PERSONAL STATEMENT OF FAITH

MidAmerica Nazarene University is an intentionally Christian Community and desires that all employees in positions of leadership reflect a foundational Christian position in word, attitude and action.  While there is no predetermined length or format for the Personal Statement of Faith, the norm is a one or two p年龄 narrative document describing the applicant’s central Christian beliefs, significant formative influences in the applicant’s Christian experience (e.g., religious experiences of conversion or the affirmation of one’s faith, one’s family and/or home life, spiritual aspirations), and ways in which the applicant’s faith is being demonstrated in daily patterns and practices.

STANDARD OF CONDUCT

MidAmerica Nazarene University desires to be a distinctively Christian community, and as such, we seek to live life together under the authority of Jesus Christ, following His teaching and His life of compassion.

As an institution sponsored by the Church of the Nazarene, MidAmerica Nazarene University adopts fully the doctrinal and ethical standards of the Church. Each employee agrees to support and respect the basic standards of conduct adopted by the Church of the Nazarene. Employees should exemplify personal, moral and religious conduct and abstain from the use of alcoholic bever年龄s, 烟草, illegal drugs, pornography, profane langu年龄, and gambling.

In this community, biblical standards of 性ual behavior are upheld. We hold that the full behavioral expression of 性uality is to take place within the context of a marri年龄 covenant between one man and one woman.

MNU NON-DISCRIMINATION/EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

MidAmerica Nazarene University policy prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, 性, 宗教*, 年龄, color, 信条, national or ethnic origin, marital status, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected class. Read the university’s full Non-Discrimination/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement.

*Christian faith and employment at MidAmerica Nazarene University:  MidAmerica Nazarene University is an expression of the Church of the Nazarene.  It reserves the right to prefer employees on the basis of 宗教 (Title VII, Section 702-703, U.S. Civil Rights Act of 1964).  Preferred candidates demonstrate a strong commitment to the Christian faith, active participation in a local church, and a philosophy of Christian higher education consistent with the Wesleyan tradition.