Worship - Manna University

Chaplain Ron McBride is the Provost of Manna University, where he has served since January 2015 as the Senior Vice President/Chief Academic Officer. From December 2021 through May 2023, he served as the Acting/Interim President. Prior to joining the faculty and staff of Manna U, he served 23 years as full-time faculty in North Carolina’s Cumberland County Schools. In addition to local-church ministry, he currently serves as a Senior Ordained Community Chaplain, as a Board Member, and as a Support Trainer with the International Fellowship of Chaplains. He has over 30 years of combined experience in ministry as a church leader, executive leader, nonprofit board member, and as a professional educator. He currently holds a Master of Library Science (M.L.S.) degree, a Bachelor of Science in English Language and Literature (Teaching) and is currently pursuing a PhD in Educational Leadership (Organizational Leadership) at Liberty University. Ron and his wife Elsa have been married since 1992, and they have three children: Daniel (20), Katherine (15) and Richard (15).

Next STeps

Congratulations on your acceptance to Manna University! We are so excited to have you with us as a new student. Your next step in this process is to get you enrolled in orientation. Whether you are an undergraduate or graduate student, orientation is mandatory for all newly accepted students. This course is self-paced and 8 weeks long. Orientation should be completed as quickly as possible in order to get you prepared for your upcoming semester.

You can enroll for orientation the same semester you begin your normal classes. This course in Populi will be open a little earlier than your other courses to allow you to get a jump start. For those of you who use FAFSA or VA benefits, don’t worry, orientation will be financially covered just as any of your other classes would be. If you are not already registered for orientation and you would like some assistance, please email admissions@manna.edu or contact your advisor.

Worship Tips & Tricks

Welcome to Manna U! Here are some tips or hacks that will help you succeed at this level:

It’s proven that chewing gum helps stimulate your mind, helps recall, and helps your mind stay focused.

Pro Tip: Try chewing the same flavor gum or eating a peppermint candy while both studying and taking the test if your professor will allow it!

A study done did show that peppermint did help students take a test to be more focused and more engaged.

Peppermint increases the oxygen count in your blood, which in turn increases the flow of oxygen to your brain causing you to be more attentive.

Next STeps

Worship Tips & Tricks

Tip 1: Take advantage of all the materials!

Tip 2: Take breaks!

Tip 3: Play to your strengths!

Tip 4: Chew gum or eat peppermint candy.