At 52 years old, Karen would have never thought she would be pursuing a college degree, but God had a different plan. She lives in Missouri near Fort Leonard Wood with her husband of 35 years, Greg. With 27 years of experience in the mortgage industry, she helps families find their dream homes. As a … Read more
by Frank Brazell Sade’ Wilson, the child of Army parents, didn’t grow up in any one city, but she did grow up in one place— the Church. She started to take her relationship with God seriously at the age of 15, and after a conversation with a woman while at church, life began to change: … Read more
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
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
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
When we think about military veterans, it is also fitting to recognize the many ways our veterans are still serving. This student spotlight centers on Andre Spell, a devoted husband and father, who embodies selfless service and sacrifice for the good of others. A North Carolina native, Andre joined the United States Marine Corps in … Read more
Recently, some of our Manna U staff took a trip to visit with the Manna U community out in Hawaii! It was an amazing time of learning and exchanging personal stories about what they’ve gleaned from their time as long distance, Manna U students. While we were there, we got to hear Ariel’s story as … Read more
Manna University’s mission is a global one; it fuels the heart behind the several countries and regions that God has called us to be involved with outside of the United States. Currently we are involved in 5 Latin American countries due to the partnership and tireless efforts of the late Alan Winter. These countries are … Read more
It began with an Internet search. Soon after, he found himself driving 10 hours from New Jersey to Fayetteville, North Carolina. Though it’s only been a little over a year since he’s made roots in the South, Michael Krieg’s decision to make Fayetteville home has been nothing short of transformational. Read to find out more … Read more
What do you do all day? This is a question that makes many people cringe when they hear, because we all feel busy in our everyday lives, but can’t always recall exactly what they did all day. I know that I felt absolutely overwhelmed with the things going on in my life and wondered how … Read more
