Presidential Inauguration
dr. carlo serrano
ceremony june 6th, 2023
Please join us Tuesday, June 6th at our Fayetteville Campus as we inaugurate Dr. Carlo Serrano as Manna University’s 5th President. Dr. Serrano has served on the faculty of Manna University since 2013, most recently as the Dean of Graduate Studies and the Program Director for the Master of Arts in Christian Leadership program. In addition to his role at Manna University, Dr. Serrano has served as an adjunct faculty member at several other institutions and as the Teaching Pastor at oneChurch.tv in Clarksville, TN.
Dr. Serrano holds a B.A. in Psychology from American Military University, an M.A. in Pastoral Counseling from Liberty University, and a Ph.D. in Organizational Leadership from Regent University. He has authored several books, and has been published in peer-reviewed professional journals. Prior to his academic and pastoral career, Dr. Serrano served for five years in the United States Army, including one year in Iraq.
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- Fayetteville Regional Airport (FAY) – 7.8 miles via Owen Drive
- Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) – 88.3 miles via I-40 and I-95
- Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) – 137 miles via US-74 and US-401
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- SpringHill Suites by Marriott Fayetteville Fort Bragg 4750 Lake Valley Drive, Fayetteville, NC, 28303
- Courtyard by Marriott Fayetteville 4192 Sycamore Dairy Road, Fayetteville, NC, 28303
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- Wingate by Wyndham Fayetteville/Fort Bragg 4182 Sycamore Dairy Road, Fayetteville, NC 28303
- Candlewood Suites Fayetteville Fort Bragg 4108 Legend Avenue Fayetteville, North Carolina 28303 United State
- Antonella’s – Upscale Italian ($$) 300 Hay St, Fayetteville, NC 28301
- Chris’ Steak and Seafood House – Traditional Steakhouse Fare ($$$) 2620 Raeford Rd, Fayetteville, NC 28303
- Circa 1800 – Southern Cuisine and Steaks ($$) 108 Person St, Fayetteville, NC 28301
- Fabe’s Peruvian Rotisserie – Peruvian and Roast Meats ($$) 2715 Freedom Pkwy Dr, Fayetteville, NC 28314
- Mash House – Burgers, Steaks, and Comfort Food ($$) 4150 Sycamore Dairy Rd, Fayetteville, NC 28303
- Mi Casita – Mexican ($) 3122 Raeford Rd, Fayetteville, NC 28303
- Mission BBQ – Barbeque ($) 1932 Skibo Road Fayetteville, NC 28314
- Sakura – Japanese ($) 5945 Cliffdale Rd #1109, Fayetteville, NC 28314
- Sammio’s – Italian ($) 2623 Raeford Rd, Fayetteville, NC 28303
- Airborne and Special Operations Museum – 100 Bragg Blvd, Fayetteville, NC 28301
- Cape Fear River Trail – 445 Treetop Dr, Fayetteville, NC 28311
- Cross Creek Mall – 419 Cross Creek Mall, Fayetteville, NC 28303
- Fayetteville Woodpeckers Single-A Baseball – 460 Hay St, Fayetteville, NC 28301
Our Mission
Manna University is a biblical higher education institution dedicated to educating, equipping, and empowering emerging leaders to change the world.
Manna U History
Manna University’s roots began with Manna Christian College on the campus of Manna Church, Fayetteville, NC. Formed by Jerry Daley in 1978 to train future pastors and church leaders, the college’s curriculum integrated biblical studies, theology, and practical ministry.
Manna Christian College later became Grace Leadership Institute, located on the campus of Grace Church of Chapel Hill. Grace Leadership Institute trained church leaders for Grace Churches International (GCI) in leadership, worship, ministry, and family life. This education was designed not to replace but to complement the discipleship efforts of the local church.
Grace College of Divinity, established in the fall of 2000, began to offer structured college curricula taught by faculty with years of ministry experience. As the college expanded to provide undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees, the transition from college to university was natural. In 2020, the Board of Directors decided to pursue a relaunch of the college as Manna University.
Today, along with its main campus in Fayetteville, NC, Manna University has sites and mentoring centers in several states and countries and an ever-increasing online presence. Our programs have received national recognition for academic outcomes and excellence in online learning. The name “Manna University” recalls our past and our identity as a biblical higher education institution dedicated to educating, equipping, and empowering emerging leaders to change the world. We exist to advance the Kingdom of God through biblical higher education – Everywhere.