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PREPARING TO SERVE

CHRIST THROUGH

Clearwater is a liberal arts college. There is a vari­

ety of majors offered that prepare people for the

workplace, but the college also has a strong Bible

faculty whose goal is to equip spiritual leaders for

the future. Aaron Freeman, a pastoral studies

major, said, “I know that I am to serve God fully

in a church someday. Through my years at Clear­

water, God has grounded me in His Word and

given me a great focus on ministry.”

The students understand that God has a pur­

pose for them in ministry, and trusting in Him is

the key. Matthew Fisher said, “I believe that my

role in God’s work is to faithfully preach and live

the Gospel and all that flows from the Gospel

wherever God directs me. For this reason I chose

to major in Biblical studies.”

The Bible faculty prepares the students with

the right focus before they go out into the world

as church leaders and preachers. Understanding

God’s Word and applying it correctly is a crucial

concept for a pas­

tor when leading a As sophomore class chaplain,

church. For this Chad Mullinix reads the

reason, professors Scripture passage before his

message. As class chaplain
stress the impor­ for the second year in a row, •

tance of pursuing he said, “Being chaplain is a * 0 ¥ mmm

a seminary degree. big responsibility. Ever since

high school I have had a bur­
Tom Yu said that den to preach, so becoming

“Knowing Christ chaplain was an unexpected

has brought satis- blessing.”

faction and longing for a greater knowledge of

Him. God has prepared me by showing how much

I didn’t know about the Bible before college, but

also how much more I can learn in seminary.

With the proper focus, Bible students are com­

mitted to excellence for their God. I Timothy 3:1

states, “ 1 his is a true saying, if a man desire the

office of a bishop, he desireth a good work. ” The Dave Cederquist, Andy had a tremendous impact

Bible students of today are preparing to be the Smith, and Thomas Bates on me, both in my personal

discuss Biblical issues after
life and in practical training.
church leaders of tomorrow. Life of Christ class, taught by They have also made me

Mr. Robert Carver. Andy realize how important semi­

said, “The Bible faculty have nary is for my ministry.”