Manhattan Christian College’s president announced his resignation Tuesday and said he’ll take a new position as director of player development for the Kansas State football team.
“Many factors played into my decision, both personal and professional,” he said in a public announcement. “But, as I have considered this, I have become convinced that as MCC prepares to celebrate its 100th anniversary, it is time for a new leader to take the helm and lead MCC into the next 100 years of faithful service.”
Ingram graduated from Manhattan Christian College in 1986 with a degree in Bible ministries and an emphasis in church music, and received his master’s degree in New Testament from Johnson Bible College in 2002.
From 1992 to 1998, Ingram served on the MCC board of trustees before joining the staff in 1999 as director of alumni and church relations. In 2002, he became vice president for institutional advancement at MCC. Then, after the retirement of long-time president Ken Cable, Ingram became the seventh president of Manhattan Christian College in 2005.
“I am sure this causes a lot of questions,” Ingram said. “I know that all too well because I have been through two presidential transitions. One occurred during my freshman year when the president that recruited me to MCC stepped down. The other happened when the president who hired me to come work at MCC retired. Yet, I want you to know this, God has always watched over MCC, and I know He always will. I am encouraged when I remember we are now 45 years after that transition my freshman year, and MCC continues to educate, equip and enrich Christian leaders to impact the church and the world for Christ!”
Ingram said the MCC board of trustees are developing a plan to find his replacement.
He said his resignation is “not a retirement, it is a transition.”
“When I leave MCC, I will be taking the position of the director of player development for the Kansas State football team,” Ingram said. “I am excited about the opportunity to continue to impact others without the overall burden of being in a lead role.”
“I will be around campus through the end of the summer and happy to answer whatever questions you might have. I also want you to know I will always be available to help all of you however I can in the future. Never hesitate to reach out. I will always be grateful that God brought me to MCC!”
Former K-State running back Joe Hall previously held the Wildcats’ off-the-field role as director of student-athlete development on former head football coach Chris Klieman’s staff. Hall has since moved to a similar position at South Florida.
In that role for K-State, Hall was tasked with creating a student-athlete development program that fosters an environment of well-being and achievement. He served as the program’s liaison to various K-State Athletics support areas, including sport psychologist, athletic trainers, strength and conditioning coaches and student-athlete services, in addition to support services on campus.
The position also included being the liaison between the program and both university and community organizations, including community-outreach organizations.