May 2024

Theological Reflection: Enriching Education and the Church

MNU professors at Global Theology Conference 2024

From thoughtful discussions on sticky topics to international travel bringing church thought leaders together, MNU’s Department of Christian Ministry and Formation (CMF) is preparing future ministry leaders with sound theological training to advance the Gospel.

First Goldwater Scholar at MNU Named

Dr. Chelsea Comadoll, assistant professor of chemistry with Junior Samuel Powel

Sam Powell, a junior majoring in biology and chemistry, was selected as a 2024 Goldwater Scholar, becoming the first in MNU’s history.

A Sense of Belonging Through Music

Andrew Levi, Melissa Jackson and Brett Jackson

A partnership between four organizations has emerged during the planning stage of MNU’s trip to Rwanda May 31-June 11, 2024. The medical and service mission will include travelers from MNU, Grace Community (Spring Hill) Church of the Nazarene and Mercy & Truth Medical Missions. Today Band of Angels joined in the effort, donating 15 ready-to-play musical instruments for kids who may never have had the opportunity to touch a musical instrument.

Nursing Grads Discover Common Bonds

Eight 2024 graduates of the Master of Science in Nursing program at MNU have more in common than their studies. They all work for the University of Kansas Health System.

STEM Students Land Prestigious Summer Internships Again

STEM Students selected for REU pose with Prof. Chelsea Comadoll

Importance of Maternal Mental Health Proclaimed in Kansas

MNU Students, Andrew and Jennifer Secor with Kansas Gov. Kelly

Thanks to the work of MNU students and Associate Professor Andrew Secor, PhD, LCPC, LCMFT, LCAC, CCMHC, NCC, RPT-S, Kansas Governor Laura Kelly declared May, Maternal Mental Health Month in Kansas. In her remarks, Gov. Kelly recognized the importance of bringing awareness to the challenges mothers face.

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