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Introducing the School of Christian
Ministry and Formation
MidAmerica
was featured in
With the recent restructure from divisions to schools, the MNU Division of
the “Eduction: In
Religion and Philosophy is now known as the School of Christian Ministry
Depth” section of
and Formation. This name clarifies MNU’s focus on ministry and discipleship
where professors encourage students to be authentic followers of Christ and
the Kansas City
engage the world as servant leaders.
Business Journal
on January 1.
The mission of the School of Christian Ministry and Formation is to prepare
Plans for growth
men and women for purposeful, passionate, and innovative ministry in the
and expansion
kingdom of God throughout the world.
at the University
The School consists of two departments. The Department of Bible,
were the focus
Theology and Mission provides undergraduate programs for students
of the article.
preparing for ministry. It offers majors in ministry, youth and family ministry,
intercultural studies and Bible and theology, as well as a number of minors
and areas of concentration. Several of these programs meet Nazarene ordina-
tion requirements.
Mock trial team: success
The Department of Graduate Studies in Practical Theology is developing
MNU’s Mock Trial Team represented the
programs for persons already involved in ministry settings. Master’s-level
university at the Great Plains Regional
classes in pastoral leadership and youth ministry are planned for launch
Tournament at Washburn University School
within the next few years.
of Law, in February. MNU defeated teams
The school also works alongside the Sullivan Center for Innovative Ministry
from KU, Drake, and the University of
to provide resources for MNU’s educational region. The Center provides
Denver.
continuing education and pulpit supply for churches in the region.
Of the 24 teams that participated, MNU tied
for 14th place.
MNU hosts cheerleading clinic April 3
Students who competed were Melissa
Conner, Jeff Johnson, Kathy Matney, Crystalyn MNU Cheerleading is hosting a clinic for the
Oswald, Ben Smith, and Meagan Wilfert. public April 3, from 1-4 p.m. in Cook Center, North
Gym. This clinic is for high school and college
The team was founded and coached by
athletes who want to pursue a collegiate career as a
Todd Hiestand, assistant professor of crimi-
cheerleader/yell leader.
nal justice, with MNU alumnus and assistant
district attorney Steve Hunting.
Attendees get the chance to stunt and tumble with
MNU cheerleaders, yell leaders, and coaching staff.
A campus tour will be held from 12-12:45 p.m. The
Condolences
cost for the clinic is $15.
Try-outs for MNU Cheerleading in 2010-11 are
Irene Lawrence, 86, passed away Janu-
ary 25, 2010. She was employed at MNU
May 28 and 29. To be considered for the team, fill out
from 1968 to 1975 in the business office.
the recruiting form at www.mnucheer.com.
Her husband, Dr. Robert Lawrence, was
associate academic dean and then dean
until 1975.
Dr. Wendell O. Paris, 92, former D.S.
of the Southwest Oklahoma District and
former MNU Board of Trustees member,
passed away January 25, 2010. Paris
pastored on the MidAmerica region for
years in Carthage and Springfield, Mo.
Correction
The photo caption in Accent Fall 2009 of
the group on the Jordanian archaeological
dig left out student A.J. Fry.
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