Missouri Baptist University is an evangelical Christian, liberal arts institution and has as its purpose the offering of programs of study leading to professional certificates, undergraduate degrees, and graduate degrees in an environment where academic excellence is emphasized and a Biblically based Christian perspective is maintained. The University is committed to enriching its students’ lives spiritually, intellectually, and professionally, and to preparing students to serve in a global and culturally diverse society.

The Missouri Baptist University Department of Athletics is Biblically based, evangelical and in full support of the overall mission of the University. The athletics staff is committed to enriching the lives of the student-athletes spiritually, academically and athletically by subscribing to the five NAIA character initiatives: Respect, Responsibility, Integrity, Servant Leadership and Sportsmanship. Adhering to these principles will enable this institution to maintain a Christ-centered athletic program that is fiscally responsible and remains consistently competitive on the conference and national levels.