Missions & Public Life
Missions and Public Life strives to shape Baylor's faithful engagement with Waco and the world. We prepare men and women for worldwide leadership and service with a goal to make a better world...together.
To do so, we provide transformational opportunities for students to love their neighbors by cultivating self-discovery, deepening human connection, developing a healthy worldview, and equipping servant-leaders.
Global Missions
Grow, love, and serve while immersing yourself in different cultures, and integrating your faith, service, and learning in more than 20 locations worldwide.
Local Love Teams
Join a team to engage, love, and serve the greater Waco community by partnering with local churches and organizations.
Community Service
Identify opportunities to serve on your own time, or with your registered student organization.
Public Deliberation Initiative
Engage in deliberation forums, trainings, and promote civil discourse and vibrant deliberative democracy in the Baylor, Waco, and surrounding area.
Feb. 10, 2023
Earthquakes in Turkey & Syria
Devastating earthquakes in February 2023 have tragically impacted the people of Turkey and Syria. Looking for ways to help? Here's some ideas: https://www.baylor.edu/missions/turkey
Jan. 18, 2023
MLK Week of Service
The 2023 MLK Week of Service will be January 16th - 20th through a collection drive. Your generous donations will benefit Unbound Now Waco, an agency that supports survivors and resources the community to fight human trafficking. Donations may be delivered to Bronda Hayes at the Unbound Now Waco offices. Please contact Bronda Hayes to schedule your drop-off time.
Nov. 22, 2022
Missions Applications Now Due
Join Baylor Missions for a trip this May! With a wide variety of options, there is something for everyone. Learn about refugee care and sustainable resources in Germany, join Campus Rec with sports ministry options in Costa Rica, help animals at the Best Friends Animal Sanctuary in Utah. Look at all the options at https://www.baylor.edu/missions/index.php?id=970472
Sep. 15, 2022
Missions Week 2022 Kicks Off Sept. 26th
Baylor Missions Week 2022 kicks off Monday, Sept. 26, 2022 with more than 35 organizations presenting opportunities to grow, love, and serve in Waco and the world.