Some of the most important teaching moments in higher education happen outside the classroom. At Manna University, students often reach out to faculty when they encounter academic, personal, technological, or ministry-related challenges. These conversations show why one-on-one mentoring in college can be so important to student success. As a faculty member, I begin by listening … Read more
Some of the most important moments in a student’s education never appear on a syllabus. They happen in conversations after class, in an email exchange about an assignment that becomes a discussion about calling, or when a professor recognizes something in a student that the student has not yet learned to recognize in themselves. This … Read more
Christian students have to consider more than financing and flexibility when choosing a college. They also need professors and course content that will strengthen their Christ-like character. Supportive relationships are critical to reinforcing Christian identity, increasing capacity, and stewarding God-sized callings. Students today need effective faculty mentors who invest in their personal development as much or more … Read more
Serving as one of many Christian higher education leaders is both a privilege and a responsibility. The sum of all my experiences and reflection leads me to two important conclusions. The first conclusion is for anyone evaluating the historical and spiritual foundations of faith-based education. Christian higher education is built upon the authority of Scripture. One can accept … Read more
We sat down with one of our faculty members, Sean Pottorff, to ask some questions about being a professor and what it means to be part of a Christian university faculty focused on shaping the next generation. Q: Sean, what can you tell us about yourself and what courses you teach at Manna University? A: Sure, so … Read more
by Paul Devine Dr. Vincent Charron walks out the challenge of being a high-capacity leader with his students in the way he runs his courses. “I set the bar and they meet me at the bar,” he says, explaining his teaching style. “I tell them that school may be tough but ministry is tougher.” When … Read more
by Paul Devine This is Kingdom. Stephen Love uses the phrase as a touchstone in all his work as Director of the Worship Ministry program at Manna University. “How does this assignment help an individual align with God’s Great Commission?” Love asks. “In what way is this strengthening their faith, challenging their lifestyle, developing their … Read more
by Paul Devine Taking a class in Manna U’s Counseling Department from Christine Bartel is a bit like joining her personal social network. “I am very relational. I love to know about my students,” Bartel explained. Bartel is active on her classes’ message boards and is often sending emails, or setting up Zoom meetings. She … Read more
by Paul Devine Manna U’s site director at the Our Savior’s Church site, Dr. Scott Adams, is a relatively rare breed. He is a follower of Jesus that had a solid idea of his Kingdom role very soon after his salvation,. He is a doubly rare breed because that role was to take on the … Read more
by Paul Devine Anyone associated with Manna University over the past decade or so has experienced a positive impact from Stefanie Ertel. As Dean of Students from 2012-2019, Ertel oversaw many parts of student life and managed the school’s alumni association. Dean Ertel also directs the undergraduate program in Christian Leadership, a program she helped … Read more
