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What motivates a person to enter a employment because of the belief
particular occupation? For some the that they could better serve God in a
primary focus is money; for others Christian environment. Mr. Phil
job security or congenial Dennis comments, "While 1 attended
surroundings are the most important a very mission-minded church in
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considerations. The Christian s Virginia, I felt burdened to work in a
reason should be to glorify God. Christian environment. My work was
Despite secularism's infiltration not fulfilling enough; It lacked
into modern Christianity, the College relevance." He adds, "I believe what
staff provide good examples of the 1 now do has some tangible value. It
right reason to work at a specific job. is not just a job for me."
Most of the current staff have been The call of God. Glorifying His
involved in "full-time" Christian name. Investing one's life to
work elsewhere before coming to spiritually enrich the lives of others.
Clearwater. They have been called Real purpose. These motivations will
here. Mrs. Lynn Smith sums it up bring you contentment and joy when
well, "1 approach my work as a yielding to your Calling.
ministry." Others left secular
For some staff members, working at the Col
lege is a family affair. Mr. Art Olsen supervises
the grounds maintenance and his wife is an
assistant in the Library. They also are res
idence hall parents in Merritt’s Hall. To keep
our trees growing strong, Mr. Olsen makes
sure they are pruned properly and at regular
intervals. He uses his bicycle to conveniently
and quickly traverse campus. Occasionally he
can be seen giving his wife a ride home on it.
They provide new meaning to carpooling.
In the recently renovated baking area, Mrs.
Millie Beebe cracks eggs for her mouth
watering bread pudding. Joining the kitchen
staff this year as the new baker, she is the one
responsible for all those delicious desserts
and irresistable rolls and quite possibly some
of the pounds we put on this year.
