CIY Pursue Conference

Pursue

November 14-15, 2025

Pursue is an event for high school juniors and seniors to explore ministry as a career path and cultivate a like-minded community. Students will connect with college students, ministry professors, and Christian ministry leaders to learn, pray, worship, and discuss this specific type of Kingdom Work. To learn more about Pursue, check out the CIY Pursue website. 

REGISTER HERE!

Why Pursue?

Do you feel the call to ministry but don’t know where to turn? Pursue is for you!!

At Pursue you will have a chance to explore what it looks like to follow your call to ministry. Whether that is youth ministry, pastoral ministry, preaching, missions work, or anything in between, Pursue opens space to put your calling into action and to walk alongside others just like you!

What to expect

Pursue is a one-of-a-kind event. Here, you will meet other people wanting to explore the calling to ministry. You will engage in workshops, worship, prayer, and break-out sessions designed to give you the opportunity to learn and grow with ministry professionals and professors from Manhattan Christian College. You will spend time with current students at MCC and soak in college life in the Little Apple for a weekend

What to bring

Housing is on us. Here’s what we need from you:

• Bedding & pillow for twin mattress
• Towel
• Toiletries
• Clothes
• Jacket
• Bible
• A notebook and pens
• Spending money for snacks, etc. (Reminder – all meals are included in your registration.)

Why Manhattan Christian College?

Manhattan Christian College is the place to be to study ministry. At MCC, we strive to know Jesus and become like Jesus for the sake of the Church and those around us. Through academics and real-world application, we work to educate, equip, and enrich you to serve the Church well, regardless of your chosen profession!

If you love Jesus and the Church, MCC is the place for you!

Why Manhattan, Kansas?

Consistently rated one of the best college towns in America, there’s nowhere like the Little Apple.

With a vibrant food scene, unique nature, nationally-ranked athletics, and world-class entertainment, there is always something to do in Manhattan, Kansas. 

Your experience at Manhattan Christian College combines the best aspects of small-campus living and college town fun

Schedule of Events

All events are held on the campus of Manhattan Christian College.
Housing and meals are provided in the cost of registration. Please plan on bringing bedding, towels and toiletries.

Friday, November 14, 2025

5:30 PM – Registration – MCC Campus Center

6:15 PM – Dinner – MCC Campus Center
Dine in with MCC Faculty, Staff and Students

7:00 PM – Session #1, Pursue Christ
Dr. Jason Johnson, Professor of Youth Ministry

8:15 PM – Manhattan/ Campus Hangout
Explore the many options that Manhattan Christian College and the community have to offer

11:00 PM – Back to Housing
Time to rest up for day two of Pursue! 

Saturday, November 15, 2025

8:00 AM  – Breakfast and Coffee – Meet in Jolliffe Hall
Come grab breakfast and coffee with the MCC crew and learn more about what it means to Pursue your calling at MCC

9:15 AM – Session #2, Pursue Your Calling
Dr. Genilyn McCaffrey, Professor of Bible

10:30 AM – Breakout Sessions, Calling to Commitment
Dr. Dave Henry, Professor of Pastoral Ministry and Social Justice

12:00 PM – Lunch, MCC Campus Center
Enjoy lunch with the MCC Admissions staff and get started with your next steps!

1:30 PM – Session #3, Pursue the Church
Prof. Collin Schlotfeldt, Assistant Professor of Christian Ministry

3:00 PM – Dismissal
Pursue Christ, Your Calling and the Church

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