A Return With Purpose: Dr. Bob Lutz’s New Chapter at Cedarville

Dr. Bob Lutz’s journey starts in the quiet stretch between Noblesville and Anderson, Indiana. He grew up in a pastor’s home, where faith was woven into everyday life — where church softball games and pickup basketball shared space with Scripture and community. It was there, in the ordinary rhythms of life, that Bob first encountered the extraordinary grace of God.

When it came time to choose a college, Cedarville University rose to the top. Not just for its academics but for something deeper: a place where biblical truth and real community came together in a meaningful way. That draw — of faith, purpose, and belonging — was strong. And it set Bob on a path that’s now come full circle.

Today, Bob has stepped into a new role as Vice President for Strategic Initiatives at Cedarville. For him, it’s more than a title — it’s an opportunity to help guide a university he deeply believes in. One of his key focuses is expanding online programs, and although some might wonder if going digital risks losing the heart of what makes Cedarville special, Bob doesn’t see it that way.

He’s talked to students, listened closely, and what he’s heard has only strengthened his resolve. They know the value of being on campus, but they also see how an online experience — when done well — can still carry the same Cedarville DNA: academic excellence, biblical grounding, and intentional community.

What gives him the greatest hope? It’s the same thing that drew him to Cedarville in the first place — the belief that God works powerfully through simple, faithful things: the teaching of His Word and the relationships formed around it.

With that in mind, Dr. Bob Lutz has stepped into his new role full of vision, grounded in tradition, and confident that God will continue doing extraordinary things through Cedarville’s ordinary, faithful work.

Hear directly from Bob’s heart on this week’s episode of the Cedarville Stories podcast.

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