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
______ 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 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
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
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
Q&A with a Master of Arts in Christian Leadership student What is your name, and what are you currently doing (occupation/career-wise)? My name is Rachel Choi, and I am both a Manna U alum and grad student! I currently stay busy with two jobs. For my main career, I have the privilege of being the … Read more
[av_textblock size=” font_color=” color=” av-medium-font-size=” av-small-font-size=” av-mini-font-size=” av_uid=’av-jsqjwrcm’ admin_preview_bg=”] Anibal Gomez was faithfully serving in a prison ministry when he sensed a need to upgrade his approach. The Federal Correctional Institution in Bennettsville, SC, only allowed him to be present in a limited capacity, but the inmates could meet on their own at other times. With his VA … Read more
Looking at Jesus Christ as the basis for servant leadership, one could say that the concept of servant leadership has actually been around for centuries. Academically, servant leadership has emerged in the last thirty years largely due to the research and discoveries of Robert Greenleaf. Even more recently, Dr. Kathleen Patterson has been at the … Read more
Today we are in need of leaders who can think critically and effectively solve problems. This may seem elementary, but in reality it’s hard to find. According to Garrette, Sibony, and Phelps at Forbes, “Organizations need effective problem solvers, but they’re telling us our business schools and universities are failing to meet this need. Such … Read more
What brought you to Fayetteville? My husband, Clayton, is a retired service member and we’ve lived in Fayetteville for more than 20 years. We’ve been members of Manna for about 12 years. What made you decide to take classes at Manna U? Off and on, I’d hear about the college, but at … Read more
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