Charlie Johnson was happily traveling his life’s path when a red light from God forced him to change direction. At least, he thinks it was red. “I came from a military family, and I always wanted to be a helicopter pilot,” Johnson said. “I felt that way until the day they told me I was [Continue Reading...]
Dr. Matt Davis can construct a new Academic Quality Improvement Project web page in about three minutes. He admits it wasn’t always like this. “One year ago, I didn’t know anything about SharePoint,” Davis said. “I became a SharePoint guru overnight—or at least that’s what some people on campus think.” Maranatha’s Executive Vice President was [Continue Reading...]
Detachment 925, the Air Force ROTC program that includes Maranatha’s cadets, was recently honored with the Right of Line Award recognizing the nation’s best small detachment. “Our cadets stand out because they are high quality students and future officers,” Lieutenant Colonel Todd Berge, the detachment Commander, said in a statement released by UW-Madison. “I also [Continue Reading...]
Veterans Day proved to be an appropriate setting for the Religious Liberty Day Assembly on Friday, Nov. 12, at the Maranatha Gymnasium. The event began with the presentation of colors by the Maranatha ROTC chapter’s color guard. Current and former military personnel were asked to stand and received a long ovation from the crowd of [Continue Reading...]
Paul Shirk has found himself idle on very few occasions. Shirk (’08) had a few months to kill this summer between his graduation from law school and the beginning of his four-year military obligation, a unique position for him. “It appeared like I might be sitting around for a long time, and it occurred to [Continue Reading...]
Steve Burton, a man who makes his living through investing, views Maranatha as a great investment. “I see the kind of people they’re turning out, and I haven’t met anybody yet who is not top-notch,” Burton said. “I see what an example these people have been to my son. These are the kind of people [Continue Reading...]
Satisfaction is an elusive concept. Some schools and workplaces may assume their students and employees are satisfied because those at the top of the administrative ladder don’t hear much grumbling. Those supervisors may be right, or maybe they’re just not listening. Or, maybe those below them fear reprisal for honest feedback. Happily, Maranatha is listening. [Continue Reading...]
Most players want to win. Maranatha’s student-athletes are no different in that regard. There is more to sports at a Christian college, however, than the win-loss records. That aspect— the spiritual side of sports—is what makes Maranatha’s athletic program more than you expect. “As Christians, we’re called to a higher standard,” men’s soccer coach Jeff [Continue Reading...]
Dr. Werner Lumm has been named Chief Information Officer at Maranatha Baptist Bible College, effective immediately. Dr. Lumm has been serving as Facilities Manager since coming to the College in 2009 and has been Administrator of Maranatha Virtual Academy since 2010. He will retain those duties in this new position as well as overseeing the [Continue Reading...]
Maranatha Baptist Bible College has announced that Dr. Matthew Davis will serve as Executive Vice President, effective immediately. Dr. Davis has served as Maranatha’s Corporate Counsel and Director of Institutional Research and Effectiveness since joining the administration in August of 2010 and has been highly instrumental in advancing the ministry’s Strategic Plan. His new role [Continue Reading...]