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T e a c h in g T R U T H

Joshua Carter "Everyday it seems I learn more and more

about my God through all my classes. They say the more

you know someone the more you love them, and I can

attest to that about God. Knowing God really helps me to

focus on what is important-not all the temporal things we

deal with everyday but what ETERNALLY matters. I never

knew how much I could love God till I began to learn more

about Him." Joshua was open about what plans God has

for him. "I have a desire to at least start working with youth,

but God may be calling me to do something else. I'm just

trying to be open to whatever He wants. All I know for sure

is that He wants me here learning about Him right now."

to train students for ministries which require • l

knowledge and tools for Bible study and teaching

Church Ministries major Brittany Ferguson liked the Biblically based classes

she took. "I enjoy the diversity of my major. I am able to take a variety of

classes, such as Christian Home, Missions, and Personal Evangelism as well

as strictly Bible classes. The biggest impact from teachers has been the

push to make my own choices based on my own study of the Scriptures;

not to simply take what a pastor or teacher says just because they have said

it." Looking towards future opportunities, Brittany said, "When I graduate,

I would like to work in ministry somewhere. I am not sure what God has in

store for me just yet, possibly something with youth."

As a Bible major, Andy Jaspers appreciated the professors

who teach in the department and their interactions with

the students. "The best thing about being a Bible major

is the great teachers that you get to study under. The in­

teractions go a long way in making your time at college

much more enjoyable and productive." He saw how the

classes had an impact on his life. "Every class in the Bible

program goes beyond just facts, and that makes each class

applicable to your life now or in the future." After gradua­

tion, he would like to become involved with youth ministry.

"When I graduate, I would like to attend a seminary, and

then go on to be a youth pastor."

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