WACO, Texas — Baylor University’s board of regents amended the school’s bylaws Feb. 11 to allow up to 25 percent of the board to be composed of Christians who are active members of a church in a historic Christian tradition other than Baptist.
At least 75 percent of the board will continue to consist of regents who are active members of Baptist churches. The move is an acknowledgement of “the changing demographics of Baylor’s constituencies,” a Baylor statement said.
“[W]e recognize that there are, within the Baylor family and outside of it, deeply committed fellow Christians who share Baylor’s mission, vision and core theological principles but who are not currently affiliated in their church life with a Baptist congregation,” said Dary Stone, chairman of the board.
Baylor president Ken Starr said, “Baylor maintains a strong and unwavering dedication to advancing the principles and tenets of the Baptist faith which have been and will always remain a hallmark of a Baylor University education. We will continue to operate within the Christian-oriented aims and ideals of Baptists.”
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