Blake Stanwood

Role Summary

The Rev. Blake Stanwood serves as University Minister at Baker University. In this role, he provides leadership for university ministry, spiritual life programming, chapel services, pastoral care, and faith-based opportunities that support students, faculty, staff, alumni, families, and the broader Baker community.

Areas of Responsibility

• University ministry leadership
• Spiritual life programming
• Weekly chapel services
• Pastoral care and spiritual support
• Chapel Ambassador Program
• Faith formation and ecumenical engagement
• Student fellowship and prayer opportunities
• Connections with the United Methodist Church and community partners

About the Rev. Stanwood

The Rev. Blake Stanwood returned to Baker University in July 2025 to serve as University Minister. A 2012 Baker graduate, Stanwood earned dual majors in religion and history and graduated cum laude.

Before returning to Baker, Stanwood served in ministry roles across Kansas, including as senior pastor at Humboldt United Methodist Church, Big Creek United Methodist Church, and Phillipsburg United Methodist Church. He also served as student ministries director and associate licensed local pastor at Aldersgate United Methodist Church in Olathe and was a member of the Congregational Care Department at the Church of the Resurrection in Leawood.

Stanwood earned a Master of Divinity from Saint Paul School of Theology in 2018 and was ordained as an Elder in Full Connection in 2023. As University Minister, he supports Baker’s long-standing relationship with the United Methodist Church while providing spiritual care and formation opportunities that are ecumenical in nature and open to students of all faith backgrounds.

Education & Credentials

• M.Div., Saint Paul School of Theology
• B.A. in Religion and History, Baker University
• Ordained Elder in Full Connection, United Methodist Church