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
- 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
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
Founded in 1927, Manhattan Christian College is a private Christian college located across from Kansas State Universityin 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.
Skills Required
- Graduate-level education
- 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
- Commitment to the Independent Christian Church/Churches of Christ and Restoration Movement ideals
- Theological training
- Earned doctorate
What We Do
Manhattan Christian College is a private Christian college in Manhattan, Kansas, dedicated to impacting the world for Christ. Founded in 1927, its mission is to 'educate, equip, and enrich Christian leaders.' The institution provides a unique training ground for students through rigorous academic programs rooted in the Bible, preparing them to serve as leaders and share the Gospel regardless of their chosen profession.
