Meet Hunter Manfred
“I’m almost 21 and I’ve been a Christian since June of 2023. My pastor, Heath Simpson, first told me about MTI. I was drawn to it because I wanted to grow a closer relationship with God and give my life completely to him. When I explored the program, I decided to apply, and it wasn’t long before I got my acceptance letter! I’m excited to start this new chapter in my life and I hope to grow closer to the Lord in the process.”

Meet Taylor Lavin
“I am a parent to two loving kids, and I have two large breed fur babies. I love to read and do any kind of art project. Currently, I am a student in the MTI program. What drew me to the program was the affordability and class pace. Trying to answer the call to full-time ministry first seemed out of reach for me because of escalating university costs and heavy class loads. The traditional path seemed too difficult to juggle between working full time and raising a family. 

“But with MTI, I now have access to a specialized program where I can further my theological understanding without worrying about student debt. The classwork is interactive and allows me to still work, volunteer with my church community and spend time with my family without sacrificing my education.”