Mission Statement - Howard Payne University is a Christ-centered academic community dedicated to excellence by developing and equipping the whole person for intellectual inquiry, personal and professional integrity, and service to God and humanity. Expectation - Howard Payne University seeks to employ Christians, who are dedicated to teaching and service as they model the principles of the Christian faith. The University is committed to the integration of learning and Christian faith in the pursuit of truth. Howard Payne University expects its employees to be professing Christians and be willing to support the Christian mission and purpose of the University. As a result, the University expects employees to lead lives of service through active involvement in Christian religi