--- title: Shine Online - Missouri Baptist University | Coral Christopher description: Coral is the digital and editorial strategist for Missouri Baptist University. Coral manages digital platforms for MBU including websites, social media and other avenues. Additionally, Coral builds strategies to tell the University's story, including serving as the managing editor for the University’s bi-annual alumni magazine, MBU Magazine and creating content for digital media and printed material. Coral holds a M.A. in Strategic Communications and Leadership from Maryville University, with research interests in self-efficacy, mentorship and women's leadership development. She graduated from MBU summa cum laude with majors in public relations and communications studies. Coral also brings copywriting, strategy and digital media experience from her time with an advertising agency based in St. Louis. --- - [ONLINE PROGRAMS](https://online.mobap.edu/online-programs/) - Online Bachelor’s Programs - [Associate of Science in Pre-Nursing](https://online.mobap.edu/as_prenursing/) - [Applied Management](https://online.mobap.edu/bps-applied-management/) - [Business Administration](https://online.mobap.edu/bachelor_of_science_in_business_administration/) - [Criminal Justice](https://online.mobap.edu/bps-criminal-justice/) - [General Studies](https://online.mobap.edu/bps-general-studies/) - [Information Technology](https://online.mobap.edu/bs-information-technology/) - [Liberal Arts](https://online.mobap.edu/liberal-arts/) - [Healthcare Management](https://online.mobap.edu/bps-healthcare-management/) - [Management](https://online.mobap.edu/b-s-in-management/) - [Marketing](https://online.mobap.edu/bachelor_of_science_in_marketing/) - [Ministry and Leadership](https://online.mobap.edu/bs-ministry-leadership/) - [Organizational Leadership](https://online.mobap.edu/bps-organizational-leadership/) - [RN-BSN](https://online.mobap.edu/rn-to-bsn/) - [Psychology](https://online.mobap.edu/online-bachelors-degree-in-psychology/) - [Sport Management](https://online.mobap.edu/bs-sport-management/) - Online Master’s Programs - [Christian Ministry](https://online.mobap.edu/master-of-arts-in-christian-ministry/) - [Corporate Security Leadership](https://online.mobap.edu/master-of-science-in-corporate-security-leadership/) - [Counseling (MA-SC)](https://online.mobap.edu/master-of-arts-in-counseling-school/) - [Criminal Justice](https://online.mobap.edu/master-of-science-in-criminal-justice/) - [Education](https://online.mobap.edu/master-of-science-in-education/) - [Educational Administration](https://online.mobap.edu/master-of-educational-administration/) - [Educational Specialist](https://online.mobap.edu/educational-specialist/) - [Educational Technology](https://online.mobap.edu/master-of-educational-technology/) - [Fitness Management](https://online.mobap.edu/master-of-science-in-fitness-management/) - [Higher Education Leadership (M.S.)](https://online.mobap.edu/m-s-higher-education-leadership/) - [Higher Education Leadership (Ed.D.)](https://online.mobap.edu/online-ed-d-higher-education-leadership/) - [MBA](https://online.mobap.edu/master-of-business-administration/) - [Social Work](https://www.mobap.edu/academics/graduate-social-behavioral-sciences-division/master-of-social-work/) - [Sport Management](https://online.mobap.edu/master-of-science-in-sport-management/) - [Teaching](https://online.mobap.edu/master-of-arts-in-teaching/) - [ADMISSIONS](https://online.mobap.edu/online-admissions-at-missouri-baptist-university/) - [ONLINE RESOURCES](https://online.mobap.edu/center-for-distance-learning/) - [CURRENT STUDENTS](https://mymbu.mobap.edu/) - [TUITION AND FINANCIAL AID](https://online.mobap.edu/tuition-and-financial-aid/) - [ABOUT](https://online.mobap.edu/about/) - [BLOG](https://shine-online.mobap.edu/) ### Shine On. Dig Deep and Discover Your God-given Passions. Learn Online Today. ### Request info about our Online Programs Your information is secure | [Read our privacy policy](http://s22937.p20.sites.pressdns.com/privacy-policy/) # Shine Online ## Coral Christopher ![](https://shine-online.mobap.edu/hubfs/coral-390031-edited.jpg) Coral is the digital and editorial strategist for Missouri Baptist University. Coral manages digital platforms for MBU including websites, social media and other avenues. Additionally, Coral builds strategies to tell the University's story, including serving as the managing editor for the University’s bi-annual alumni magazine, MBU Magazine and creating content for digital media and printed material. Coral holds a M.A. in Strategic Communications and Leadership from Maryville University, with research interests in self-efficacy, mentorship and women's leadership development. She graduated from MBU summa cum laude with majors in public relations and communications studies. Coral also brings copywriting, strategy and digital media experience from her time with an advertising agency based in St. Louis. ### Recent Posts ![](https://shine-online.mobap.edu/hs-fs/hubfs/christin-hume-mbu-online-woman.jpg?width=320&height=202&name=christin-hume-mbu-online-woman.jpg) [Permalink](https://shine-online.mobap.edu/women-jumping-back-in-to-get-their-college-degree) #### [Women Jumping Back in to Get Their College Degree](https://shine-online.mobap.edu/women-jumping-back-in-to-get-their-college-degree) [Online undergraduate degrees](https://shine-online.mobap.edu/topic/online-undergraduate-degrees), [Returning to college online](https://shine-online.mobap.edu/topic/returning-to-college-online), [Balancing family and college](https://shine-online.mobap.edu/topic/balancing-family-and-college) ## [Women Jumping Back in to Get Their College Degree](https://shine-online.mobap.edu/women-jumping-back-in-to-get-their-college-degree) It’s not too late to get your degree and begin the career of your dreams — and these women going back to college online prove it. By [Coral Christopher](https://shine-online.mobap.edu/author/coral-christopher) | Jan 31, 2017 12:53:17 PM January 31, 2017 | Categories: [Online undergraduate degrees](https://shine-online.mobap.edu/topic/online-undergraduate-degrees), [Returning to college online](https://shine-online.mobap.edu/topic/returning-to-college-online), [Balancing family and college](https://shine-online.mobap.edu/topic/balancing-family-and-college) | [Read More](https://shine-online.mobap.edu/women-jumping-back-in-to-get-their-college-degree) ![](https://shine-online.mobap.edu/hs-fs/hubfs/social-suggested-images/cybersecurity.jpg?width=320&height=202&name=cybersecurity.jpg) [Permalink](https://shine-online.mobap.edu/is-higher-education-paying-enough-attention-to-cyber-security) #### [Is higher education paying enough attention to cyber security?](https://shine-online.mobap.edu/is-higher-education-paying-enough-attention-to-cyber-security) [Missouri Baptist Online](https://shine-online.mobap.edu/topic/missouri-baptist-online), [Tips and advice for online students](https://shine-online.mobap.edu/topic/tips-and-advice-for-online-students) ## [Is higher education paying enough attention to cyber security?](https://shine-online.mobap.edu/is-higher-education-paying-enough-attention-to-cyber-security) There is a collective sense of shock and fear whenever we hear about a large–scale cyber attack such as the one that took place on October 21. If you were on the East Coast at that time, you likely lost access to most of the internet due a\[...\] By [Coral Christopher](https://shine-online.mobap.edu/author/coral-christopher) | Jan 25, 2017 5:31:43 AM January 25, 2017 | Categories: [Missouri Baptist Online](https://shine-online.mobap.edu/topic/missouri-baptist-online), [Tips and advice for online students](https://shine-online.mobap.edu/topic/tips-and-advice-for-online-students) | [Read More](https://shine-online.mobap.edu/is-higher-education-paying-enough-attention-to-cyber-security) ![](https://shine-online.mobap.edu/hs-fs/hubfs/undefined-113114-edited.jpg?width=320&height=202&name=undefined-113114-edited.jpg) [Permalink](https://shine-online.mobap.edu/how-an-online-degree-can-open-doors-in-your-healthcare-career) #### [How an Online Degree Can Open Doors in Your Healthcare Career](https://shine-online.mobap.edu/how-an-online-degree-can-open-doors-in-your-healthcare-career) [Missouri Baptist Online](https://shine-online.mobap.edu/topic/missouri-baptist-online), [Online undergraduate degrees](https://shine-online.mobap.edu/topic/online-undergraduate-degrees) ## [How an Online Degree Can Open Doors in Your Healthcare Career](https://shine-online.mobap.edu/how-an-online-degree-can-open-doors-in-your-healthcare-career) A quick look at "help wanted" ads in practically every city in the U.S. reveals the huge demand for medical and health service staff. By 2020, the healthcare industry is expected to increase by 22 percent, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor\[...\] By [Coral Christopher](https://shine-online.mobap.edu/author/coral-christopher) | Aug 19, 2016 9:46:11 AM August 19, 2016 | Categories: [Missouri Baptist Online](https://shine-online.mobap.edu/topic/missouri-baptist-online), [Online undergraduate degrees](https://shine-online.mobap.edu/topic/online-undergraduate-degrees) | [Read More](https://shine-online.mobap.edu/how-an-online-degree-can-open-doors-in-your-healthcare-career) [![Mobap](https://online.mobap.edu/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/logo.png)](https://online.mobap.edu) Missouri Baptist University One College Park Drive Saint Louis, MO 63141-8698 Undergraduate [(314) 302-8718](tel://+3143028718) Graduate [(314) 704-8307](tel://+13147048307) - [About](https://online.mobap.edu/about/) - [Shine Online](https://shine-online.mobap.edu/) ## UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS - [Applied Management](https://online.mobap.edu/bps-applied-management/) - [Criminal Justice](https://online.mobap.edu/bps-criminal-justice/) - [General Studies](https://online.mobap.edu/bps-general-studies/) - [Liberal Arts](https://online.mobap.edu/liberal-arts/) - [Healthcare Management](https://online.mobap.edu/bps-healthcare-management/) - [Organizational Leadership](https://online.mobap.edu/bps-organizational-leadership/) - [Ministry and Leadership](https://online.mobap.edu/bs-ministry-leadership/) - [RN-BSN](https://online.mobap.edu/rn-to-bsn/) - [Sport Management](https://online.mobap.edu/bs-sport-management/) ## GRADUATE PROGRAMS - [Christian Ministry](https://online.mobap.edu/master-of-arts-in-christian-ministry/) - [Corporate Security Leadership](https://online.mobap.edu/master-of-science-in-corporate-security-leadership/) - [Counseling](https://online.mobap.edu/master-of-arts-in-counseling-school/) - [Criminal Justice](https://online.mobap.edu/master-of-science-in-criminal-justice/) - [Education](https://online.mobap.edu/master-of-science-in-education/) - [Educational Specialist](https://online.mobap.edu/educational-specialist/) - [Educational Technology](https://online.mobap.edu/master-of-educational-technology/) - [Fitness Management](https://online.mobap.edu/master-of-science-in-fitness-management/) - [MBA](https://online.mobap.edu/master-of-business-administration/) - [Sport Management](https://online.mobap.edu/master-of-science-in-sport-management/) - [Teaching](https://online.mobap.edu/master-of-arts-in-teaching/)