It’s Unanimous: Manny Santiago is UBC's New Pastor!
On Sunday, June 6, 2010, members of University Baptist Church unanimously affirmed the Pastoral Search Committee’s nominee, Manny Santiago, to become our new pastor. Manny is Puerto Rican. Manny is fourth-generation American Baptist, he holds an M.Div from Andover Newton Theological School, and has written a book entitled “Being Baptist.” He is on the national boards of Association of Welcoming and Affirming Baptists and The Baptist Peace Fellowship.
Although all of these attributes contribute to his perspective and gifts, we selected him because we felt he was the best fit for our future direction. After a weekend of group meetings, an all-church potluck, and packed worship, UBC members agreed with the Search Committee’s belief that Manny will meet our goals to:
- Guide us in discerning a corporate mission vision to define how we are to enter into God's mission for peace and justice in the world,
- Bring creativity to how we will use a new worship space,
- Assist in envisioning change that would attract young adults and families with children,
- Be supportive of and engaged in education of our youth regarding Christian faith, faiths of others, and Baptist principles.