by Frank Brazell Manna University is pleased to announce our official mascot, Major. We are now officially the Manna University Majors! Major the Honey Badger represents several major components of who we are at Manna U: effective, strategic, and emerging leaders who are more powerful than their appearance might suggest. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Carlos Ordonez, (B.A. InterculturalStudies ’23) could not have predicted that when he spoke to Manna U President Dr. Steven Crowther regarding his work in Latin America, Manna University Latin America would be born. Carlos shared his passion for his mission work in Mexico and a need for more training for his people. “I was not … Read more
by Matea Baltic-Hopkins Manna U Alumna Twila Mason has been busy after graduating with her Bachelor of Arts in Christian Leadership in 2021. After bouncing between different career paths, Twila ultimately felt the call to the public school system. When asked how Manna U equipped her for her current role, Twila highlighted some of her … Read more
by Frank Brazell Have you ever felt like a satellite, just wandering around on the periphery of a group of people who all seem to have the inside scoop? When you’re on the faculty at a predominantly online institution, living miles or even whole states away from your nearest colleague, such feelings are entirely possible. … Read more
by Paul Devine Dr. Vincent Charron walks out the challenge of being a high-capacity leader with his students in the way he runs his courses. “I set the bar and they meet me at the bar,” he says, explaining his teaching style. “I tell them that school may be tough but ministry is tougher.” When … Read more
by Frank Brazell A presidential inauguration is not an everyday event in the life of a university. Good presidents, those whose character, adaptability, and health allow them to stick around, may serve a single institution for decades. As such, on the rare day when an institution gets to inaugurate a new leader, someone who is … Read more
by Paul Devine This is Kingdom. Stephen Love uses the phrase as a touchstone in all his work as Director of the Worship Ministry program at Manna University. “How does this assignment help an individual align with God’s Great Commission?” Love asks. “In what way is this strengthening their faith, challenging their lifestyle, developing their … Read more
by Paul Devine Taking a class in Manna U’s Counseling Department from Christine Bartel is a bit like joining her personal social network. “I am very relational. I love to know about my students,” Bartel explained. Bartel is active on her classes’ message boards and is often sending emails, or setting up Zoom meetings. She … Read more
by Paul Devine Manna U’s site director at the Our Savior’s Church site, Dr. Scott Adams, is a relatively rare breed. He is a follower of Jesus that had a solid idea of his Kingdom role very soon after his salvation,. He is a doubly rare breed because that role was to take on the … Read more
by Paul Devine Anyone associated with Manna University over the past decade or so has experienced a positive impact from Stefanie Ertel. As Dean of Students from 2012-2019, Ertel oversaw many parts of student life and managed the school’s alumni association. Dean Ertel also directs the undergraduate program in Christian Leadership, a program she helped … Read more
