Torch, Spring 2005

Editor Dr. Bill Brown Managing Editor Roger Overturf Associate Editor Kara DeMusz Proofreaders Monica Bowen Wendy Orchard Senior Designer Michael Bieniek Photography Scott L. Huck Carrie L. Savage Cedarville Torch Vol. 27, No. 1, Spring 2005 Published by Cedarville University Dr. Bill Brown, President NO PAID SUBSCRIPTIONS Cedarville Torch is published for alumni and friends of Cedarville University. Direct comments and requests for extra copies to: Managing Editor Cedarville Torch 251 N. Main St. Cedarville, OH 45314 937-766-7808 pr@cedarville.edu www.cedarville.edu 1-800-CEDARVILLE ISSN 1093-4618 Follow the Romans Road to Salvation! Romans 3:10-11 As it is written: “There is no one righteous, not even one; there is no one who understands, no one who seeks God.” Romans 3:23 For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God. Romans 5:8 But God demonstrates His own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 10:9-13 That if you confess with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you confess and are saved. As the Scripture says, “Anyone who trusts in Him will never be put to shame.” For there is no difference between Jew and Gentile—the same Lord is Lord of all and richly blesses all who call on Him, for, “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.” Mentoring Joy 2 TORCH / Spring 2005 ducation is a wonderful profession. Those of us privileged to be in this arena have the great opportunity of pouring our lives into our students. Watching students as they maneuver through the obstacles life tends to throw in their paths during the college years is sometimes harrowing but is more often thrilling. Modeling Christlike behavior and encouraging Christ-centered thinking and behavior is challenging to be sure, but what better way is there to spend your life than in the development of the next generation of spiritual, political, business, and social leaders? During the last 20 years, I have enjoyed meeting with a group of young men on a regular basis. It is a great time to study the Scriptures together and to talk about our lives. Every year I meet with a different group of young men, but the questions and conversations remain the same: how do we live Christ-honoring lives in the midst of an increasingly secular culture? These discussions over omelets and coffee are the highlights of my ministry. This issue of TORCH is devoted to stories of how various CU community members are carrying out their responsibilities to mentor and disciple our students. Some do so primarily in the classroom; others do so in their own living rooms. Some mentor students in professional development; others mentor in ways aimed primarily at helping establish family lives on a solid, biblical foundation. All engage in this process for the same reason: We love our students, and we want to see them succeed educationally, professionally, spiritually, and personally. I hope you are encouraged as you read these accounts. A recent study by Roger Clinton points out that those who “finish well” in their Christian lives almost always had a mentor to encourage them and hold them accountable. I also hope you are challenged to engage in the mentoring process yourself. Do two things: find a mentor for yourself, and be a mentor to someone else. You will discover, as I have, that there is no better investment of your time and energy than in the life of another. God bless you for all you do for CU and our students. Bill Brown President E E of The