1992 Miracle Yearbook

STATE OFTHE COLLEGE Dr.Paul Dixon President Truly as we think ofCedarville College, the LORD be magnified,notthe trustees, notthe president,notthe administration, the faculty, the staff, the graduates, the students,those who send in the financial support; above everything else as David said -- let the LORD be magnified. Our theme for this academic year is "Seizing a World ofOpportunity" -- that's a tremendous challenge for all ofus indi- vidually and certainly institutionally. We rejoice in the blessing ofGod in the academic quality ofthe students choosing tocomeandto completetheireducation at Cedarville.Butbeyondtheacademicqual- ity, I am impressed with the spirit ofour student body. The potential is phenom- enal for God and I'm thankful, so very thankful,thattheychose andthatGodled for them to be a part of the Cedarville College family. Students want to get an education that is based on the Word of God;ifthey are going to go to a Christian school, and want legitimate credentials, Academics 02 October 18,1991 they want something that has some in- tegrity behind it. They want to be able to go out and say withpride, "I was adequately prepared to serve my God and to serve the people ofthe world in my particular discipline." We put the addition onto Alford last January to facilitate not only the needs ofthe music departmentbutalso to help drama; we've completed the track and we're told it's one ofthe finesttracksfor anycollege or universityinthe state. To think that a school like Cedarville can haveafacilitylike this with thelatestin equipment.Godhasblessed usand we're so thankful for those who provide the funds that make this possible. Weareenjoyingimmenseblessingand have tremendous accountability before our Creator.., a theological responsibil- ity and a moral responsibility. Ifwe are going to seize our world of opportunity for Christ, we must do it according to truth -- God's truth.