wesleyan, Bigham earned a master’s degree in public administration from The State University of New York. He was included in Rochester Business Journal ’s “Forty Under Forty” list of young professionals and is currently a member of the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities’ Chief Institutional Advancement Office Commission. Bigham and his wife, Beth, have four children, two girls and two boys, ages one to eight. The Bigham family now resides in Cedarville. Fall–Winter 2008 7