Torch, Spring 1987: Centennial Issue

,, Commitment to Evangelism by Harold Green Vice President Green provides insight into what stifles the commitment ofChristians to evangelism. Cedarville College encourages its students in evangelistic efforts, individually, in teams, and through the Missionary Internship Service program. Commitment to Discipleship by Donald W. Rickard Citing the many ways that discipleship is carried on within the college family, Vice President Rickard believes that engaging in it is a matter of obedience. He explains the benefits of discipleship to believers and unbelievers alike. Commitment to Free Enterprise by Richard E. Baldwin Also: Professor Baldwin outlines the reasons for Cedarville' s support of this biblically supported system . He believes that Cedarville graduates, trained to appreciate and promote free enterprise, can have a powerful impact on the business community. 16 18 20 President's Annual Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Centennial Convocation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Campus News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 An Investment in My Future . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Dr. Paul Dixon After 14 years in a full-time evangelism ministry, Dr. Paul Dixon became the eighth presi– dent of Cedarville College. When he assumed the office, he con– sidered it his privilege to "build on the excellent foundation that had been laid by President Jeremiah." In the eight years of his presi– dency, Dr. Dixon has wisely stewarded the assets of Cedar– ville College. Student enrollment has increased from 1,250 to 1,821, the number of buildings from 37 to 45, the annual budget from $4 million to $11 million, and total financial assets from $9 million to $23 million. Dr. Dixon personifies the word "commitment." He is a man who is organized and disciplined in directing his own life, his family, and those activities for which he is responsible. He has a con– tagious enthusiam for all that he undertakes. Setting goals com– prises an important part of his lifestyle. He is a popular speaker at churches, Christian schools, conferences, and youth rallies. The Lord has opened the way for him to speak on a regular basis at the chapel services of several professional sports teams. But Paul Dixon's most cherished ministry is to his stu– dents. He has a great love for them and a consuming desire that they live godly lives and make a mark on their world for Jesus Christ. 3