Spiritual Development

Office of the
Dean of Spiritual Life and Development

"Nurturing spiritual growth and character development grounded in Seventh-day Adventist values and Christian principles."

Pr. Peter Obeng Manu

Dean of Spiritual Life and Development

Meet the Dean

Profile & Biography

Pr. Peter Obeng Manu is an ordained minister of the Seventh-day Adventist Church with extensive experience in pastoral ministry, university administration, chaplaincy, and teaching. Over the years, he has served in several capacities, including District Pastor, Church Pastor, Departmental Director for Chaplaincy and Communication, Lecturer at Valley View University, Associate Dean of Student Life and Services, Associate Chaplain, and Dean of Spiritual Life Development.

His academic background includes a Bachelor of Arts in Pastoral Theology and a Master of Arts in Pastoral Theology. He is currently a PhD candidate at the Adventist University of Africa, Kenya.

He has published scholarly articles in peer-reviewed journals and presented papers at academic conferences. His key competencies include strong communication and writing skills, excellent interpersonal relations, and the ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams. He is known as a hardworking, self-motivated, and passionate individual, deeply committed to advancing the mission and kingdom of God.

His personal interests include reading, preaching, listening to gospel music, and playing table tennis.

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Ordained Minister

An ordained minister of the Seventh-day Adventist Church with experience across pastoral ministry, chaplaincy, teaching and university administration.

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Personal Interests

Reading, preaching, listening to gospel music, and playing table tennis.

From the Office

A Word of Welcome

Pr. Peter Obeng Manu

Dean of Spiritual Life and Development

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We encourage a culture of worship, discipleship, and compassionate service, guiding our community to live out Christ-centered lives.

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Welcome to the Office of Spiritual Life and Development, Valley View University

The Office of the Spiritual Life at Valley View University exists to nurture faith, character, and service in harmony with the University's mission and Seventh-day Adventist philosophy of education.

We are committed to fostering a vibrant spiritual environment where students, faculty, and staff grow in their relationship with God and with one another. Through worship services, weeks of spiritual emphasis, prayer initiatives, counseling, mentoring, outreach, and campus ministry programs, we seek to integrate faith into every aspect of university life.

Our goal is to support the holistic development of the Valley View University community - spiritually, morally, socially, and intellectually - preparing graduates who are grounded in Christian values, committed to service, and equipped to lead with integrity and purpose in their chosen fields.

As an office, we encourage a culture of worship, discipleship, and compassionate service, guiding our community to live out Christ-centered lives that positively impact the Church, society, and the world.

May the Lord continue to bless Valley View University, its leadership, faculty, staff, students, and alumni. We pray that every member of the University Community will enjoy a fruitful, transformative, and spiritually enriching experience as we journey together in unity, purpose, and mission.

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Pr. Peter Obeng Manu

Dean of Spiritual Life and Development

Our Ministries

Programmes & Ministries

The ways in which the Office seeks to integrate faith into every aspect of university life.

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Worship Services

Chapel services, vespers and worship gatherings that draw the University community together before God.

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Weeks of Spiritual Emphasis

Dedicated weeks of preaching, reflection and renewal set apart in the University calendar.

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Prayer Initiatives

Prayer bands, intercession and seasons of prayer for the campus, the Church and the nation.

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Counseling

Confidential pastoral care and spiritual guidance for students, faculty and staff.

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Mentoring

Discipleship and one-to-one mentoring that helps young people grow in faith and character.

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Outreach & Campus Ministry

Evangelistic and community service programmes that put faith into compassionate action.

Track Record

Ministry & Service

Roles held across pastoral ministry, chaplaincy, teaching and university administration.

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District & Church Pastor

Pastoral leadership of congregations within the Seventh-day Adventist Church.

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Director for Chaplaincy & Communication

Departmental Director with responsibility for chaplaincy and communication ministries.

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Lecturer, Valley View University

Teaching and mentoring students within the University.

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Associate Dean of Student Life & Services

Supported the welfare, discipline and development of the student body.

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Associate Chaplain

Served the spiritual needs of the campus community alongside the Chaplaincy team.

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Dean of Spiritual Life Development

Currently leads the Office of Spiritual Life and Development at Valley View University.

Qualifications

Academic & Professional Standing

A grounding in pastoral theology, supported by scholarly publication and ongoing doctoral study.

school Academic Background

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PhD Candidate

Adventist University of Africa, Kenya
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Master of Arts, Pastoral Theology

Postgraduate study in pastoral theology
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Bachelor of Arts, Pastoral Theology

Undergraduate study in pastoral theology