Dr. Brady Braatz

Brady serves as the University Chaplain and has been a part of the Spiritual Life Office since 2003. As an alumni of MNU in 2001, he also earned a Masters of Divinity from Nazarene Theological Seminary in 2008, and a Doctorate of Ministry from Fuller Theological Seminary in 2017. In addition to overseeing the spiritual formation activities of MNU, you might run into Brady and his wife Kreisa (MNU alumni from 2001) with their three kids at an MNU sporting event or school activity. Brady’s office is in Weatherby Chapel and is never low on coffee or conversation.

bbraatz@mnu.edu

Sharon Jackson

Sharon serves at the Spiritual Life Office Coordinator. Her time at MNU began when the institution was still MidAmerica Nazarene College. Sharon has been a regular fixture of our campus since she and her husband, Dr. Ron Jackson, led the college ministry at College Church of the Nazarene. Sharon’s days are spent mentoring students, providing logistical support, and keeping the Spiritual Life team on track. Sharon’s office is in Weatherby Chapel and is a source of warmth for students and staff alike.

srjackson@mnu.edu

Pastor Andy Cook

Andy serves as an Assistant Chaplain in the Spiritual Life Office.  Graduating from MNU in 2014 with a degree in Ministry, he has served  as a Young Adult Pastor in the Kansas City area prior to returning to MNU.  Andy is a current student at Nazarene Theological Seminary where he is on track to graduate with a Masters of Divinity.  You might bump into Andy and his wife Celeste taking their dog Sadie for a walk or at a worship service where Andy is drumming and Celeste is leading the worship through singing.  Andy’s office is located in the School of Christian Ministry and Formation (Smith Building) and he’d love to talk to you about  worship in song or the St. Louis Cardinals.

cscook@mnu.edu

Pastor Deanna Williams

Deanna serves as an Assistant Chaplain in the Spiritual Life Office.  Graduating from MNU in 2011 with a degree in Intercultural Studies, she has served as a missionary prior to returning to MNU.  Deanna is also an alumni of Nazarene Theological Seminary where she graduated with a Masters of Divinity in 2016.  You might bump into Deanna at a coffee shop in Olathe or eating dinner with a friend in Kansas City.  Deanna’s office is located in School of Christian Ministry & Formation, in the Smith Building.  If you’d like to talk about serving through MNU, what it’s like to live abroad or the best place to get restaurant thai food, she’d love to chat.

dmwilliams@mnu.edu

Dr. Jamie Myrtle 

 Professor Jamie Myrtle joined the Spiritual Life Office in the spring of 20222 and invests her gifts of strategic planning and critical thinking in our team.  Dr. Myrtle teaches over in the School of Business and also serves as the Dean of Getting It Done.   In addition to teaching, administratitng and chaplaining, Jamie and her good friend Dr. Lisa Wallentine lead MNU women’s leadership initiate called, “We Lead.”   Both Jamie and her husband Stan are alumni of MNU (it was called MANC back then) and have a passion for our community!