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Gaulke Activity Center Court Named for Staton Financial Group
Mid-America Christian University has named the court at Gaulke Activity Center after Staton Financial Group following years of support and a significant financial gift. Scott and Angela Staton, who co-own Staton Financial Group in Oklahoma City, are faithful supporters of MACU student-athletes. The Statons began to support MACU athletics in Dec. 2017, after hearing the…
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International Student Shines as Student Chaplain
By Anna-Kate Weichel Soccer is what brought Thiago Viana to MACU, but his love of Christ is what has defined his journey as a student. Viana was born and raised in Brazil, growing up in a home that loved soccer and followed Christ. But although his childhood was rooted in traditional values, they failed to…
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Faculty Spotlight: Jayme Hayes
After a tragic turn altered her life course, Jayme Hayes found herself at an impasse. During her second year of medical school, she suddenly lost her father in a traumatic event and realized she could no longer handle being in life and death situations in the medical field. Hayes decided to pursue her longtime love…
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How To: Have Healthy Relationships With…
With Valentineโs Day right around the corner, love is in the air. These relationships can come in many different forms and it is important to keep them healthy, especially amidst a pandemic. When attending college, many types of new relationships form. Whether youโre building a relationship with a significant other, a friend, and your professors;…
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Dean Esther Rehbein
Associate Professor/Chair/Dean: School of Teacher Education “All that you do, do with your might. Things done by half are never done right.” Esther Rehbein taught 2nd-6th grades for 20 years as a public educator in Nebraska, Missouri, and in Arizona prior to coming to Oklahoma where she is currently serving as the Chair for the…
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School of Humanities and Social Sciences
MACUโs School of Humanities and Social Sciences offers several diverse degree options for both traditional high school graduates and busy adult learners who want to finish their degree or get started for the first time. Our accredited degrees are available 100% online or on-campus through traditional 16-week or accelerated programs for adults.. Youโll get the…
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Vice President of University Advancement Steve Seaton Announces Retirement
Vice President of University Advancement Steve Seaton announced his plans to retire this summer after more than 19 years of service to Mid-America Christian University (MACU).ย Seaton came to MACU in 2004 to teach in the School of Ministry. In 2012, he transitioned to his current position as Vice President of University Advancement. โGod has…
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Alumni Spotlight: Caitlin Butler-Myers
By: Anna-Kate Weichel An eighteen-year-old girl from Texas came to MACU to play softball, but she had no idea of all the wonderful things that were on her horizon. Caitlin Butler Myers graduated from MACU in the spring of 2020. She studied ministry leadership and pastoral care while playing softball and being an active member…
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Butterfield Foundation Partnership
By: Whitney Knight A new partnership between MACU, Butterfield Memorial Foundation and Crossings Community Church is helping give Pastoral Care students an unparalleled opportunity to minister to patients at charitable clinics. The partnership helps fund two to four paid internships a year at Crossings Community Clinic in Oklahoma City. The clinic helps treat uninsured and…
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Types of Ministry Degrees
Pastors play a critical role in Christian religious organizations. They instruct their congregations on scripture, provide spiritual guidance to church members, and lead church organizations. Today, 80% of clergy hold a college degree, according to CareerOneStop, a resource from the U.S. Department of Labor. While earning a ministry degree is an important step for many…