From The President

From the President: Warner University, Deeply Rooted and Well Positioned

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The most memorable first lines of a book that I have ever encountered are from a publication titled Exodus by author Dave Shiflett. Writing in 2005 about why so many Americans were fleeing churches that had abandoned biblical orthodoxy to instead attend churches that were unapologetically committed to historical biblical convictions, Shiflett opened his book … Read Post

From the President: On Mission Focus

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Recently, a good friend who has spent virtually all of his career in Christian higher education spoke with me about the possibility of moving into a para-educational organization. The opportunity was a pretty prestigious one, and it certainly would have been a well-deserved appointment anchored in my friend’s faithful career service of two and a … Read Post

Get to Know President Sutton: Week 8

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A Letter to Students Dear Warner University students, I could not possibly be more excited to start another school year with you. After seeing and getting to be a part of what God did on our campus last year, I am enthusiastic about the upcoming year. Many of our returning students’ lives were radically changed … Read Post

Get to Know President Sutton: Week 7

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Influential Books and Reading This week I have been asked to share a little about the books that have influenced me and my thinking the most over the years. To do that, I need to think in categories, as I have a fairly eclectic academic background and reading history.  I’ll start with Scripture. When my … Read Post

Get to Know President Sutton: Week 6

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Why a Fully Endowed Warner University Is So Culturally Important Perhaps it is best to start this essay by explaining what is meant by the word endowment. It’s a word that those of us in higher education use frequently, but we seldom define it. An endowment is simply a large sum of money that organizations … Read Post

Get to Know President Sutton Week 5

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Week 5, Philosophy of Christian Higher Education This week, we asked Dr. Sutton to share his philosophy about Christian higher education. Read what he had to say here. _____________ Over the years, I have developed philosophies of Christian higher education for both the classroom and the institutional levels. My institutional-level philosophy is expressed as a … Read Post

Get to Know President Sutton: Week 2

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Week 2, Journey to Warner We recently sat down with President Sutton to hear about his journey through higher education and what ultimately led him to Warner University. Q: What was your first job in higher education?A: I started my career as an admissions counselor at my alma mater—Sterling College in Sterling, Kansas. Q: What … Read Post

Get to Know President Sutton

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Get to Know Dr. Sutton

Week 1: “Why I Said “Yes” to Warner” When I was looking to make a career change back in 2018, Warner University took me by surprise. As an alumnus of a sister institution within the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities (CCCU), and as someone who had spent most of his career in Christian higher … Read Post

The Sinister Origins of a Hastily Accepted Educational Mantra

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“Students must be taught how to think, not what to think.” I have probably heard the statement above uttered at least 50 times during my career in education. I agree wholeheartedly with the first part of it. I also agree with some people’s understanding of the second part, but not everyone has the same understanding—and … Read Post

A Letter from Warner University’s New President to Alumni and Friends

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Dr. Sutton

Dear Warner University alumni and friends, Last Monday I was incredibly honored when the Board of Trustees selected me to serve as the fourth president of Warner University—your university. The last few days have been emotional for me and my family as we have processed the exciting new calling that God has given us. I … Read Post

Get to Know Dr. Craig Williford

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Warner University is pleased to announce that Dr. Craig Williford has been appointed as the interim president while the Board of Trustees conducts a nationwide search for the university’s fourth president. Dr. Williford brings over 50 years of distinguished experience in both ministry and academic leadership. He has served as CEO and President of Multnomah … Read Post

Reverend Dr. G. Craig Williford has been selected as the Warner University Interim President

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Reverend Dr. G Craig Williford and his wife Carolyn

The Board of Trustees is proud to announce Reverend Dr. G. Craig Williford has accepted the Board’s request to serve as interim president of Warner University effective August 1. Reverend Dr. Williford will ensure the university’s forward momentum in implementing Warner’s mission. He will serve in this role until a national search is concluded to … Read Post

Dr. David A. Hoag Concludes Successful Tenure as Warner University’s Third President

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Dr. David A. Hoag walks with wife Joanna Hoag

The Warner University Board of Trustees announced today that Dr. David A. Hoag has been called to lead Christian higher education on a national scale effective September 1, 2024. Dr. Hoag has been selected as the new President of Council for Christian Colleges and Universities (CCCU) in Washington D.C., serving more than 185 schools. President … Read Post

Hurricane Ian Update 9.30 – Online Students

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Dear Warner University Online Students, The impact of Hurricane Ian has affected some people in our community in devastating ways. In order to best accommodate our students and reduce unnecessary anxiety during these challenging times, please note that all work for week 6 (the current week/Monday, September 26 through Sunday, October 2) will not be required for … Read Post

Hurricane Ian Update 9.30 – Traditional Students

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October 6, 2022 Traditional Students, We continue to pray for your well-being while you are away from campus. We miss having you here. You are the reason Warner exists, and we are eager for your return. We are working hard to facilitate your return somewhere around the middle of next week. Until we give the … Read Post

Video Updates on Hurricane Ian from President Dr. David Hoag

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President David Hoag - 16:9 Portrait

Video update on Hurricane Ian as of October 10, 2022 at 12pm. Students can return back to campus starting tomorrow, Tuesday October 11, 2022 at 9am. Video update on Hurricane Ian as of October 6, 2022 at 5pm. Students can return back to campus on October 11, 2022 at 9am. Video update on Hurricane Ian … Read Post

2022 Warner Commencement Ceremony

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Graduation 2022 - Students and Text

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Chicago Rooftop Revelations with Pastor Brooks and Dr. Hoag

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Chicago Rooftop Revelations

This past weekend, President Hoag was invited to Chicago to visit with Pastor Corey Brooks for Rooftop Revelations to discuss education and the role colleges and universities have on the younger generation. Fox News covered their conversation- listen to their conversation below “I think it even goes back farther than the schools,” Hoag said. “I … Read Post

COVID-19 Student Updates

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PRESIDENT DAVID A. HOAG NAMED TO THE COUNCIL FOR CHRISTIAN COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES BOARD

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President David Hoag - 16:9 Portrait

Lake Wales, Fla. — Warner University President David A. Hoag has recently been named to the Council of Christian Colleges and Universities (CCCU) board.  After being approached by CCCU President Shirley V. Hoogstra to prayerfully consider having his name put forth as a candidate, President Hoag agreed, and was then voted in as a new board member, effective March 2021 … Read Post

Warner Student Vlogs: COVID-19 Updates

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COVID-19 Return Plan for Fall 2020 Student Video Update: Welcome Back Royals 8/7/2020 4 pm. CARES Act Reporting Link for June Student Video Update: Royal Return this Fall 5/20/2020 2 pm. CARES ACT Update link here. Student Video Update: COVID-19 4/16/2020 10 am. Student Video Update: COVID-19 4/10/2020 6 pm. Student Video Update: COVID-19 4/3/2020 … Read Post

WU Welcomes Anne Tohme as the New VP for Student Life

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WU Welcomes

  Warner University is pleased to announce that Anne Tohme has accepted the position of Vice President of Student Life/Dean of Students. This position reports to President David Hoag and is part of the Warner Leadership Team. Anne will play a key role within the Warner community and will be responsible for oversight of all … Read Post

Warner University’s Loss of Student Athlete

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The Warner University family has been deeply saddened by the loss of one of our students today, Tuesday, October 8.  Theodore “Boobie” Hammonds, a senior member of the football team collapsed after a non-contact football drill.  Members of the Warner University athletic training staff were on hand immediately and provided emergency care.  Polk County Emergency … Read Post

Warner Under Construction

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There are some BIG changes happening around campus! Such as, the MAJOR renovation of Spencer Hall: adding all new bedrooms, updated air conditioning, a new roof, outside patios and a whole new look! The new Swindle Agriculture complex, being built for the 2018-2019 school year allows for a more interactive learning experience for all of our … Read Post

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