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Earn Your Degree
in Christian Leadership
Leadership Rooted in Scripture. Impacted by Mission.
The Christian Leadership program equips you to lead with integrity, vision, and purpose. Through biblical study, practical leadership training, and real-world ministry experience, you’ll gain the skills to influence your church, community, and workplace with faith-driven excellence. Prepare to turn your calling into meaningful impact.
Flexible Online Learning
Study in a 100% online format or in person with our engaged instructors, who have both academic credentials and real-world ministry experience.
Low-Cost Tuition
74% of Manna U students receive financial aid or scholarships, and the GI Bill® is accepted. Our generous transfer credit policy helps students move quickly toward their degree. All of Manna U’s certificates and degrees can be completed online.
Military Friendly
At Manna U, we understand the unique challenges that military students face. That's why we're proud to offer benefits, and online program options are specifically designed to fit around your family, work, and life commitments.
Prepare for Leadership in Church, Ministry, Nonprofit, or Business with a Christian Leadership Degree from Manna University.
- This program equips students to learn and apply sound Biblical leadership training such as values, vision, planning, motivation, and organizational development to embrace, understand, and live as an effective Christian leader.
- This program of study is suited to the student who desires extensive training for the purpose of leadership in the local church, non-profit, or workplace. Students will learn to understand how to apply Christian and organizational leadership knowledge, theories, and skills within a global context.
- Through course content and experienced faculty, in both ministry and marketplace leadership roles, the student will be able to learn but also be coached through this process. We are all called to leadership in some way, but not all the same way. This program is designed to equip you for leadership to wherever God has called you!
How We Stack Up
Manna U wins regional and national awards every year for our affordability and quality of eduction. Here are just a few.
Why Manna University?
Grow your Faith
Gain valuable tools to understand and apply Scripture and theology. Spiritual formation and personal development courses will help you put your faith into practice.
Grow in Community
From online Student Life activities to service from our dedicated Prayer Team, students can connect with staff, mentors, and peers.
Grow in Influence
We emphasize leadership across all degree programs. Continue to lead in your local church while taking classes online.
Grow your Skills
Put classroom learning into practice through our Leadership in Action program. Learn from experienced ministry professionals and special mentors through our Mentoring Mondays program.
Accredited Courses
& Transferable Credits
Manna University is accredited by the Association for Biblical Higher Education Commission on Accreditation to grant certificates and degrees at the Certificate, Associate, Baccalaureate, Graduate Certificate, Master’s, and Doctoral levels. ABHE is an authorized accrediting body recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.
Mackenzie Gear
“One of the biggest things I learned in class was through the Servant Leadership class with [Professor] Stefanie Ertel. In order to lead like Jesus you need to serve like Jesus. That’s something that I’ve been able to apply from my time at Manna U to the role I’m in now."
Floribert Mbateye
“Manna U has helped me lead better at church. I have learned that if you are a good servant, you are a good leader.“
What Our Students Say
Potential Career Opportunities
A degree in Christian Leadership equips graduates with the skills and insight to lead with integrity, vision, and purpose in a variety of contexts. Through biblical study, leadership training, and practical experience, students are prepared to serve in churches, nonprofits, ministry organizations, and even for-profit businesses that value faith-driven leadership. Graduates are ready to step into leadership roles where they can inspire teams, guide communities, and make a lasting impact.
- Church or Ministry Leader
- Nonprofit Executive or Program Director
- Corporate or Business Leader
- Mission or Outreach Coordinator