President

Inviting Applications and Nominations for the Presidency of Manhattan Christian College

Complete information is available in the Presidential Profile.

PRESIDENT

Manhattan, KS 66502

Description

Position Summary

Manhattan Christian College seeks a Christ-centered, visionary, and relational leader to serve as its next President. The President serves as the chief executive officer of the College and is responsible for providing spiritual, strategic, and administrative leadership that advances the mission of the institution while preserving its biblical and Restoration Movement identity.

The President will lead the College in strengthening enrollment, enhancing financial sustainability, supporting academic excellence, cultivating donor and church relationships, and guiding the institution into its next century of ministry impact.

Mission

"To educate, equip, and enrich Christian leaders to impact the church and the world for Christ."

Key Responsibilities

Provide overall leadership and direction for the College

Serve as the primary spiritual and institutional leader of MCC

Advance strategic growth initiatives and institutional sustainability

Strengthen relationships with churches, alumni, donors, students, and community partners

Lead and support administrative divisions and senior leadership

Ensure faithful stewardship of financial, human, and physical resources

Promote and protect the mission, values, and theological identity of the College

Report regularly to the Board of Trustees regarding institutional operations and progress

Support enrollment growth, student development, and campus vitality

Represent the College publicly with clarity, humility, and conviction

Desired Qualifications

Demonstrated leadership experience in higher education, ministry, nonprofit leadership, or organizational management

Strong communication, relationship-building, and fundraising ability

Proven organizational leadership and strategic planning experience

Graduate-level education required; theological training strongly preferred; earned doctorate desirable

Commitment to the Independent Christian Church/Churches of Christ and Restoration Movement ideals

Desired Characteristics

The ideal candidate will be:

A deeply committed follower of Jesus Christ

A servant leader marked by humility, prayer, integrity, and wisdom

Relational, approachable, and able to foster unity across constituencies

Visionary and mission-driven with a heart for Christian higher education

Passionate about developing students and strengthening the Church

Emotionally mature, resilient, and capable of leading through change

About Manhattan Christian College

Founded in 1927, Manhattan Christian College is a private Christian college located across from Kansas State University in Manhattan. MCC offers undergraduate, online, and cooperative degree programs within a close-knit, Christ-centered learning community focused on discipleship, servant leadership, and biblical education.

The College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and the Association for Biblical Higher Education.

Submit Application at:

Inviting Applications and Nominations for the Presidency of Manhattan Christian College

Complete information is available in the Presidential Profile.

PRESIDENT

Manhattan, KS 66502

Description

Position Summary

Manhattan Christian College seeks a Christ-centered, visionary, and relational leader to serve as its next President. The President serves as the chief executive officer of the College and is responsible for providing spiritual, strategic, and administrative leadership that advances the mission of the institution while preserving its biblical and Restoration Movement identity.

The President will lead the College in strengthening enrollment, enhancing financial sustainability, supporting academic excellence, cultivating donor and church relationships, and guiding the institution into its next century of ministry impact.

Mission

"To educate, equip, and enrich Christian leaders to impact the church and the world for Christ."

Key Responsibilities

Provide overall leadership and direction for the College

Serve as the primary spiritual and institutional leader of MCC

Advance strategic growth initiatives and institutional sustainability

Strengthen relationships with churches, alumni, donors, students, and community partners

Lead and support administrative divisions and senior leadership

Ensure faithful stewardship of financial, human, and physical resources

Promote and protect the mission, values, and theological identity of the College

Report regularly to the Board of Trustees regarding institutional operations and progress

Support enrollment growth, student development, and campus vitality

Represent the College publicly with clarity, humility, and conviction

Desired Qualifications

Demonstrated leadership experience in higher education, ministry, nonprofit leadership, or organizational management

Strong communication, relationship-building, and fundraising ability

Proven organizational leadership and strategic planning experience

Graduate-level education required; theological training strongly preferred; earned doctorate desirable

Commitment to the Independent Christian Church/Churches of Christ and Restoration Movement ideals

Desired Characteristics

The ideal candidate will be:

A deeply committed follower of Jesus Christ

A servant leader marked by humility, prayer, integrity, and wisdom

Relational, approachable, and able to foster unity across constituencies

Visionary and mission-driven with a heart for Christian higher education

Passionate about developing students and strengthening the Church

Emotionally mature, resilient, and capable of leading through change

About Manhattan Christian College

Founded in 1927, Manhattan Christian College is a private Christian college located across from Kansas State University in Manhattan. MCC offers undergraduate, online, and cooperative degree programs within a close-knit, Christ-centered learning community focused on discipleship, servant leadership, and biblical education.

The College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and the Association for Biblical Higher Education.

Submit Application at: