by Joseph Greene | College of Arts and Sciences>Department of Music, MBU News
Maranatha’s 2026 Concerto Competition was held on Tuesday, February 10th. Adjudicated by Mr. Jeremiah Willson, the competition showcased students’ talent and musicianship through powerful and moving performances. Winner Benton Ellis was the...
by Joseph Greene | College of Arts and Sciences>Department of Music, MBU News
Maranatha is honored to host Trio Arabesque II for Music on Mondays this Spring. On March 9, the group will perform two concerts: one short, kid-friendly concert with fun and lively arrangements, and another college student and music-enthusiast-oriented concert. Both...
by Joseph Greene | College of Arts and Sciences>Department of Music, MBU News
This past weekend was a beautiful reminder of the power of God’s gift of music. With more than 200 students involved in 8 different tracks, the festival was more than just a concert. It was a shared experience of preparation, collaboration, and excellence. Students...
by Joseph Greene | College of Arts and Sciences>Department of Music, MBU News
The mission of Maranatha is to develop leaders in the local church and the world to the praise of God’s glory. This mission is shaped every day not only by the university’s programs, but also by the graduates who continue to develop their God-given talents for His...
by Maranatha | College of Arts and Sciences>Department of Music, MBU News
Navigating the publishing market can be challenging, particularly for those unsure about what to expect. Professional guidance can provide valuable insight and help composers avoid common pitfalls. Dr. David Ledgerwood, former chair of Maranatha’s Department of Music,...
by Maranatha | Humanities
MBU’s Department of Humanities announces a new faculty member—Diane Westphall. It wasn’t until Diane was sixteen, that her parents realized something was “missing” in their lives and began searching. To her “horror,” they started attending a Baptist church where she...
by Maranatha | College of Bible and Church Ministries
Congratulations are due! MBU Professor Timothy Johns recently earned a Doctor of Ministry degree with an emphasis in biblical counseling from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, home to the Association of Certified Biblical Counselors, “the oldest and largest...
by Maranatha | College of Arts and Sciences>Department of Music
Maranatha’s Department of Music is pleased to welcome two part-time piano instructors: Jennifer Riffel and Amber Willson. These highly qualified musicians have similar backgrounds. Both were raised in Christian homes and came to know the Lord as Savior at a young age....
by Maranatha | Student Interests
Have you ever wondered about the merit of mission trips? Is there any continued impact? In 2023, Maranatha’s Global Encounters (GE) sent the Men’s Soccer Team to Kyrgyzstan to join national Samat in conducting soccer clinics. (Read the original post.) Though there...
by Maranatha | College of Arts and Sciences>Department of Humanities, MBU News
We are pleased to announce the appointment of Victoria (Kirby) Hinman as a new Teaching Assistant in the Department of Humanities. Victoria grew up in church and accepted Christ as Savior at age five. Like many who have known Christianity from infancy, she glibly...
by Maranatha | College of Arts and Sciences>Department of Music, Department of Music, Fine Arts, MBU News, Music
On May 2, 2025, Kenney Hedrick performed his Senior Euphonium Recital in partial fulfillment of the requirements for a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Music. Kenney’s recital featured solo and collaborative works from all style periods, as well as sacred music. Two pieces...
by Maranatha | College of Arts and Sciences>Department of Applied Science, MBU News
We are pleased to announce Reagan Bill as the new Teaching Assistant in the Department of Applied Science. Reagan hails from Ringgold, Louisiana, where she grew up at Southland Christian Ministries. As a staff child, she heard the gospel from infancy and was saved at...
