Torch, Summer 1984

1984 ITINERARIES Dr. Paul Dixon, President July 8 Norwood Baptist Church, Cincinnati, OH • July 12 Good News Baptist Church, Churubusco, IN • August JI-September 3, Highland Park Baptist Church Couple's Retreat, Flint, MI • September 7-8 Il– linois-Missouri Fellowship Men's Retreat, Camp Manitoumi, IL • Sep– tember 8 Area Youth Rally, East Moline, IL • September 9 First Baptist Church, Silvis, IL • September JO Church of the Open Door, Elyria, OH • October 7-10 Cedar Hill Baptist Church, Cleveland, OH • October JJ Indiana State Youth Rally, Beechgrove, IN • October 24 First Baptist Church, Gallipolis, OH • October 28 Northland Baptist Church, Grand Rapids, MI • October 29-JO Michigan Association of Regular Baptist Churches, Grand Rapids, MI Dr. James T. Jeremiah, Chancellor July 7-11 Baptist Mid-Missions, Bible Baptist Church, Kokomo, IN • July 12 Moraine Heights Baptist Church, Dayton, OH • July 15 Pleasant Hill Church, Union City, IN • August 5-9 Bethany Baptist Church.Madison, GA • August 26 Mosherville Bible Church, Gillett, PA • September 10-13 Pastors' Conference, Cedarville College, Cedarville, OH • September 16-19 Bible Fellowship Church Bible Conference, Arlington, OH Dr. Hugh Hall, Director ofChurch Relations August 20-24 Tri-Lakes Baptist Church, Columbia City, IN • Septem– ber 10-IJ 17th Annual Pastors' Conference, Cedarville College, Cedarville, OH • September 17-18 Indiana State G.A.R.B.C. Meeting, University Heights Baptist Church, Indianapolis, IN • September 2J-26 First Church of Wellston, Wellston, MI • October 1-2 ILL-MO. State G.A.R.B.C. Meeting, First Baptist Church, Silvis, IL • October 7 125th Anniversary of First Baptist Church, Elkhart, IN • October 9 Church– Pastor Finance Seminar, Cedarville College, Cedarville, OH • Octo– ber 15-17 Ohio State G.A.R.B .C. Meeting, First Baptist Church, Niles, Ohio • October 28-Jl First Baptist Church, Middleville, MI • Octo– ber 29,JO Michigan State G.A .R.B .C. Meeting, Northland Baptist Church, Grand Rapids, MI Dr. Donald Moffat, Special Representative September 9-14 Calvary Baptist Church, Mt. Pleasant, IA • Septem– ber 16-21 First Baptist Church, Perry, IA • September 2J-28 Cedar Street Baptist Church, Tipton, IA • September JO-October 4 Grace Bap– tist Church, Harlan, IA • October 7-10 Eastbrook Baptist Church, Reynoldsburg, OH • October 14 Highview Avenue Baptist Church, Akron, OH • October 15-17 O.A.R.B.C. Conference, First Baptist Church, Niles, OH • October 21-24 Memorial Baptjst Church, Verona, WI The Cedarville College TORCH is published quarterly for the alumni and friends of Cedarville College. Com– ments and requests for reprints should be directed to: Ron Coriell TORCH Managing Editor Cedarville College Box 601 Cedarville, Ohio 45314 Editor Martin E. Clark Managing Editor Ron Coriell Associate Editors Harmon Bergen Virginia Taylor Graphics and Photography Martha Baldwin Sue Larson Sheryl Liddle 2 TORCH Vol. 7No. 2 Summer Issue, 1984 Published by: Cedarville College Box601 Cedarville, Oh 45314 Dr. Paul Dixon, President NO PAID SUBSCRIPTION Contents: Computers: New Tools for Christian Ministries . 4 by Dr. Rex M. Rogers Many tools have been used down through the years to carry the gospel to our world. Now that the computer is here, churches, missions, and parachurch organizations are plunging into the new computer-technology waters with both feet. Who is doing it and how? This article surveys the field of Christian computer usage and five patterns that Dr. Rogers per– ceives as consistent among most users. In Need of Computer Assistance? .......... 7 by Dr. Rex M. Rogers So, you are excited about the possibility ofcomputer help at your church, office, mission station, or home. ls there assistance available from Chris– tian computer organizations that understand your special needs? The an– swer is yes, and sourcesfor your computer needs are offered in this article. The Battle for the Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 by Gary P. Percesepe Today's computers are amazing, man-made creations. But, how will they be used in the future? This article arguesfor the position that men's values will determine the meaning and usage of this new intelligence form . Gary Percesepe' s probing question is: To what extent will Christian values be irifluential? Computers on the Mission Field . . . . . . . . . . 12 by Dr. Donn W. Ketcham Dr. Ketcham has caught the bug that is going around-the computer bug, that is. As you read this article, it will be clear that this missionary doctor is excited about the increased efficiency that computers can bring to mis– sion work . He tells what computers do well and how this applies practi– cally. If you have delighted in hearing "Doc" Ketcham speak, you will also enjoy his writing. Departments: President's Perspective . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 The Times and the Seasons, by Pat Landers Dixon 11 Campus News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14