Live on Purpose
The UMHB Meaningful Life Initiative
We believe every member of the UMHB community - students, faculty, staff, and alumni - is here for a reason. At UMHB we are here to help you uncover the remarkable potential God has given us to follow our individual callings, with purpose. We intentionally help students with vocational exploration from a Christian perspective throughout the curricular and co-curricular programs of the university. We envision our graduates living meaningful lives that fulfill the will of God and contribute to the common good and work to provide opportunities for discerning your purpose while you are at UMHB.
Join Us For Called Week
February 16-20, 2026
Called Week Schedule
Date
Event
Location
February 16, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Coffee with the CRU Alumni & Student Event
Bawcom Student Union, 2nd Floor
February 16, 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Called to Care: Nurses Christian Fellowship Meeting
Nursing Education Center, Room 125
February 16, 3:00 - 4:00 PM
Reflections on Calling: What I Thought it Meant & What it Means for Me Now // Christian Studies Forum
Manning Chapel
February 16, 6:00 - 7:30 PM
Hearing Worth: Stories, Systems, and Sacred Calling // Documentary Screening & Discussion
Brindley Auditorium
February 17, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Called to Kindness
Bawcom Student Union
February 18, 10:00 - 11:00 AM
Vocational Power of Spanish
Bawcom Student Union
February 18, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Called Chapel with Dr. Sydney Kutter
Walton Chapel
February 18, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Called in Action
Bawcom Student Union
February 19, 7:00 - 8:30 PM
Called Coffeehouse
Burt Hall Lobby
February 16-20, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Chalkboard Wall Prompts
Bawcom Student Union
February 16-20, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Called in the Halls Videos at Academic Buildings
UMHB Campus
Our Goals
- To foster a campus culture of meaningful life exploration.
- To train faculty and staff mentors to engage students in conversations exploring life purpose.
- To provide on and off-campus opportunities for students to explore and experience potential life callings.
- To shape the curriculum to help students consider the spiritual, moral and societal commitments that produce meaningful lives, fulfill the will of God, and contribute to the common good.
Questions for Exploration
- Identity
- Who am I? What are my gifts, passions, and abilities?
- Significance
- What is truly important? What do I believe to be true, good and beautiful?
- Responsibility
- Who needs me? How can I make a difference in this world?
