Blogs

  • Dr. Francisca Jensen Brings 21 Years of K-12 Experience to MACU’s Teacher Education Program

    Dr. Francisca Jensen Brings 21 Years of K-12 Experience to MACU’s Teacher Education Program

    After 21 consecutive years working in K-12 education, Dr. Francisca Jensen began a new chapter in 2025 when she joined Mid-America Christian University’s School of Teacher Education as an Associate Faculty member. While her move into higher education marked a new season of her career, her passion for early childhood education and advocacy for children…

  • From the Family Business to a Global Career: Insights on Leadership From Dr. Jesus Sampedro

    From the Family Business to a Global Career: Insights on Leadership From Dr. Jesus Sampedro

    In 1995, Jesus Sampedro enrolled in a bachelor’s in business administration program in his native country of Venezuela. However, his business career was already underway by then. He had been helping his family run their industrial development firm from an early age. And, at age 15, he had launched his own retail clothing business. “I…

  • MACU Comes Together for Day of Hope

    MACU Comes Together for Day of Hope

    Mid-America Christian University’s Day of Hope brought students, faculty, staff, families, and local nonprofit organizations together to serve communities across the Oklahoma City metro area. Hosted through MACU’s Scraper Counseling Center and Mpact leaders, the event gave the MACU community an opportunity to put its mission into action through hands-on service. About 135 members of…

  • Mid-America Christian University Awarded $3 Million Federal SIP Grant to Launch AI-Driven ASCEND Initiative

    Mid-America Christian University Awarded $3 Million Federal SIP Grant to Launch AI-Driven ASCEND Initiative

    Mid-America Christian University (MACU) announced it has been awarded a $3 million, five-year U.S. Department of Education Strengthening InstitutionsProgram (SIP) grant to launch ASCEND — Artificial Intelligence for Student Completion, Employment, and Next-Generation Development. The initiative is designed to transform the student experience through the responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI). The ASCEND initiative will…

  • MBA vs. Master’s in Leadership: Comparing the Degrees

    MBA vs. Master’s in Leadership: Comparing the Degrees

    Leadership is more than managing operations—it is a calling to stewardship, influence, and purposeful service. Whether guiding a corporate enterprise, leading a healthcare team, or directing a non-profit ministry, effective leaders solve complex problems, inspire organizational growth, and cultivate strong workplace communities. For professionals seeking career advancement, graduate-level education offers a proven path to expand…

  • How to Choose an MBA Program

    How to Choose an MBA Program

    Earning a Master of Business Administration (MBA) is far more than a step up the corporate ladder—it is a strategic investment in your leadership capacity, ethical decision-making, and God-given potential. Whether your goal is to transition into executive management, pivot to a new industry, or launch an entrepreneurial vision, an MBA equips you with the…

  • Assistance and Scholarships for Nursing: Financing Your RN to BSN

    Assistance and Scholarships for Nursing: Financing Your RN to BSN

    Nursing continues to be one of the most meaningful and fastest-growing occupations in healthcare. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects there will be over 194,000 new registered nurse (RN) positions created between 2025 and 2035, emphasizing the vital role nurses play in our healthcare system.  For both current RNs and those exploring nursing as…

  • What Can You Do With a Master’s in Leadership?

    What Can You Do With a Master’s in Leadership?

    Every professional field needs leaders—not just people who manage tasks, but visionaries who inspire teams, navigate organizational change, and lead with integrity. A ministry leader, such as a church administrator, faces different daily dynamics than an executive overseeing a healthcare network, yet both rely on the same fundamental truth: effective leadership centers on stewarding people…

  • How to Become a Marriage Counselor

    How to Become a Marriage Counselor

    In 2023, around 62 million Americans reported being married, an increase from approximately 40 million in the 1960s, according to Statista. While marriage can offer benefits such as companionship, financial stability, and emotional well-being, it can also be a source of arguments and stress. Occasional marital disagreement is commonplace, but serious conflict, especially concerning issues…

  • How to Get Into Nonprofit Management: Career Options

    How to Get Into Nonprofit Management: Career Options

    In 2022, 12.8 million individuals worked in nonprofit organization positions, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), making up nearly 10% of the nation’s private workforce. Steering these nonprofits and overseeing those employees are experienced directors, managers, officers, and others in leadership roles. For anyone interested in working in nonprofit leadership, including in…

  • Leadership Soft Skills vs. Hard Skills: What’s Important?

    Leadership Soft Skills vs. Hard Skills: What’s Important?

    Leadership is fundamental to business success. Without effective leadership, organizations may struggle to turn goals into clear plans and make meaningful progress toward achieving them. Over time, this lack of direction can cause a business to stagnate and fall behind its competitors.  Effective business leaders aren’t necessarily born. Rather, they develop a mix of soft…

  • Spiritual Transformation Week: Live With Purpose

    Spiritual Transformation Week: Live With Purpose

    Mid-America Christian University welcomed Pete and Christine Robertson to campus for Spiritual Transformation Week, September 8-11, as students, faculty, and staff gathered to grow in their relationship with Christ and consider what it means to live a life of intentional discipleship. Throughout the three-day experience, Pete Robertson walked the MACU community through three foundational reasons…