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Dear friend, Our school year was one of transition. Last November, we announced to our faculty and staff our name change to Maranatha Baptist University. In December, we announced the change to our students and the general public.

Then in March 2014, we unveiled our new brand identity as well as our new mascot, the MBU Sabercats. Below is a small sampling of our new branding, with an explanation for each piece.

MBU Logo MBU’s new logo provides us with an "M" that is distinctively ours.

Seminary Logo Incorporates Jesus Christ as the Lion of the Tribe of Judah.

Official Seal Reflects what MBU has stood for since its founding in 1968 as seen in the trumpets, laurel, and the motto from Ephesians 1:12. New elements like the crown, lion, and shield further enhance our identity and purpose. Together, they emphasize our looking ahead to the rapture and ultimately to the return of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

Alumni Association Logo Reflects our past and symbolizes we will remain true to our foundation.

Sabercat Mascot The Sabercats embody courage and teamwork—characteristics inherent in the MBU brand.

Dr. John Brock, our Vice President for Academic Affairs for thirty years, transitioned into retirement in May 2014. Maranatha will miss him as an educational statesman, but I will miss him as a wise counselor, a trusted confidante, and a dear friend. “Seasons of Service” gives a narrative of his years in Christian education.

Do you know of a young person who is transitioning into college, or a family or friend who may not be familiar with MBU? I trust you will place this magazine in their hands and use it as a resource to share our programs and philosophy of Christian education. Take a copy to your town library or community center. Consider this issue a bird’s eye view of all we offer.

Transition brings new opportunities, but our resolve remains the same. We will stay true to our foundation. We will always be Baptist, dispensational, and evangelistic. We will never abandon our separatist position. And we will hold fast to our mission to “develop leaders for the local church and the world ‘To the Praise of His Glory.’”

It is a privilege to serve you at Maranatha Baptist University.

Dr. Marty Marriott, President

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CONTENTS 3 Opportunity on Every Continent 7 Hamlet, Pedagogy, and Biotechnology.

10 Preparing Diligently.

Thinking Globally.

12 Seasons of Service

18 Caring for the Whole Person 20 MBU Means Business Executive Editor Dr. Jim Harrison Communications Director Peter Wright Writers Karen Hansel Grace Peters Emilee Hansel

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ehind the official mission of the College of Bible and Church Ministries “to prepare local church leaders by providing the highest quality education . . . through training committed to a dispensational, fundamentalist, and Baptist position” is the mindset to prepare students in an intentional way.

Director Brian Trainer explained, “We want our graduates to manifest personal integrity, to embrace servant leadership, to be passionate scholars of God’s Word and accurate proclaimers of it.” Accomplishing such goals challenges everyone, including faculty, staff, and students, toward excellence.

“As surgeons of the soul, there is a demand for a high level of scholarship,” commented Trainer. To meet the demand, classes are rigorous, with an emphasis on systematic theology, strong doctrine, and hermeneutics.

A liberal arts core provides students with a lifelong resource—an understanding of God’s creation. Experts in various areas are invited regularly to lecture and interact with students and help meld knowledge with practice.

Hands-on experiences strengthen people skills and increase understanding of ministry. “Learning to shepherd people with a tenderness of heart is vital,

Graphic Artists Kristina Hendrickson Corinne Kutz Photographers Tim Mielke Nathaniel Brewer On the Cover Photo taken by Jordan Gross of James Collard and friends while serving with Team Ethiopia 2014.

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as is a toughness to protect them from the Adversary and confront sin,” Trainer said.

This bringing together of theology and practice, the inclusion of experts, and a rich liberal arts core work together to develop students who are proficient communicators of the Word of God, who can think critically, and speak intelligently—“consummating in a life that adorns the gospel,” concluded Trainer.

Several flagship programs draw, on average, a total of 140 students yearly to Maranatha. Pastoral Studies reflects the rich heritage of MBU. Biblical Counseling is, in essence, a four-year degree in advanced discipleship addressing the reality of a sinful world. Missions, as the heartbeat of Maranatha, focuses on the development of theology alongside the practice of theology.

Real-world ministry training provides missions majors the opportunity to “conquer the hurdles of a crosscultural ministry in a well-supervised setting,” said Trainer. So important are these immersion experiences that Trainer helped initiate Global Encounters, a missions program for Maranatha. The program’s objective is to strategically mobilize the faculty and students of Maranatha into needy regions around the world for the purpose of local church development.

“God is bigger than the box we try to put Him in,” shared Trainer. “Mission trips expand our worldview and deepen our understanding of who God is. We get to see ourselves in ministry and recognize that we can be used

by God.”

Team Ethiopia 2014

Since 2007, over 600 Maranatha students and faculty and staff members have participated in summer or spring break mission trips around the world. For many, the preparation for a mission trip is half the learning experience. Nadine (Flack) Hall ’12 went to Argentina in 2011 and commented that raising support for her trip taught her how God provides. “When the deadlines started to get close and the money wasn't quite there, it caused my knees to bend. I had to earnestly seek God's face to see if He truly wanted me to go to Argentina.”

Her faith was tested again when she left her ID cards, cell phone, and spending money on a bus in Buenos Aires, yet God still provided for her needs, teaching her His goodness. Hall's husband, Eric '11, participated in Team Ukraine in 2010. “Missions is all about being Christcentered and others-focused, and that impacts every ministry, everywhere,” Eric said, adding that his mission trip made a significant impression on how he views his present ministry to teenagers.

Every Maranatha student is encouraged to consider taking a mission trip with Global Encounters. “Over onethird of our 2014 graduates went on a mission trip,” said Trainer. “There is not another institution with this level of student missions implementation.”

Participating students are required to raise their own support for each trip, allowing donors to connect with Maranatha in a unique way. Currently, over 6,000 donors have given over 1.25 million dollars toward student mission trips.

Nadine (Flack) Hall in Buenos Aires 2011

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“The heartbeat for Global Encounters is simply Maranatha facilitating the opportunity for students to go overseas as part of their discipleship process and their educational experience,” said Trainer, “recognizing that God is not calling all of them to missions, but knowing that a trip overseas has the potential of changing their lives”—a worthy goal for a department and an entire student body.

Building on a Baptist Heritage Maranatha Baptist Seminary Maranatha Baptist Seminary, building on the nearly 40-year heritage of Maranatha Baptist Graduate School of Theology, officially opened its doors in the fall of 2009. Dr. Larry Oats, current dean of the Seminary, was one of the School of Theology’s first graduates. He earned a Master of Divinity in 1974 and has served on the faculty and administration of Maranatha since that time.

“Our desire is to continue the legacy of educating men for pastoral ministry and related fields, and women for ministry in missions, writing, and counseling,” shared Oats. “Our vision is to grow a Seminary that excels in leadership, scholarship, and—most importantly—a heart for ministry.”

Annie and Josh Moore in Ireland in 2012

Church Site Program Maranatha partners with pastors and churches that desire to provide seminary degrees or individual courses for church staff, interns, or church members. Students can complete an MA in Bible or Intercultural Studies or an MDiv degree; or they can take courses for credit or personal enrichment—all without traveling to Wisconsin. Learn more about our church sites online at mbu.edu/ churchsite.

Students now have the opportunity to attend Maranatha Baptist Seminary and train for ministry from wherever they are in the world. A variety of programs are offered, including a Master of Divinity and master’s degrees in Intercultural Studies, Biblical Studies, Biblical Counseling, Church Music, and English Bible.

Virtual, online, and modular classes provide convenient options for students wanting to accomplish schoolwork alongside their everyday work.

Joshua Moore’s experience at the Seminary was a final step toward realization of a childhood dream to become a missionary to Ireland. “When I was eleven years old I began reading about the culture of Ireland,” explained Moore.

“During these years God placed a burden on my heart for the Irish people.”

As his burden grew, so did his desire to prepare effectively.

After completing an MBU undergraduate degree and taking four survey trips to Ireland, Moore chose to pursue an MA in Intercultural Studies.

“The program helped me write ethnography and ministry strategies for reaching the Irish, and it shaped my philosophy of missions,” shared Moore.

“My wife and I cannot describe the passion in our hearts to return to the Irish people.”

At the core of Maranatha Baptist Seminary are seven pillars that characterize its programs and set it apart from other institutions. The Seminary is biblical, Baptist, dispensational, separatist, and evangelistic, with a local church emphasis and a focus on mentoring.

“An outstanding faculty is the treasure of Maranatha Baptist Seminary,” shared David Marriott, Master of Divinity graduate and local pastor of Lakewood Baptist Church in Delafield, WI. “Beyond the classroom time, these men welcome students into their lives and often continue relationships with them well past the completion of academic programs.”

Seminary graduates are known for being balanced Baptist fundamentalists.

“The work of the Lord is urgent and eternal,” stated University President Dr. Marty Marriott. “And we desire to prepare our students to accomplish that work ‘To the Praise of His Glory.’”

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COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES

HAMLET, PEDAGOGY, BIOTECHNOLOGY. Department of Humanities | Exploring options

Maranatha Baptist University’s College of Arts and Sciences, comprised of Humanities, Music, and Applied Science, reflects a vast array of opportunities to train for workplaces anywhere in the world.

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Designed to educate broadly rather than train narrowly, a Humanities degree is one of the best programs students can take to prepare for future specialization in any of more than 7,000 graduate programs offered in universities nationwide. Majors in Applied Science, Communication Arts, Cross-cultural Studies, English, Letters, and Liberal Arts allow students to develop diverse interests while earning a college degree.

Maranatha's newest major, Communication Arts, prepares graduates for careers in areas such as journalism, public relations, graphic design, theatre work, and broadcasting. “The program presents a strong centralized focus for communication studies,” Department Chair Jeff Miller commented, “and our four specialized tracks offer students

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real world employment and ministry opportunities.”

Under Miller’s direction, the Communication Arts program also produces all of the University’s plays. Almost 50 students were involved in Maranatha’s first theatre-in-the-round production, William Shakespeare’s Hamlet. Stage crew built the special stage on the gymnasium floor and added seating on three sides. No seats were farther than 40 feet from the stage, allowing audience members to sense they were “part of the production.”

Even in such a venue, Miller’s vision is to “disciple students intentionally” and develop them into authentic leaders with a heart for global ministry. “The production of Christian drama concerns so much more than merely producing ‘excellent’ works of art and paying lip-service to the glory of God,” Miller explained. “When an actor lives out his relationship with God in front of the rest of the cast, he no longer rehearses because he loves the art, but because he has a sacred trust to fulfill before the Lord of rehearsing as unto Him.”

Department of Music | Learning for a lifetime Creating lifelong musicians is the heartbeat of Maranatha’s Department of Music. Individuals in the music program learn from highly qualified teachers who strive to pour their knowledge into their students.

Graduates are well equipped to teach, perform, and give glory to God through their musical abilities.

“Music has always been an important part of the Christian experience,” shared

Dr. David Ledgerwood, Chair of the Department. Because of the emphasis the Bible places on music, Maranatha seeks “to present a strong program commensurate with what students would receive in other institutions, but evaluated through the lens of a Christian worldview,” Ledgerwood said.

For students who wish to teach, MBU provides several options. Majors, minors, or concentrations include music education, piano pedagogy, string pedagogy, church music, performance, and arranging. In addition to taking a variety of classes from theory to history, students gain valuable training by assisting the staff of Maranatha’s Piano and String Prep School, a community music school directed by Janet Tschida ’01, who went on to earn an MA. Working with Tschida and others allows students to see both the teaching and business aspects of operating a professional studio.

“Teaching under Tschida’s wings helps you see firsthand how she handles parents and students,” said Angelina (Selyukov) Kettula ’14, “then you as a student get to work through those things.”

The department also strives to develop excellent performance skills. Students improve their playing through private lessons, group repertoire classes, and other classes like hymn playing and keyboard skills. Some programs require a senior recital, a crowning achievement that is “extremely doable with the right training," according to Kettula. “With my piano teacher’s guidance and patience, I was able to play my senior piano recital and be pleased with my accomplishments.”

Learning to be an excellent teacher or performer does not end when students graduate, Tschida noted. “I hope my students leave my classroom inspired to learn everything they can about music and the subject matter at hand.”

Department of Applied Science | Looking ahead For aspiring scientists pursuing graduate or medical school, MBU provides an excellent start.

Organic chemistry, biochemistry, and anatomy and physiology help lay the foundation for upper level classes in cellular biology, genetics, and research, where students have the opportunity to further develop laboratory skills, methodology, and a scientific mindset. As part of their preparation, students perform bacterial transformations, protein purifications, and a broad range of modern biotechnology techniques.

Courses enable students to understand human biology at a level where they are prepared to study graduate courses like pharmacology and pathophysiology and are scholastically qualified for future careers as physician’s assistants, research biologists, or athletic trainers, to name a few.

New within the department is a focus on biotech business development. With the help of the School of Business, a student can develop a technology alongside a strategic business plan; so by graduation, he or she could be ready

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to start a business and even have funding in place.

“Our programs are marked by rigorous scientific and technical training, with a biblical worldview that emphasizes God's creative authority,” shared Dr. Marcos Garza-Madrid, a science professor who earned his MD as well as a PhD in biotechnology. GarzaMadrid added, “As such, we believe

in the biblical account of a six day creation. This is fundamental from both a theological and scientific perspective. If we don't believe in a portion of the Bible, like Genesis, how can we truly believe the rest?”

Challenging academics from a biblical worldview are made all the more beneficial due to MBU’s accreditation.

Knowing he wanted to continue to graduate school after completing his bachelor’s degree, Joseph Zoller ’11 chose Maranatha largely due to its regional accreditation, something required in a majority of graduate programs. His college choice was well received at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Heath Sciences (MCPHS University) Manchester, where Zoller is currently enrolled in a Physician’s Assistant program.

the scientific foundation, prerequisite courses, and accredited degree to get accepted into a MPAS program,” shared Zoller.

To Garza, most important are the students he influences every day.

“It’s wonderful teaching students who want to serve God,” said GarzaMadrid. “Listening to their plans, helping them, and counseling them are some of the best experiences I’ve had at Maranatha.”

“Maranatha helped prepare me academically by equipping me with

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Online Options for Everyone Online and Distance Learning

Maranatha Baptist University’s Online and Distance Learning programs continue to carry the University mission to people around the globe.

From the high school student taking dual credit courses to the experienced teacher or pastor seeking graduate credentials, there are distance learning options for everyone.

“One of the fastest growing demographics Maranatha Online works with is high school dual-credit students,” stated Assistant Director of Online and Distance Learning Phillip Olt. “In fact, many states now require high school students to complete college credit—even online college credit—before receiving a high school diploma. There’s a push among students to stay ahead.”

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High school students can now complete an entire year in most Maranatha majors while receiving a 50 percent tuition discount as a high school student. “Not only does this save money, it also allows students to enter the workforce or graduate school a year sooner,” said Olt. Many Christian schools have distinguished themselves by partnering with Maranatha to offer dual-credit courses during the school day.

The Bridge to Campus program, officially launched for the 2013-2014 school year, provides live and interactive classes straight from Watertown classrooms to students at current learning centers in California and Louisiana, with a new learning center opening in Oregon in fall 2014. Bridge to Campus continues to be the premier choice for students wanting a local or camp-based college experience from a theologically conservative and regionally accredited Baptist university.

What good is an associate’s degree? Well, the difference in median weekly earnings between a person with a high school diploma and one with an associate’s degree is $133. That is almost $7000 per year more that a person could be making with an associate’s degree through Maranatha Online.

There is also a 2.1 percent lower unemployment rate among those holding an associate’s degree. To help meet the need of adult learners who desire an associate's degree, Maranatha Online now offers many excellent programs.

For graduate-degree seekers, the Seminary affords opportunities for distance students to earn master’s degrees in English Bible, Church Music, Biblical Studies, and Divinity. Additionally, the Master of Education in Teaching and Learning (completely online) provides an affordable option for educators without leaving their current teaching positions.

Maranatha Online offers courses that are biblical, flexible, and engaging.

“Regardless of where you are in your educational and professional career, there are online options available to help you become more prepared for the calling God has for you,” said Dr. Jeff Crum, Director of Online and Distance Learning. “Maranatha Online is well worth exploring and seeing where you fit in.”

Explore more online options at mbu.edu/online.

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SCHOOL OF EDUCATION

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“Young people are the future,” said Vice President for Academic Affairs William Licht. And by training students to teach, Maranatha plays a unique part in shaping that future—here in the U.S. and around the world.

With the ever-increasing ease of traveling cross culturally, students now have greater access into foreign countries. Opportunities for Maranatha students to teach in schools of Guam, Lebanon, China, Saipan, Peru, Albania, and other countries have opened within the last few years.

“The School of Education exists to train high quality teachers who will positively impact young people for Christ,” Licht explained. “This is done by convincing future teachers that teaching both the heart and mind of

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young people are vitally important.”

Licht’s vision for the School of Education is to prepare “godly educators who are not only superbly trained academically, but are making a radical difference for Christ in the lives of students they encounter.”

burden to reach out to the lost with the gospel.” Larson currently teaches second grade at Harvest Christian Academy in Guam and is pursuing a Master of Education in Teaching and Learning online degree from Maranatha Baptist University.

Each degree program is designed to challenge students on many different levels, including academically, spiritually, and socially, and to expose them to a broad range of instructional methods, learning styles, and ministry options—some of which will affect the direction of their lives.

“The education I received at Maranatha prepared me to teach every subject from a biblical worldview,” Larson remarked. “The teachers I had while at Maranatha clearly desired to glorify God in all they did. I would like to instill in my students the same love for God and a passion for his glory.”

“One of the ways I fulfilled my fieldwork was through tutoring at the Milwaukee Rescue Mission,” shared 2011 graduate Jessica Larson.

“Interacting with inner-city students every Thursday night gave me a

Maranatha’s education degrees blend traditional classroom instruction with hands-on training in elementary and secondary classrooms across the nation. Sophomores and

juniors are required to complete over 100 hours of fieldwork—observing, journaling, participating in classroom work, and teaching in cooperating schools. Seniors work alongside a certified teacher to complete 18 weeks of student teaching. As required by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, student teaching covers the cooperating schools’ entire semester.

“Learning how you start and how you finish is always important,” said Mr. David Handyside, Director of Field Experiences.

“Such a timetable offers more opportunities to experience all aspects of teaching, from the opening of the semester, when classes are initially engaged, to the end of the semester, when classes are closed and assessments are documented.”

Maranatha’s School of Education holds the distinction of offering regionally accredited degrees, a benefit that helps speed students on their way when considering going on to graduate school, obtaining licensure, teaching nationwide, or serving overseas. “In some states, including Wisconsin, only individuals with a regionally accredited degree can obtain a teaching license beyond a simple substitutive teacher license,” Licht commented.

Maranatha graduates teach in over 30 states across the U.S. and in five foreign countries, a true reflection of the reciprocity of a Maranatha degree. Students who complete all

of the academic requirements (i.e., fieldwork, student teaching, GPA requirements, Praxis II content testing, etc.) may apply for full licensure to teach in classrooms at home and around the world.

Cooperating teachers consistently recommend Maranatha student teachers, and administrators appreciate the preparation and professionalism of the graduates. “In my 11 years as vice principal, I have worked and networked with as well as helped hire educators from various Christian schools,” said Orlando Duarte, 2002 graduate and vice principal at Christian High School in El Cajon, CA. “During this time it has been clear to me that Maranatha prepares teachers to become ‘whole’ Christian educators.”

Students become teachers at MBU— teachers with a passion for education and a willingness to serve wherever God leads, whether in a local community or in a foreign land. “Generations of young people can be either positively or negatively influenced by their teachers,” shared Licht. “We’re seeking to train teachers who demonstrate a servant’s heart, a teachable spirit, an inner drive to constantly improve, and the Godgiven desire to impact lives ‘. . . so that the generation to come . . . might set their hope in God’ (Psalm 78:6-8).”

See the majors and minors MBU offers at mbu.edu/programs.

Degree Highlight | MEd In 2014 the School of Education introduced its newest degree, the Master of Education in Teaching and Learning (MEd), an online program offered for adults who have completed their bachelor’s degree and desire to strengthen and broaden their knowledge of education.

Designed to equip educators with graduate-level tools and theory, the MEd program blends real world pedagogy, cutting edge research, and a Christian worldview; and prepares teachers, administrators, or business professionals for future opportunities in the classroom and beyond. The online environment provides for universal participation and mutual exchange, while allowing flexibility for life schedules, employment commitments, and ministry expectations.

Learn more or apply today at mbu.edu/MEd.

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Seasons of Service

“And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper” (Psalm 1:3).

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For thirty years, Dr. John Brock has faithfully served the faculty, staff, students, alumni, and friends of Maranatha Baptist University as Vice President for Academic Affairs. His contribution to Christian education has been immeasurable; his commitment to the local church has been exemplary; and his dedication to his family has been admirable. We honor him as educator, administrator, and dear friend.

The preparing “I think the most enduring impact of my parents on my life was their faith and steadfast commitment to the local church,” shared Dr. John Brock, retired Vice President for Academic Affairs at Maranatha Baptist University. “I can never remember a time that we didn’t attend church—

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every service.” How fitting that Dr. Brock’s upbringing would prepare him for thirty years of service in an institution whose mission reflected the same values: To develop leaders for the local church and the world “To the Praise of His Glory.”

John Brock graduated with his undergraduate degree in accounting in 1970 and quickly attained a wellpaying position in a CPA firm. Married to his college sweetheart, Judy, life was grand for six months. The couple was living the American Dream. But change was around the corner, and the Brocks were about to experience a series of events only God could orchestrate.

The planting In November 1970, duty called and Brock was inducted into the military.

“I soon found myself in a strange culture, complete with stereotypical screaming drill sergeants and the coarse lifestyle of basic training,” Brock shared. He was selected for the chaplain assistant school for Advanced Individual Training (AIT). When finished training, he was sent as a chaplain’s assistant to Vietnam where he served alongside Chaplain/Major Richard Perkins in the 864th Engineer Battalion. The two traveled in jeeps and helicopters to visit troops and disperse the Water of Life.

In five months, after rapid promotions, Brock was assigned to be head chaplain assistant at the Religious Retreat Center at Cam Rahn Bay and was instructed to lead 75 men per week in a Christian discipleship program. “I was immediately authorized to spend up to $10,000 on materials and supplies,” shared Brock.

Bibles, gospel tracts, and creationism materials were high on his list. “This was an unbelievable, providentiallyenabled miracle that still amazes me to this day,” stated Brock. God opened

incredible doors for service through this position and used this time to plant a desire for ministry deep within John’s heart.

Upon returning to the states, Brock went back to work for the same accounting firm. Judy was a Christian schoolteacher, and Brock found himself volunteering to help with the high school baseball team.

Brock’s enjoyment in working with students became a larger source of satisfaction than his accounting work, and his heart was restless. Then a small advertisement for a Master

studies at Pepperdine University in 1979. Nine months later, he assumed the role of principal of Thousand Oaks Baptist School in Thousand Oaks, CA; and five years later, he received his Doctor of Education in Institutional Management from Pepperdine.

The uprooting In July 1984, Brock moved his young family to Watertown, where he assumed the position of Vice President for Academic Affairs. He has administrated all activities related to the University’s academic programs and overseen the supervision and

“In the divine economy, those who sow in tears can count on the fact that God rewards those who diligently seek Him.” – Dr. John Brock

of Education degree caught his eye.

Sensing God’s will, Brock chose to quit his job, move across the country with his pregnant wife, and begin graduate studies.

The growing The first steps of the journey were tumultuous, but the Brocks persevered. Amidst keen disappointments, including the death of their firstborn, a totaled car, their apartment hit by lightning, and money stolen from their mailbox, the Brock’s personal testimony was “Through all of it, we trusted God and we just kept moving ahead.”

In 1974, after completing his Master’s degree in School Administration in one year, he became principaladministrator of Valley Christian Academy in Santa Maria, CA. During his five-year tenure, he witnessed the growth of the PK-12 school to 600 students. “We’re glad God sent you to us” was the sentiment from the senior class when he left to begin his doctoral

employment of the University’s faculty for the last thirty years.

Dr. Bruce Jackson, contemporary of Brock, was on campus at Maranatha for 22 years. He shared, “Dr. Brock was my immediate boss during those years. His intelligence, steadfastness, and determination gave him the ability to lead the college carefully through years of growth and maturity. He was the key to the college's success in achieving regional accreditation.

Through all those years he remained faithful to his Lord and Savior.”

The fruit bearing Indeed, it was Brock who championed regional accreditation with the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association. Brock explained the process as follows. “In 1984, an institution either had to be accredited or complete an alternative process to accreditation to receive authorization for student financial aid.” He was tasked with finding an accrediting body, and the college first applied for The Maranatha Advantage

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certification with the 3IC. In 1987, 3IC self-terminated, leaving Maranatha stranded. Again, Brock researched options and was authorized to begin anew with the American Association of Bible Colleges (AABC).

The harvesting During his thirty years, Brock oversaw the arrival of Maranatha Online, the opening of the Seminary, and the accreditation of the nursing program. He also was closely involved with the University’s transition into the Academic

It was a directive surrounded by controversy.

Fierce opposition was leveraged against the college, from behind pulpits and in "Blessing is around the corner. It will be worth it printed literature. Accreditation was viewed all when we see Jesus. It is worth it all right now." as a form of compromise and yielding to governmental control. “For a time,” Brock - Dr. John Brock shared, “Maranatha, which has always been unashamedly Baptist, fundamental, and separatist, was seen as ‘soft.’”

Quality Improvement Program (AQIP), serving as the initial Chair of the Quality Planning Team and part of the Maranatha’s constituency had fewer concerns with a leadership team that moved Maranatha toward becoming secular accrediting agency as it involved no religious a quality-driven institution. alliances or close associations. So the college turned its sights to the North Central Association (NCA). “The Fellow AQIP team member William Licht, shared, “John NCA is the largest of the regional accreditors and was exemplifies a godly philosophical foundation combined considered to be the most prestigious,” explained Brock. with an innovative, inquisitive educational mind. His “It accredited 11 of the 12 Big 10 colleges and is the impact has not only revolutionized Maranatha for the regional accreditor of 17 states, spanning the country good, but it has also left an incredibly constructive legacy from Arizona to West Virginia.” in the world of Christian education.”

Assured that the NCA was private/non-governmental and Brock’s forward thinking has mirrored that of the it evaluates an institution according to its mission rather Maranatha presidents. He served alongside four of than expecting a college to conform to a set of humanistic them, and though leadership styles and perspectives philosophies, Maranatha engaged in the arduous process differed from president to president, he was able to walk of self-study and report writing that culminated in initial parallel tracks with every one toward a shared vision: a accreditation. In 1993, Maranatha became the first indecommitment to academic excellence within the context pendent, fundamental Baptist institution accredited by a of Baptist fundamentalism. “My greatest joy was to be an U.S. government-recognized regional accrediting agency. enabler and advocate for each president’s vision,” stated Brock—an endeavor for which University President Dr. Marty Marriott was most grateful.

“Dr. Brock has been an invaluable resource for gaining historical perspectives and understanding the current institutional culture of Maranatha,” Marriott shared. “His vast knowledge in education provided needed counsel for initiating my vision for online classes and distance education programs. He is a man with great gifts and abilities who exercises them with humility, integrity, and godliness.”

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The Dr. John Brock family.

A new season Since 1991, the Brocks have been members of Fellowship Baptist Church in Watertown, WI. Pastor Chad Prigge shared, “Dr. Brock has proven himself to be the embodiment of the Maranatha ideal: a leader in local church ministry. He leads by serving. His life and teaching have consistently emphasized the value of knowing and living God’s Word through difficult and quiet times.”

Difficult times came in the spring of 2009, when Judy was diagnosed with Posterior Cortical Atrophy (PCA), a visual variant of Alzheimer’s disease.

As symptoms grew more severe, Brock recognized that “the love of my life was needing me more than I could give” and chose to step from behind his desk for the final time in May 2014 into the role of primary caregiver for his wife of 44 years.

“Watching my dad in each of these roles—as church member, husband, and Christian educator—has challenged me more than all his words put together,” shared Brock’s son, Dr. Bryan Brock, on behalf of himself and two brothers. “The local church is the priority of his life, and his joyful dedication to my mom challenges me to be a godly husband. I directly benefited from dad's work by receiving a world-class education from Maranatha Baptist University, but more importantly, I’ve learned what commitment to a calling looks like.”

Developing “Jonathan and David” friendships has been important to Brock, and he takes many memories with him as he leaves. Dr. Larry Oats, colleague for 30 years, appreciates the “iron-sharpening-iron” relationship he and Brock have enjoyed.

“We would work out an academic detail or sort out a theological issue and frequently end up talking about our lives in general,” shared Oats. “At lunch we would talk about our families, beginning with their simultaneous basketball and football careers. Later on we would compare grandchildren stories. Lately it has been talk about how John had been given the gift of caring for his wife.

To me, Maranatha is losing a leader, an academic, and an encourager. And I am losing a friend.”

Brock’s retirement marks the end of his fortieth year in Christian education and his thirtieth at Maranatha. He looks forward to a new season of opportunity as he and Judy relocate near their children, grandchildren, and extended family in California. “Blessing is around the corner,” says Brock. “It will be worth it all when we see Jesus. It is worth it all right now.”

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Campus Panorama New Faces

Grace Peters Admissions Advisor

Christopher Armstrong Preventive Maintenance

Jason Kincaid Campus Outlet Director

Around Campus The official brand reveal, UNLEASHED, held on March 18, brought everyone on campus together. Over 40 faculty and staff members from various departments volunteered to hand out Auntie Anne’s pretzels and Sabercats T-shirts. Each society was represented, with society officers leading the way with the set-up and take down of the event. Student Council was closely involved in planning the program and preparing and running the games.

sports teams each year. Maranatha was also given the Sports Ministry award and Presidential Award for the school year of 2013-2014.

Maranatha ROTC (Charlie Company) performed in the Ranger Challenge 2013 competition held at UW Madison in November 2013. Charlie Company secured the overall win in the fiveman division for the entire state of Wisconsin and upper Michigan.

In February, Cadet Timothy Matzke participated in the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge competition. The event was hosted by Marquette University, whose website states this competition is “one of the most sought after awards to achieve.” Matzke completed the requirements for the Gold badge, the highest badge above the Bronze and Silver badges, in only three days.

Highlights included a throwback quartet featuring graduates from the 80s, “free runners” on video, and the “NFI: No Fun Intended” a cappella group. ROTC had a part in delivering the Top Secret mascot package; a 40-member faculty/student band helped everyone celebrate; and the MBU “Crazies” were on hand to lead cheers. MCs for the event were Student Body President Ethan Hokanson and Bobbi Jean Shepp, a 2006 graduate and faculty member.

Wisconsin Governor Walker's Chief of Staff, Eric Schutt, was the keynote speaker for MBU’s second Business Breakfast of the spring semester. Schutt spoke on “Strategies for Success” in the workplace environment. Forty men and women from area businesses were in attendance, as well as over 50 MBU students and business faculty. MBU hosts two Business Breakfasts each semester.

NCCAA awarded Taylor Pill with the "Game Plan 4 Life" Character Award during the Hall of Fame Banquet at the end of May. This award is given to only four athletes from the all of the NCCAA

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Carol Ruffin directed Maranatha’s spring 2014 play, You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown. Cast members dressed in costumes reminiscent of the loveable characters from the popular comic strip, Peanuts. Short vignettes, similar to visual comic strips, replaced the typical scenes that are tied together with a common storyline.

Stage crew built the set larger-than-life so cast members would appear to be smaller, keeping in line with their child-like ages.

MBU hosted its first Nursing Summit on March 14-15. Keynote speakers Dr. Jan Milton and Dr. David Gibbs III joined MBU School of Nursing Director, Kelly Crum, to speak on “Navigating Ethical Challenges in Nursing.” Over ninety individuals attended, including medical and non-medical professionals and high school and college students.

Upcoming Events The Men’s Volleyball Club played a volleyball game against Northland International University on March 7, 2014. The MBU men’s team practiced one to two times per week under the coaching of Bobbi Jean Shepp. MBU won with a 3-1 victory.

Campus maintenance crew launched “The Necessary Project” in May to install two handicap-accessible bathrooms on the first floor of Old Main. Maranatha alumni donated the majority of the funds necessary for the project, which maintenance crew plans to finish before the fall semester starts and students arrive.

Maranatha students Jon Gress and Jacob Boucher joined friend Garrett Feik to kayak the 320-mile Rock River from Horicon Marsh, WI to Quad Cities, Il in an attempt to raise money for an MBU Sabercats mascot costume. Originally, the men planned to complete their journey in 17 days, but were able to finish in 15 days, setting a record for the first group to kayak the entire river in consecutive days.

Academy (Jacksonville, FL) and twelve playoff appearances at six different high schools, including six at Trinity and three at Eagle’s View Academy (Jacksonville, FL).

The Sabercats student athletes balanced excellence in the classroom with the rigors of athletics. Seven athletes recorded a 4.0 GPA, and 21 had at least a 3.75 GPA in both semesters eight individuals competed in multiple sports.

Jumpstart August 29 Alumni Weekend August 29-30 Baptist World Mission October 13-15

New Apparel

Maranatha earned back-to-back titles and its third overall NCCAA Women’s Division II National Basketball Championship with a 77-69 victory over Arlington Baptist College at Ozark Christian College in Joplin, Missouri.

New branded apparel and Sabercats gear is available online, so you can join us in wearing a T-shirt and ball cap in support of MBU. mbu.edu/bookstore

The Maranatha Baptist University Athletics Department recently announced the hiring of Nathan Spate, a 1998 graduate of Maranatha, as head coach of the football team. Athletic Director Rob Thompson stated, “As an alumnus, Nate understands our University, its core values, and its mission, and he is a perfect fit for Maranatha’s football future.” The former UMAC All-Conference Team selection enters his twentieth season of coaching, with two state championships at Trinity Christian

The 14th annual Maranatha Golf Classic resulted in another win for Chairman of the Board Dr. Doug Jackson and his team. The Classic succeeded in raising over $15,000 for the Watertown Endowment, with 129 golfers participating this year.

For the second time in five years (2011, 2014) MBU was recognized as a Top Workplace in WI. The Top Workplaces are determined based solely on employee feedback via a survey conducted by WorkplaceDynamics, LLP. Employees commented, “Everyone encourages one another. We work together!”

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SCHOOL OF NURSING

CARING FOR THE WHOLE PERSON

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When Maranatha students requested a nursing program a number of years ago, the administration teamed up with a local technical college to provide one. Over time, Maranatha’s nursing program progressed, and eventually the current Director of the School of Nursing, Kelly Crum, was hired in 2009.

Then the crosstown agreement with the local technical college ended, and Maranatha was forced to start its own nursing program—a blessing in disguise, said Dr. Jim Harrison, Vice President for Institutional Advancement. Driven by Crum’s vision to bring “the rigor of the program up to a nationally accepted level,” Maranatha Baptist University now offers a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree that competes with state schools around the country.

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Maranatha offers something, however, that secular universities do not: a biblical foundation and worldview. Nursing students receive the same Bible core with their degree that every other Maranatha student receives. Biblical truths permeate nursing classes as students study the human body as part of God’s magnificent creation.

“The nursing faculty’s commitment to excellence goes beyond the academics to actually caring for us as individuals,” said Heather Smith ’14.

Using passages like Jude 22 (“And of some have compassion, making a difference”), faculty members teach students to connect their work with their ability to reach their patients for Christ.

Nursing faculty members consider it vitally important to mentor their students. Crum commented this is one reason Maranatha’s nursing program is distinctive, sharing “Our program is smaller, with more of a mentoring model.” The facultyto-student is favorable, allowing faculty to work on a deeper level with students.

Casaundra Terpenning ’14 remarked, “We were challenged to make nursing not only a career but also a ministry by demonstrating Christ’s love and compassion to everyone we serve.”

Terpenning recently completed her senior practicum, working alongside a nurse at Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin, where she has already been offered a job in the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit.

Maranatha’s nursing program also provides the highest academic benefits. Students within the program complete over 1,000 hours of clinical experience before they receive their diplomas. These handson hours take place in area hospitals and healthcare facilities and allow students to apply their classroom knowledge to real-life situations.

In addition to junior- and seniorlevel clinical fieldwork, graduates are required to spend their final semester completing a practicum.

“In many institutions, a practicum is not considered ‘necessary’ for students,” explained Crum.

“Maranatha’s practicum experience is becoming somewhat unique because institutions see it as more of a burden than a benefit. We view practicum as a transition.”

In March 2012, Maranatha was granted department-specific nursing accreditation from the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). Maranatha nursing graduates have the advantage of a degree that allows them to work at any hospital in the nation, since many of the largest hospitals require their employees to have received CCNE degrees. Katie Hibbs ’11 was offered a job as the RN Clinical Coordinator in Northwestern Memorial Hospital’s Research Department (Chicago, IL), where she worked for almost two years.

She is now employed at Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center, ranked the #2 hospital in the state of Wisconsin.

Audrey Wagie, of the UW Health Partners Watertown, congratulated Maranatha for its strong growth in the nursing program in the past few years. “Today,” she stated, “you are on par with the state universities.”

Nursing graduates have increased their first-time NCLEX-RN nursing boards pass rate by 34 percent since 2009, with a 100 percent first-time passing rate for Maranatha’s 2013 graduates.

Nursing graduates take part in a special pinning ceremony, started

by Florence Nightingale after the Crimean War. Crum explained that during Maranatha’s pinning ceremony, nursing graduates repeat the nurse’s pledge “before God and their friends and families to dedicate themselves to faithfully practice the profession of nursing, while maintaining the highest of standards.”

They are given lamps to light, another tradition taken from Florence Nightingale, who lit each lamp as her own nurses graduated.

“Here at Maranatha,”continued Crum, “we see this as symbolic of faculty conferring their passion of service in nursing to the next generation to serve the Lord in the field to which He has called them.”

As students complete their degree requirements, Maranatha has the privilege of sending them into the medical world to be a light for Jesus Christ.

Award Highlight | Florence Nightingale Best Bedside Nurse Award Every senior nursing student is required to journal each day of his or her practicum and turn in the journals to the nursing faculty. A journal entry by Heather Smith '14 indicates her level of spiritual and academic maturity.

“We learn in school that we are supposed to care for our patients as people and not just as a task list. At the end of this day as I reflect, I am convicted regarding how easy it would be to allow the frustrations of others and myself to cloud my care. I want to be the nurse who cares for her patients holistically, not the nurse who is frustrated because the patient is calling for me again. Sometimes that care just means listening to the worries and concerns of my patients. What we do indicates what we really believe. I am called to make a difference; to go that extra mile. Nursing is a calling that goes far beyond a paycheck. I know I still have a lot to learn and that things will not always be idealistic. I also know though that God is there even in the difficult times and that He will finish what He starts. I Thessalonians 5:24 says, “Faithful is he that calleth you…” Worries? Concerns? Yes, I have them, but God keeps showing me over and over again that He is faithful.”

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SCHOOL OF BUSINESS

MBU means

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“For the business program, the most valuable knowledge I have gleaned cannot be pinpointed to a specific class or lesson,” shared Josh Crompton ’14 Business Management graduate. “My viewpoints and thought processes about business have been shaped. Whether concepts, products, or advertising, I analyze those facets of business from an entirely different vantage point by asking questions like ‘Why did they do that?

How is that successful? How did they make that work?’"

Teaching students to think critically and communicate effectively as well as apply a biblical worldview in and out of the classroom is part of what makes the MBU School of Business unique.

“My vision for the School of Business is to see our business graduates stand out among their business peers due to their high level of knowledge, skills, and Christ-like disposition, enabling them to gain employment in their field and/or be accepted to graduate school,” shared Tracy Foster, who teaches accounting and business finance courses. Mr. Foster is a CPA who retired from the army as

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a Lieutenant Colonel and served on the Joint Chiefs of Staff as a financial analyst.

To achieve this vision, the School of Business provides students with a variety of programs to choose from as well as real-life business experiences. Students can pursue degrees in accounting, business management, marketing, office management/technology, and sport management. Foster continued, “We have a robust business core leading to a Bachelor of Business Administration degree that provides a solid foundation of business knowledge and skills in accounting, applications, economics, finance, management, and marketing.”

For example, introductory accounting and finance courses provide students with a solid working knowledge of the language of business. Students are taught to understand, analyze, and interpret financial statements and related financial concepts and recognize the financial impacts of business decisions. In addition, advanced courses offer accounting students the requisite tools they need to pass the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) examinations

and be successful in a wide variety of accounting jobs.

“The statistics speak for themselves,” according to Foster. MBU senior business majors scored in the 94th percentile of those taking the 2014 Educational Testing Services Business Test. And the MBU average first-time pass rate of 72.1 percent (2007-2013) on the CPA examination far exceeded the national average of 49 percent.

One of the ways MBU business students experience business firsthand is through the Senior Business Capstone project. This project provides business students with a culminating experience, allowing them to apply what they have learned in their courses. Using a teambased approach, students develop a business plan and communicate it through a written portfolio and presentation—a method that mirrors what students will encounter in their future jobs.

Kyle Kutz, a senior CPA-Accounting major, led the way for his Capstone team. He shared, “The Senior Capstone project was the most difficult yet rewarding class I have taken at MBU. All the head knowledge that is gained for the first few years is applied to a real life

situation where a group of students must formulate, test, prove, and ‘sell’ their business idea to the ‘venture capitalists’ (business faculty).”

Crompton agreed, “I am thankful that this is part of every business major's academic requirement. It is excellent preparation for working in a team, discovering more about yourself, and learning what it takes to begin a business endeavor. The work and preparation is astounding, and I have a new appreciation for what it means to start and operate a company successfully.”

Another way MBU brings business to life is through the Business Guest Speaker series and Business Breakfasts. Conducted jointly with the Development Office, this series provides students with opportunities to meet and hear from business and government professionals on current real-world issues. These discussions provide an important link between classroom instruction and the business world.

“We seek to bring business and government leaders to campus to create relationships for both the School of Business and the students that will improve learning experiences and outcomes, develop internships,

and lead to future employment opportunities,” explained Steve Board, Director of Development. The breakfasts also provide opportunities for sharing the gospel.

In the end, achieving these goals, completing a program, or experiencing business first-hand would not be possible without the exceptional business faculty at MBU. Crompton shared, “The Maranatha business faculty is the reason for such an excellent business program.” Business students have the opportunity to sit under the instruction of great business leaders and teachers such as Jeff Drost, who spent 13 years in the banking and financial services industry, or Dr. Corey Pfaffe, who is a CPA with more than 25 years of professional experience, as well as several others.

Their teaching reaches far beyond the classroom walls, Crompton added.

“They are not only qualified, but the faculty members have a deep care and concern for each person as an individual. If I were asked, what was my favorite part of the business program? Without hesitation, my answer would be the faculty.”

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Alumni Focus Alumni Births

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Clark, Melissa (Daron, '12) and Wil: a daughter, Susan Ilyse, born November 28, 2013

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Robertson, Hope (Budahl, '98) and Jonathan ('97): a son, Benjamin Seth, born October 2, 2013

Strait, Valerie (Schultz) and Daniel ('12): a son, Elias Allen, born December 8, 2013

Shank, Tara (Stover, '05) and Jim ('98): a son, Cooper James, born October 6, 2013

Voss, Rachel (Kiper, '04) and Peter: twins, Kristi Erin and Karli Elise, born January 2, 2014

Steinbart, Linette (York, '12) and Nathanael: a daughter, Hadassah Linette, born December 27, 2013

Alumni Updates

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Greer, Karen (Bramblet) and Sean ('07): a son, Benjamin Reagan, born August 17, 2013

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Grossen, Abby (Bruno, '06) and Kevin: a daughter, Ruth Melody, born April 5, 2014

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Stertz, Jennifer (Harley, '09) and Geoffrey ('09): a daughter, Natalie Joy, born December 13, 2013

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Hibbs, Tami (Kendall) and Eric ('00): a son, Huxley Benjamin, born April 16, 2014

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McCarnan, Rheanna (Kuhlman, '08) and Matthew ('07): a son, Everett Matthew, born April 19, 2014

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Moore, Annie (Newcomer, '11) and Joshua ('11): a son, Cian Allan, born May 8, 2014

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Poorman, Ann (Fredricks, '05) and Mark ('06): a daughter, Juliette Noel, born January 22, 2014

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’87 Leward Fluty of Bloomingdale, MI, played the role of Teddy Brewster in a production of Arsenic and Old Lace at the Kalamazoo Civic Theatre, one of the largest community theatres in the United States. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . ’02 Rob Bogle and his wife Kasee accepted the call to pastor New Hope Baptist Church in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

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