Torch, Spring 2003

Spring 2003 / TORCH 7 Ron Wood, accounts receivable manager, said Dixon should be remembered for “growing the institution to help increase and impact the Kingdom of God.” The Dixon legacy is also one of faithful commitment to his calling as a minister of the gospel and his enthusiasm for others capturing a similar life focus. His messages from the chapel platform and personal interactions are the basis for many colleagues’ memories. “Frommy point of view,” said Brian Nester, director of Missions Involvement Services (MIS), “Dr Dixon’s zeal for evangelism greatly enhanced the recognition and encouragement in ministry. From the ongoing weekly outreach ministries like Open Heirs, to touring teams, to the MIS program, he was a constant promoter of students in ministry! Dr. Dixon’s nearly daily attendance in chapel illustrates his passion for the students, his love and concern for them. This is evidenced in his preaching and his tears as they graduate.” “My fondest memory of Dr. Dixon,” said Karen Calvert, administrative assistant in the department of language and literature, “would be the times when he would speak in chapel about something complex, confusing, troubling, or very awesome, and no words would seem to fit. He would have us sing Christ is All I Need . After all, that is what this is all about.” Dr. Brenda MacKay, associate professor of education, said her favorite Dixon recollection is “hearing him break out into a chorus at the end of a chapel.” Lee Mattson, bookstore manager, said he remembers Dixon most fondly for “maintaining a commitment to the Word of God and the testimony of Jesus Christ.” While firm in his convictions, Dixon also is remembered as one who was “others-centered;” a man who prayed fervently for others. Dr. Dixon and the Administrative Council Announcing his retirement to the University family Signing the agreement for Cedarville students to teach English in China Preaching is still Dr. Dixon’s first calling. Dr. Dixon with U.S. Senator and Mrs. Mike Dewine