Student Stories

Current Students

Ana Bullock, Pastoral Counseling

"Our son participated in Manna U's theExperience College Internship, and after completing attended Manna U for both his Bachelor's and Master's degrees. We were impressed with the value and quality of education at Manna University. Now that our kids are grown, it is our turn to improve our skill set in the area of Pastoral Counseling."

Elizabeth Harley, Christian Leadership

“Manna University has equipped me for ministry by helping me cultivate a well-rounded, Biblical worldview. I have learned how to apply modern day principles through a Biblical lens and rightly apply Scripture to present day issues.“

Floribert Mbateye, Christian Leadership

“Manna U has helped me lead better at church. I have learned that if you are a good servant, you are a good leader.“

Brandon Samuel, Intercultural Studies

“Manna U has been the game-changer in my ministerial journey, nurturing my spiritual development and equipping me to lead by God's timeless principles versus worldly trends.“

Carlos Ordonez, Divinity

“I love reading the Bible...and I needed to find the right way of studying it, so Hermeneutics gave me that. It really transformed the way I read the Bible.“

Mike Krieg, Biblical Studies

“The content you learn in class is intended and designed for real-world application outside of the classroom.“

Jonathan Fletcher, Religious Studies

“I feel better prepared as a pastor through my involvement at Manna U.“

Rebecca Dykes, D.Min.

“I love learning and I love Jesus. What better thing to learn about than Jesus and the Bible?“

Learon Tomlinson, Biblical Studies

“Manna U has deepened my faith. Manna U has equipped me to lead in a much larger capacity here at FLW.“

Alumni

Jeff Christensen, M.A. Biblical Studies '22

“The local church is the hope of the world and Manna University is effectively training those who will lead the cause of the church to pursue their mission with reverence, wisdom and excellence.”

Faith Malua, A.A. Worship Ministry '24

"The teachers and instructors here at Manna U go out of their way to truly make you feel empowered. I am beyond grateful to be in an environment full of people who believe more for me than I believe in myself!"

Riley Halliday, B.A. Divinity '17

“I got to benefit from using tuition assistance while I was active duty. Every significant step that I've taken in ministry had something to do with Manna University.”

Carlos Sanchez, D.Min. '22

“I knew I had a call on my life to ministry, but I was not sure what that looked like. My professors have taught me, coached me, mentored me, and prayed for me throughout the program. Throughout the program my call to ministry has become clearer and there is no doubt that God uses the D.Min. program at Manna University."

Twila Mason, B.A. Christian Leadership '21

“Manna U provided me with a solid biblical leadership foundation that I have found to be very useful in everything that I have done since. The faculty at Manna U went out of their way to support me in any way that they could. Manna U will always be family to me."

Jefferson Bullock, M.A. Christian Leadership '21

“It was preparing me for the practical parts of ministry."

Deana Sanchez, M.A. Divinity, M.A. Christian Leadership '22

“God has used Manna University as a tool to make me a better wife, mother, and teacher. If God is calling you, there is nothing that can stop it. The first step of faith is all you need."

Rachel Sutton, B.A. Divinity '13

“I saw how much I had already changed spiritually and emotionally, as well as all the ways I practically grew in leadership through theExperience."

Sade' Wilson, Certificate in Intercultural Studies '20

“God isn’t interested in what I can bring to the table. He is interested in who I am becoming."

Mackenzie Gear, A.A. Christian Leadership '18

“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."

Joshua Thomas, D.Min. '22

“Manna University not only gave me the tools and training I needed for a productive ministry, but also inspired in me a desire to lead and train disciples to go out and change the world."

Ariel Agsalud, M.A. Divinity '21

“I never thought of myself as a leader, but through this program I was stretched tremendously through classes and through the curriculum that I was placed in. Without this program I wouldn't be who I am today and I wouldn't feel as if I am able to do the things that I'm doing now."

Joel "Ben" Onguene, A.A. Worship Ministry '23

“I believe that as Christians, one of our best defenses against the lies of the world is deep knowledge of the word of God and how to study it. As I've taken steps into what the Lord has called me to do, I am thankful for the love for the word that was instilled in me through Manna U."

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