Spiritual Life - Campus Ministries

The University of Mary Hardin-Baylor strives to provide students with a quality education and prepare them to experience a higher quality of life. While academic excellence can set conditions for a good standard of living, knowing and serving God enables one to appreciate the purpose of life. Life is more enjoyable and fulfilling when one is aware of God’s purpose, understands their calling, and actively pursues God’s will for their life. To this end, corporate worship through one of our local churches is recognized as part of a normal, healthy college experience. UMHB welcomes students of all faiths and denominations.

The Spiritual Life Department provides a variety of on-campus spiritual development opportunities including weekly chapel services, ONE services, Missions Emphasis Week, UMHB33 Authentic Manhood discipleship group, Psalm 139 Event women’s conference, a campus revival each spring, an annual community service initiative called The Big Event, and worship concerts. The Dean of Spiritual Life and University Chaplain and staff maintain an online prayer wall, stand ready to assist students in identifying local church options, and provide spiritual support to students through all seasons of life at UMHB.

Global Outreach - Students have the opportunity to participate with domestic and international teams traveling during routine breaks in the academic calendar. The Director of Global Outreach and a team of student leaders cultivate relationships with global partners and provides robust training and support throughout the experience.

Baptist Student Ministry - The Baptist Student Ministry (BSM) at UMHB is the oldest organized in Texas and serves as the local expression of university outreach by Texas Baptists. The BSM is student-led under the guidance of the Director for Baptist Student Ministries, Christ-centered, church-related, community-oriented, and globally-minded in its intentional proclamation of Jesus in the university setting. The BSM hosts weekly worship, evangelism, and discipleship events; prayer initiatives; service projects; and an annual mission effort over Spring Break.

Additional Opportunities - Other avenues for spiritual development and outreach are available through Residence Life as well as numerous student organizations (e.g., Apostolic Cru, Bridges International, Delight Ministries, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Nurses Christian Fellowship, and Young Life).