by Haylee Lawver | MBU News
“You are your stories. You are the product of all the stories you have heard and lived—and many that you have never heard. They have shaped the way you see yourself, the world, and your place in it.” –Daniel Taylor, Tell Me a Story: the life-shaping power of our...
by Maranatha | On Mission Podcast
Dr. Jeff Reason, Director of Forest Glen Bible Camp in Brookfield, Nova Scotia, has a passion for investing in people’s lives. This led him to pastoral ministry early in his career and later to Forest Glen Bible Camp. Join Dr. Davis as he explores Dr....
by Jack Bovay | College of Arts and Sciences>Department of Music, Department of Music, Fine Arts, MBU News, Music, Uncategorized
On October 30, Maranatha’s Chamber String performers presented a side-by-side concert in Burckart Hall. Under the direction of Maranatha faculty member Melody Steinbart, the group presented works from Baroque, Romantic, and Contemporary composers. Their repertoire...
by Jack Bovay | College of Arts and Sciences>Department of Music, Department of Music, Fine Arts, MBU News, Music
On October 23, Dr. Stanislava Varshavski and Dr. Diana Shapiro starred as the featured artists in Maranatha’s Music on Mondays concert series. Performing works from Milhaud, Bizet, and Rachmaninoff, the world-renowned piano duo presented two concerts: one at 6PM for...
by Maranatha | On Mission Podcast
Miss Renee Westphall celebrated 25 years at Maranatha in the 2022-2023 school year. She joins Dr. Davis and Jonathan to discuss her passion for discipleship and mentorship of young ladies. Miss Westphall shares a little of her journey to Maranatha, but the main focus...
by Maranatha | On Mission Podcast
Mrs. Claudia Barba is an author and nationwide speaker at ladies’ conferences. Claudia and her husband, Dave, founded Press On! Ministries to help with church planting and growth. In this episode, she shares her heart for church planting and revitalization with Dr....
by Rachel Hudson | Alumni
MBU alumnus Dan Chodan (’13) appeared in the news recently regarding his work with Employee Retention Credit (ERC), a Covid relief program designed to help small businesses recover from the financial blow they received in 2020. Although ERC was meant to be helpful, in...
by Jack Bovay | College of Arts and Sciences>Department of Music, Department of Music, Fine Arts, MBU News, Music
Throughout the semester, Maranatha invites professional musicians to perform on stage in Burckart Hall. These performances provide students with a distraction from the business of college life and inspiration from other musicians’ accomplishments in music. From vocal...
by Maranatha | On Mission Podcast
Mark Pitts, a 2003 alumnus and Administrator for Missionary Finance at Baptist Mid-Missions, strives to serve others with his life. Dr. Davis walks Mark through his life story and discovers a deep, formative trial in Mark’s career. Mark acknowledges God’s...
by Haylee Lawver | MBU News
“Education is not the learning of facts, but the training of the mind to think.” –Albert Einstein Critical thinking and problem-solving are the most essential skills that any college student can develop. If students are unable to think through an issue critically,...
by Haylee Lawver | MBU News
Community members, faculty, staff, and students gathered at Maranatha’s leadership breakfast on October 24th. Tom Parks, Director of Retirement Plan Services at Annex Wealth Management, shared data demonstrating the United States’ current economic condition and...
by Maranatha | On Mission Podcast
2 Timothy 2:2 is Dr. Andrew Goodwill’s core mission – disciple people so they can go disciple others. Dr. Davis and Dr. Goodwill examine how that plays a significant role in his job as the Dean of Students at Maranatha. Dr. Goodwill’s deep care for...
by Alyssa Uksas | MBU News
Your leadership is foundational to your organization’s success—and proper leadership training is foundational to your successful leadership. Unfortunately, quality leadership training that fits your budget and schedule is not easy to come by. Fortunately for you,...
by Maranatha | On Mission Podcast
Pastor Gary Walton, Lead pastor at Harvest Ministries in Guam, focuses on two things in life: his family and God’s family. As he discusses with Dr. Davis what that looks like practically, he shares part of his story and journey toward Christlikeness. A leader of...
by Alyssa Uksas | Faculty & Staff
Dr. Tracy Foster is the Dean of the School of Business at Maranatha Baptist University. As a dean and professor, Foster manages business degree programs and teaches accounting classes. He also chairs the Finance Committee and sits on the Leadership Council. You might...
by Haylee Lawver | Student Interests
Most students ask themselves one important question before they apply to college: How am I going to pay for it? For most students, getting a part-time job is the best solution to offset costs. Finding the balance, however, between work and academics can be...
by Maranatha | On Mission Podcast
Dr. David and Mrs. Abi Anderson became Maranatha’s sixth president in August of 2023. They join Dr. Davis to talk through how God directed in their lives to bring them to this point. Dr. Anderson’s mission of “Follow me as I follow Christ” and...
by Haylee Lawver | MBU News
Héctor Colón, President and CEO of Lutheran Social Services of Wisconsin and Upper Michigan, spoke at Maranatha’s first leadership breakfast of the semester on Wednesday, September 27th. Maranatha faculty, staff, students, and the surrounding Watertown community came...
by Jonathan Sheeley | Advantage, Events & Press Releases, Faculty & Staff, Prospective Students
Each year, a new group of faculty, staff, and students are welcomed to the Maranatha family. At the same time, parents and students are starting to think about college more intentionally. Usually, they are familiar with our community through the experience of alumni,...
by Alyssa Uksas | College of Arts and Sciences>Department of Applied Science, MBU News
Are you fascinated with the world of biochemistry but aren’t quite sure what career options are out there for you? Perhaps you are already considering a degree in Biochemistry but don’t know if it’s the right choice for you. Contrary to popular belief, biochemists do...
by Maranatha | MBU News
On August 29, 2023, Dr. David Anderson became Maranatha Baptist University’s sixth president. A 1986 and 2022 graduate, he took office on August 1, 2023. With 32 years of church ministry experience and roles on various boards, Dr. Anderson was well-prepared for this...
by Courtney Rankin | MBU News
Maranatha Baptist University is proud to unveil its latest educational initiative, the Early Childhood Education Laboratory Classroom, a pioneering project spearheaded by Mrs. Janelle Coleman, Associate Professor in the School of Education. This state-of-the-art...
by Maranatha | MBU News
In the realm of education and spiritual mentorship, there are individuals who stand out as beacons of inspiration and dedication. Maranatha Baptist University proudly honors one such luminary as the Alumni of the Year 2023: Mike High, a dedicated educator, loving...
by Maranatha | MBU News
Maranatha Baptist University takes immense pride in celebrating the accomplishments and dedication of its alumni, and the year 2023 brings to the forefront an exceptional couple – Mike (’95) and Jennifer (’89) Fiocchi. Their journey post-graduation has been one of...
