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Ephesians 3:20鈥�21 states, 鈥淣ow to him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever. Amen.鈥�  

This verse captures my heart as I reflect on the completion of the One Thousand Days Transformed campaign at Cedarville. When we began identifying the University鈥檚 needs and developing our 10-year campus master plan, I had doubts. I wasn鈥檛 sure we could raise even $80 million, which would have set our record for campaign giving.  

But through this journey, I learned a profound lesson in trusting God. What began as an $80 million potential goal grew to $100 million and was increased to $125 million by the time we launched publicly. The goal was eventually raised to $175 million as our enrollment and costs increased. And now, at the close of this campaign, we rejoice that God has provided more than $200 million. That is truly 鈥渇ar more abundantly than all that we ask or think."  

Doubts Answered 

Throughout this process, I witnessed God's hand at work in remarkable ways. One standout moment came early in our 鈥淭ransformed Tour,鈥� where we traveled around the country holding events. I met an alumnus who desired to give sacrificially to the campaign. It wasn鈥檛 a large gift in comparison, but the amount wasn鈥檛 the point. His passion for and dedication to supporting God鈥檚 work at Cedarville profoundly impacted me and began to soften my doubt.  

We did, of course, receive major gifts 鈥� each one a testimony to God鈥檚 sovereign provision. He stirred the hearts of donors to give His resources to His work, investing in the lives of His students. We simply provided the opportunity for others to join us in preparing the next generation to stand for the Word of God and the Testimony of Jesus Christ.  

He Will Provide 

So many of you gave 鈥� and many gave more than once. I鈥檓 humbled and even a little embarrassed to look back on my initial doubts. But that鈥檚 the reason I鈥檓 writing this.  

I imagine you may be facing your own daunting challenges. If so, let me testify to what I鈥檝e experienced again and again: God is faithful. We can trust Him. Whatever lies ahead, know that God can do far more than you could ever ask or imagine. He has the power, and He alone deserves the glory.  

Thank you to every one of you who prayed, gave, and supported this effort. The glory belongs to the Lord, and the success to all of you who joined us on this incredible journey. We count our days so that we may live with wisdom. We know: Every Student Matters. Every Day Matters. Every Gift Matters.  

Our Next Step of Faith 

Now that the campaign is complete, we will take a brief pause, then begin praying and planning for what comes next. Please pray for God to give us wisdom from above and for new ministry partners to join the extraordinary work God is doing on Cedarville University鈥檚 campus. To the one true God who is able, we give all glory and praise forever. Amen.