Use this resource to find a Bible-believing, Gospel-centered local church, so you can live out your call to use your gifts and talents in service to the Lord!
As a Christ-follower, it is important to maintain regular community with fellow believers (Hebrews 10:25), especially while away from home. As a Cedarville student, you'll have many opportunities to worship and grow spiritually, but none of these are intended to take the place of God’s design for the body of Christ meeting in local churches.
Church 搜索 Criteria
When searching for a church, be discerning. 的re are many good churches within a reasonable distance of Cedarville University that are eager to welcome you. Here are some criteria when selecting a church:
- Does the church show evidence of valuing the Bible as the inspired, 绝对正确的, infallible Word of God through its preaching and teaching?
- Is the church’s doctrinal position biblically sound?
- Is there evidence that the community of believers in this church work together in love and enjoy each other’s fellowship?
- Is the worship music God-centered, express biblical truths and edifying?
- Does the church offer opportunities for you to serve?
- For undergraduate students) would your parents/guardians and your home church affirm your choice?
- How does the church show a passion for sharing the Gospel?
Find-A-Church (Church 搜索 Engine)
Students may also use the “找一个教堂" search engine. You may search by city/state or zip code. 的 database of churches is 不 a recommended list, but simply a resource to help you find a church. We strongly advise that students check a church’s website to determine what the church believes before attending. Also, feel free to talk with Cedarville faculty or staff for recommendations of where they attend church.
Need Additional Help Finding a Church?
的 Church Relations staff is committed to helping students find a great church in which to attend and serve. Please contact Director of Church Relations, Bruce Traeger, if you need additional help. 发送一个 电子邮件, reach him at 937-766-7662, or visit his office in Stevens Student Center (SSC) 190E.
Student Involvement Fair
At the beginning of each school year in the fall semester, new and returning students are encouraged to attend the Student Involvement Fair. 的 Student Involvement Fair offers this event to area churches and ministries to present service opportunities and how students can be involved.
If you are interested in more information about this event, please contact the Global Outreach office at 937-766-7602.
Pastor Appreciation
Each year in the fall, Church Relations sponsors Pastor Appreciation Days. Scriptures remind us that it is good to let those who minister to us as pastors and elders to let them know how much you appreciate their labor on your behalf (1 的s. 5:12). 在 Pastor Appreciation we offer students faculty and staff a chance to write a 不e of encouragement and appreciation to their pastors. Church Relations mails these postcards to your pastor(s) at no cost. Watch for announcements on specific days.