SPIRITUAL LIFE

Baker University was founded by members of the Methodist Episcopal Church in 1858 and named for the Kansas-Nebraska bishop of the MEC at that time, Osmon C. Baker.

University ministry is ecumenical in nature, open to all people of faith, regardless of practices and denomination. Weekly chapel services are held in the Clarice L. Osborne Memorial Chapel on our Baldwin City campus on Thursdays at 11 a.m. No classes are held at that time to allow people who wish to attend Chapel to do so. Throughout the year, University Ministry hosts guest speakers and special events.

Since its founding, the university has held close ties with the Church, which became the Methodist Church beginning in 1939 and then the United Methodist Church in 1968 and has retained its affiliation. It is one of 196 colleges and universities in the United States with connections to the United Methodist Church.

We seek to continue the tradition established 150 years ago—devotion to the Christian faith and academic excellence.

Reverend Kevin Hopkins welcomes students to the first chapel service of the year.

Ambassador Program

Baker Ambassadors travel to United Methodist churches in the Great Plains United Methodist Conference to participate in worship services and talk with youth. We visit approximately 20 churches a semester, serving as role models and making an impact on college-bound youth. In addition to leading church services, ambassadors also contribute to the weekly chapel service on campus and organize and run campus activities such as Bingo Night and a Halloween hay-rack ride. We contribute to community service projects such as our Homeless Simulation, which raised $1,160 for the local Emergency Relief Fund. The group, headed by campus minister, Kevin Hopkins, meets twice a month.

Selection Process
Ambassadors must maintain a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.5. Membership in the United Methodist church is not a requirement; the only requirement is a desire to serve the Lord. In addition, the Ambassadors are asked to attend the weekly on-campus chapel service and to participate in church visits and ambassador chapel services.

Applicants are interviewed by the minister to the university and current Ambassadors. After the interviews, a confirmation letter will be sent to each newly selected ambassador.

Called to Greatness

Called to Greatness is dedicated to acknowledging the work that the Lord is doing at Baker and in the world. CTG helps students discover, build, and start living a life of greatness as they realize God’s plan and purpose for their lives. CTG encourages students to see that Jesus Christ wants to influence and reign over every area of life and that all of life is spiritual –  including our interests, relationships, talents and career.

Through CTG, students develop in all areas of life so they might glorify God and advance His kingdom through their lives.

Other Worship Opportunities