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About Us

Welcome to the energy and excitement that is MidAmerica Nazarene University!

President's Message

The MNU experience is transformational! We seek to encourage students’ academic growth and career preparation, while finding their calling, making life-long connections, and experiencing spiritual vitality. 

At MNU, we are guided by our goal to provide excellence, community, service, and transformational opportunities that will impact the world for Jesus Christ through our graduates. 

Mission, Vision & Values

As a Christian, evangelical university we believe Jesus Christ is Lord and the final authority for our faith and our lives. Thus every aspect of university activity, from instruction to student life to business practices, flow from this truth.

All students, whether traditional, professional and graduate, commuter or online, are encouraged to find spiritual growth and fulfillment at MNU. While MNU is one of 11 Nazarene institutions of higher education in North America, our community is diverse and represents 44 denominations and six different religions. Our courses, activities and services are designed to support a culture that promotes Christ-centered love to one another, our community and our world.

Our Mission

A transformative university that nurtures Christlike community, pursues academic excellence, and cultivates a passion to serve.

Our Vision

To impact the world for Jesus Christ through servant leaders recognized for their excellence, integrity, and spiritual vitality.

Core Values

As a university community we are committed to the following core values:

To affirm our commitment to the Church of the Nazarene, the ministry of the local church and our mission as a Christ-centered educational community in the Wesleyan-Holiness tradition.

To deliver excellence in teaching and learning through a passion for lifelong learning, quality student services, innovation and a culture of continuous improvement.

To develop and implement a sustainability model for the stewardship of financial and physical resources to promote excellence in academic programs and services, support faculty and staff and provide contingencies to protect, promote and advance the ongoing viability of the university.

To nurture and work together to build a Christ-like community of faith and learning interdependent in function and guided by the Holy Spirit.

To be driven by our common purpose and collective action to inspire and develop servant leaders who will personally and professionally impact our world for Jesus Christ.

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MNU Strategic Plan

As a university community we are committed to the following core values:

ILLUMINATE

MNU’s strategic plan results from input from the entire campus community. The goal? To involve, engage and inspire the community to dream, vision and ideate the strategies, goals, and initiatives that are the focus through 2030. Three themes emerged in the process.

INNOVATE

To elevate the core values that characterize the university’s mission and embody the qualities of a pioneer.

RISE

To advance the institutional story through financial stability and industry excellence.

Cabinet

Dr. Jon North
Dr. Jon D. North
President
Mr. Darrel Anderson
Mr. Darrel W. Anderson
Vice President for Finance and Chief Financial Officer
Dr. Abby Hodges
Dr. Abby M. Hodges
Vice President for Academic Affairs and Chief Academic Officer
Mrs. Lisa Hood
Mrs. Lisa B. Hood
Vice President for Strategic Expansion
Mr. G. Todd Garrett
Mr. G. Todd Garrett
Vice President for University Advancement & Athletics
Mr. Daniel Rincones
Mr. Daniel S. Rincones
Vice President for Student Development

Board of Trustees

The professionals serving on MidAmerica Nazarene University’s  Board of Trustees are selected from the districts of the North Central Region of the Church of the Nazarene and at-large members. 

SEE OUR BOARD
Rev. Timothy W. Carter
Iowa District Superintendent
Rev. Darren E. Melton
Iowa District
Brenna M. Selden
Iowa District
Rev. Phillip A. Rhoades
Joplin District Superintendent
Rev. Kyle J. Rogers
Joplin District
Dr. Larry D. McIntire
Joplin District
Rev. R. Kendall Franklin
Kansas District Superintendent
Rev. Jay E. Bessmer
Kansas District
Peggy J. Hephner
Kansas District
Crystal K. Page
Kansas District
Rev. Kyle Poole
Kansas City District Superintendent
Dr. Clark Armstrong
Kansas City District
Chad B. Cook
Kansas City District
Dr. LeEtta J. Felter
Kansas City District
Dr. Branson C. Roberts, Jr.
Kansas City District
Dr. Michael G. Palmer
Missouri District Superintendent
Rev. Jason P. Hill
Missouri District
Philip D. Speicher
Missouri District
Rev. Dustin L. Ledford
Nebraska District Superintendent
Dr. Deanna L. Edwards
Nebraska District
Rev. Steven P. Hoffman
Prairie Lakes District Superintendent
Rev. Sokurt Suos
Prairie Lakes District
Alan D. Carlson
Prairie Lakes District
Dr. Daniel D. Rexroth
At-Large; Board Chair
Brent A. Barkman
At-Large
Dr. Wendy M. Belcher
At-Large
Timothy J. Buchanan.
At-Large
Ervin L. Cash
At-Large
Rev. Marcos Cisneros
At-Large
Dr. Merrill R. Conant
At-Large
John C. Dahl
At-Large
Rev. Kevin D. Donoho
At-Large
Andrew L. Speicher
At-Large
Rev. Frederick B. Toomey, Jr.
At-Large
Dr. George R. Williams
At-Large
Dr. N. Jeannie Williams
At-Large
Dr. Jon D. North
MNU President

Foundation Board of Directors

The professionals serving on MidAmerica Nazarene University’s  Board of Trustees are selected from the districts of the North Central Region of the Church of the Nazarene and at-large members. 

SEE OUR BOARD
Dr. Jon D. North
Dr. Daniel D. Rexroth
Mr. Charles J. Nunamaker, Jr.
Mr. G. Todd Garrett
Dr. Larry D. McIntire
Mr. Michael D. Major
Mrs. Christa C. Jenkins
Mr. Kevin P. Gilmore
Mr. Douglas L. Diehl
Mr. Keith B. Cox
Mr. Darrel W. Anderson

Economic Impact Report