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Dream On: Manna University and Fayetteville Dream Center Partner for Fourth Annual Dream Run

September 20, 2019 by admin

[av_textblock size=” font_color=” color=” av-medium-font-size=” av-small-font-size=” av-mini-font-size=” av_uid=’av-k0shm2hu’ admin_preview_bg=”] Dream On: Manna University and Fayetteville Dream Center Partner for Fourth Annual Dream Run by Frank Brazell For me, September evokes feelings of rest. School is in full swing, football season has begun, and the smell of Pumpkin Spice permeates every coffee shop in sight. But … Read more

Equipped to Lead: Alumni Spotlight- Mackenzie Gear

March 6, 2023September 13, 2019 by admin

by Frank Brazell Recently, we sat down with alumna Mackenzie Gear (Christian Leadership, ’18) to discuss her experiences as a student, and how it has prepared her to be the Director of Student Ministries for one of the largest and fastest growing churches in the United States. Born and raised in Wisconsin, Mackenzie first felt … Read more

Data-Infused Learning for 21st Century Ministry

May 10, 2019 by admin

[av_textblock size=” font_color=” color=” av-medium-font-size=” av-small-font-size=” av-mini-font-size=” av_uid=’av-jvif9htj’ admin_preview_bg=”] DATA-INFUSED LEARNING FOR 21st CENTURY MINISTRY by Chris Fletcher The local church has always sought to know the people that attend that local church every weekend. Who are they? Are they coming back next week? Is there a “thing” that we do that helps retain guests? … Read more

Charisma Media interview with Dr. Crowther: Training Emerging Leaders

April 30, 2020May 1, 2019 by admin

ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP TELLS US WHAT WORKS – THEOLOGY TELLS US WHY IT WORKS Leadership development is a growing need in the twenty-first century. “Many times, the problems we have in organizations actually can be traced to ineffective leadership or mistaken concepts of leadership.” This applies to followers of Christ in any role where they … Read more

Student Reflection: Dog Days of the School Year

April 26, 2019 by admin

by Sam Fletcher My struggle throughout each and every semester has always been the mundane and the consistency of sixteen weeks out of the year. It can be slow and frustrating, and sometimes I would just like to be done. If every student who is in school is being honest, then they would agree that … Read more

Devotional: Jessica Fletcher

April 17, 2019 by admin

______ Jessica Fletcher is a Manna U alumna, who earned her Bachelor of Arts in Divinity degree in the Fall of 2017. ______ Scene: Africa. Subjects: wild dogs and wildebeests. The only way the wild dogs have the advantage is if the wildebeest run. However, if the wildebeests have the courage to stop running and … Read more

21st Century Apologetics: Diplomacy through Conversations

April 30, 2020April 11, 2019 by admin

21st Century Apologetics: Diplomacy through Conversations Many authors have commented on the erosion of belief in absolute truth among Western societies. The rise of relativistic thinking in post-modern America seems to discard long-accepted ideas like a heliocentric solar system in favor of a flat-earth theory. Relativism is commonly expressed as “My truth is my truth; … Read more

Student Spotlight: Vonnie Bellamy

March 6, 2023April 5, 2019 by admin

Vonnie faithfully attended church most of her life, but was unsure about going back to college after a long break from school. Manna U’s helpful staff and student body encouraged her to take the next step. What made you decide to take classes at Manna U? One day as I was driving on Cliffdale Road, … Read more

Student Devotional: Pursuing Your Calling

March 29, 2019 by admin

Pastor Joshua Clarke shares his thoughts on pursuing your calling. Josh is a Master of Divinity online student with Manna U, and his family has been instrumental in planting Manna Church, Colorado Springs. One of the most exciting discoveries you make after deciding to follow Jesus is that you are uniquely called by God for … Read more

Faculty Spotlight: Dick Gaffney

April 30, 2020March 21, 2019 by admin

Long-time Manna U faculty member and pastor Richard Lee “Dick” Gaffney has a heart for international missions, but that’s only part of his story. Come meet him at Manna U’s 9th Annual Golf Tournament this Friday (March 22). Dick Gaffney’s first taste of a culture not his own came at the age of 12. His … Read more

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