2003 Miracle Yearbook

The Division ofChristian Ministries at Cedarville offered many outlets for ministry. The Department ofCommunity Ministries provided over 80 weekly outreach opportunities to ministries such as crisis pregnancy centers,jails, hospitals, and nursing homes. This department also encouraged students to volunteer at schools and help in local church ministries. Another aspect ofChristian ministries was the Department ofMIS. Each year approximately 250 students, faculty, and stafftraveled to various countries, including South Africa and Australia on mission trips. Other ministries included Athletes for Christ,teaching English, music and drama,nursing, and sign language. Additionally, Touring Teams strived to bring Biblical truth to local churches through music and drama. Many different drama,singing, and puppet groups ministered in local churches as well as going on trips to other states. Discipleship ministries were a new venue that started this year. Various men's and women's prayer groups met on campus as well as a Scripture memory group. Also,several small group Bible studies started, each with a different student leader in charge ofthe group. "Discipleship ministries offered a great avenue for encouraging each other on campus and breaking down barriers while sharing our hearts. Discipleship was heart-centered," senior Caleb Halulko commented."People were different and gifted with special passions and desires. You spent time with others who wanted to grow spiritually." Pastor Rohm,Vice President for Christian Ministries,commented,"the emphasis was serving God through serving others,and growth in Christian character...in faithful Christian service." The goal of"Serving God by Serving Others" embodied the principles ofthe Christian life. As the Vice President's secretary, Cheryl Shupe enoys working in the Division of Christian Ministries. CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES DIVISION Carol Bliss James Cato Mark Irving Brian Nester Jacqueline Pyles Secretary Director Director Director Receptionist Drama Teams Music Teams Discipleship Ministries Missions Involvement Services Christian Ministries 11A John Wambold Director Community Ministries ACADEMIA 27