Torch, Spring 2000

2 Torch Serving God’s Purposes othing in life offers quite the same sense of gratification as knowing that God has placed you in a certain place, at a certain time, under certain circumstances for His purposes. Those of us who have the privilege of serving the students of Cedarville College have that sense. It is a tremendous experience to be a part of God’s work here. We can rejoice in the College’s continued growth and development. Our student body now numbers more than 2,760, and we have already received a record number of applications for the upcoming academic year. Construction of the Student Life Center remains ahead of schedule, and we anticipate moving into this beautiful facility during the summer months with full operations commencing in the fall. The Apple Technology Resource Center has become the focus of the College’s increasing interface with technological developments, both in terms of increasing our operating efficiencies and in terms of the expanding educational experiences we offer our students. Enhanced courses of study in theatre, art, computer science, engineering, and graduate programs, along with the upcoming move in designation from college to university , are other evidences of God’s blessing on the institution. We can also rejoice in the way God uses our college family. Hundreds of students contribute tens of thousands of hours each year to ministry and community service. Faculty, staff, and administrators live and serve in communities stretching from central to southwestern Ohio. Most importantly, God uses the prayers and witness of our college family to bring siblings, parents, grandparents, and friends to Himself. One of our greatest joys comes through the preparation of a new generation of leaders. We take this responsibility very seriously. So seriously, in fact, that we have made “Preparing Leaders for the 21st Century” our theme for the year. This issue celebrates some of the ways the College attempts to reach that goal. As you enjoy this issue of Torch , you should also be gratified. You are in a certain place serving God’s purposes just as we are. God uses many people just like you to make a place like Cedarville possible. Thank you for being sensitive to how the Lord wants to use you in the lives of Cedarville College students. It is a tremendous experience to be a part of God’s work here. We can rejoice in the College’s continued growth and development. On Line With President Cedarville College N