Maranatha is taking advantage of a unique double opportunity this month—one that will give its students vivid educational, cultural, and spiritual lessons while helping to promote the worldwide popularity of American football. A group of 27 Maranatha football players and coaches has been in Israel since May 6, preparing for a May 17 game against [...]
Larry Carlson: Faithful for 40 Years
Athletic Facilities Manager Larry Carlson’s primary work responsibilities—setting up folding chairs, ironing uniforms, maintaining playing fields and the gym floors—haven’t exactly helped land him in the spotlight. But whatever the job, Carlson did it for the Lord. “To me, it’s (my) part in the puzzle, and it takes a lot of people to make a [...]
Dr. David Hershberger: Registrar and Renaissance Man
See photos of Dr. Hershberger through the years on our Facebook page The most pressing item on Dr. David Hershberger’s retirement agenda is what to do first. “I have a pretty broad range of hobbies,” Maranatha’s veteran Registrar admitted. Perhaps he’ll build custom furniture. Perhaps he’ll add to his collection of hundreds of history books. [...]
Weeks Added to Baptist Hall of Fame
Dr. Richard Weeks had many different titles: Historian, Academic Dean, Bible Faculty, Committee Member, and Sports Statistician. Now there has been a new title added to that list: Hall of Fame member. Weeks has been inducted into the Baptist Hall of Fame. This is an honor previously given notable Baptists such as Ann Judson, Bob [...]
Ben Peterson: Golden Memories
Ben Peterson always knows what the second question is going to be. “When people ask me to come speak to a group, the first thing they ask is whether I’m available on that particular date,” Peterson said. “The second question is always whether I can bring my gold medal for them to see. (Former Maranatha [...]