Jesus Arroyo, hailing from Raeford, NC, just graduated from Manna University with a Bachelor of Arts in Worship Ministry. We got to talk with him and learn about how Manna University has influenced his own spiritual formation and his leadership in service to the local church. “I was baptized and truly accepted Christ as my Lord and Savior in January of 2017,” he … Read more
Ivanna Labrador Tapias, a current Manna U student taking courses in our Certificate in Church Leadership in Spanish, shared with us some of her story and some insights into how Manna University has equipped her to lead within the local church. “I am from Venezuela… I live in the city of Valencia,” she shares. “I am … Read more
For Tauri Maldonado, the journey to Manna University began long before she ever enrolled in a class. After moving from Orlando, FL to Fayetteville for her family’s first duty station, she and her husband faced a pivotal decision once he left the military: return “home,” or continue building the community God had begun for them … Read more
For Tauri Maldonado, the journey to Manna University began long before she ever enrolled in a class. After moving from Orlando, FL to Fayetteville for her family’s first duty station, she and her husband faced a pivotal decision once he left the military: return “home,” or continue building the community God had begun for them … Read more
Michelle Bushrod joined the military right out of high school, but after medically retiring in Alaska, she and her husband moved back to Fayetteville, NC. Michelle went through the Growth Track, which resulted in her leading a small group, then becoming the Small Group Director at Manna Church Raeford Site. Eventually she came on staff … Read more
At just nineteen years old, Jaedon Fletcher wears many hats—college student, janitor, pianist, semi-pro soccer player, and SGA Executive Administrator. But perhaps most notably, he’s a young man determined to grow in discipline, service, and faith. Born and raised in Fayetteville, Jaedon grew up surrounded by the influence of Manna University students at Manna Church’s … Read more
Daniel King’s story is one of perseverance, transformation, and hope. A native of Waterford Township, Michigan, Daniel’s life experience has given him deep empathy for the marginalized. Today, he stands as the Student Government Association (SGA) President at Manna University, a husband, a leader, and a passionate advocate for the next generation. Daniel has been … Read more
The spring of 2022 was an exciting time at Manna University, as our mentoring center located in Kigali, Rwanda was launched with ten students. Among those students was Alexandre, who is a native of the nation of Burundi and marks his time in the land of his birth as being, “A man who was so … Read more
By DeAndra Bowie If you were to make a list of the easiest things to do in life, “be a college student” would likely not be on that list. It takes work, dedication, and intentionality not just to be a college student but to be successful in your college endeavors. Now, imagine being a college … Read more
A Holistic Approach to Serving the Community By Daniel McBride In spring of 2023, Manna University launched its first ever degree program to be offered entirely in Spanish. The Manna U Latin America team worked hard to translate the preexisting Certificate in Church Leadership into a new language altogether, in the hopes that students … Read more
