Fostering Relationships and Stewarding Resources
With a world of possibilities ahead, it can be overwhelming for students at Cedarville to navigate the college season of life with all its unknowns. Women of Impact is an initiative to connect women across generations who encourage one another and testify to God's faithfulness in every season of life. In addition to building meaningful, cross-generational relationships, Women of Impact also channels impact to Cedarville students and academic programs through scholarships and enrichment grants.
Together, let's steward our resources for Kingdom impact and build up the next generation for the Word of God and the Testimony of Jesus Christ.
Our Impact
Women of Impact creates opportunities to foster relationships between generations of women and steward our resources to impact students through scholarships and enrichment grants.
Fostering Relationships
Throughout the year, Women of Impact will host events to intentionally encourage female students at Cedarville. Students will build meaningful relationships and hear uplifting stories of God’s faithfulness from members. As older women share their life experiences and testimonies with female Cedarville students, both are encouraged to trust God wholeheartedly and faithfully steward the time, testimonies, talents, and treasures He has given them.
Stewarding Resources
Female Cedarville students will be encouraged to thrive academically by engaging in networking events and applying for scholarships and grants funded through Women of Impact.
Student scholarships are awarded annually to female students who represent different majors, exhibit exemplary character, and demonstrate a commitment to academic excellence.
Enrichment grants are proposed by faculty and staff annually for projects not covered by department budgets. Members will vote annually on proposals to fund research, supplies and equipment, professional development, and faculty/student collaboration projects.
Event Highlights: Voices of Wisdom
To officially launch the Women of Impact initiative, we hosted our first event on November 7, 2024, Voices of Wisdom: Encouragement When Life Doesn’t Go as Planned. Over 200 female students of all grades and majors filled the room to hear from keynote speaker Jena Powell (Ohio House representative) and a group of panelists: Dr. Kris DeWitt (faculty member), Carrie Holt (’00 alumna), and Dr. Janice Supplee (VP for Marketing and Communication, ’86 alumna).
Together, these women shared testimonies of God’s faithfulness in the midst of difficult trials in their lives, plumbing the depths of infertility, job loss, raising kids with special needs, and other great unknowns while holding fast to Christ. They also applied biblical wisdom to student questions during a Q&A time with the audience.
Toward the end of the event, we awarded the first Women of Impact Scholarship to a student who was chosen out of 85 applicants. Feedback from students was incredibly positive, showing great support for future events and opportunities to connect with those involved in Women of Impact.
Over the winter months, women from all over chose to support this initiative by funding additional scholarships and enrichment grants proposed by faculty, providing funds for students to grow through special experiences like conferences, seminars, and special events.
In total, three scholarships were funded (with one awarded at the event and two to be awarded this coming fall!), nine enrichment grants were fully funded, and two additional grants were partially funded. Altogether, 30 women came together to raise $85,000. When we come together, we make a difference!
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Thank you for your generous support for overseas student-teachers! This grant relieved students by covering application fees and enabled global impact. In 2025, three student-teachers served in the Philippines, Malaysia, and Alaska; each is now teaching worldwide. This fall, funds supported placements in Ecuador, Thailand, and the Philippines. Five more await spring 2026 placements. Ï㽶ֱ²¥kindness equips future teachers to serve Christ globally with joy and purpose.
Dr. Brenda MacKay, Associate Professor of Education 
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Thank you for generously supporting our SPED program! On April 3, alumni shared practical insights on special education through a Christian lens, encouraging students. This fall, we’ll host a PD session with veteran teachers to equip future educators. Ï㽶ֱ²¥support provides meals, mileage, and resources, making a lasting impact as our students prepare to serve Christ in classrooms, churches, and communities.
Dr. Lynn Roper, Assistant Professor of Special Education 
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Thank you so much for supporting me and my education! I love the Word and the Church and am excited to see where the Lord leads me in ministry after graduation. My greatest passion is evangelism and apologetics, and I hope to serve in a role where I can disciple and equip others to defend and commend the faith. I’m deeply grateful for your generosity!
Emily Johnson '26, Biblical Studies 
Join Women of Impact
Whether you're an alumna, family member, faculty, staff, or friend of Cedarville University, we'd love to welcome you to be a part of Women of Impact!
Each year, you'll be invited to our Annual Event, where we build relationships, review proposals and progress, and plan for the future. As a member, you'll also be welcomed to join the student events that take place throughout the year, providing invaluable opportunities to connect with students and share your own stories of God's faithfulness.
Questions? Contact Kimmy Park to learn more:
