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The '''Baptist Collegiate Network''' ('''BCN''') is a college-level organization that can be found on many [[college]] campuses in the United States and Canada. |
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| founded = 1919 |
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| founding_location = [[Baptist General Convention of Texas]] |
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| type = Service and Social |
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| location_country = United States |
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| website = {{official website|https://collegeministry.com/}} |
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| abbreviation = BCN |
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| addnl_location_country = Canada |
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| members = 69,500 |
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| parent_organization = [[Southern Baptist Convention]] |
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| subsidiaries = 839 |
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The '''Baptist Collegiate Network''' ('''BCN''') is a [[Baptist]] college-level organization that can be found on many [[college]] campuses in the United States and Canada; many of its collegiate ministries operate under the name '''Baptist Collegiate Ministry''' or the '''Baptist Student Union'''. The organization, while Baptist, functions as an interdenominational and coeducational fellowship, [[student society]] and [[service organization]]. Baptist Collegiate Network is primarily associated with the [[Southern Baptist Convention]]. |
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The organization was founded as the Baptist Student Union in 1919 by the [[Baptist General Convention of Texas]].<ref> Meredith Rose, [https://www.texasbaptists.org/article/one-hundred-years-of-baptist-student-ministry One hundred years of Baptist Student Ministry], texasbaptists.org, USA, November 11, 2019 </ref> Joseph P. Boone, a [[Baylor University]] graduate, was the first secretary. In 1920, the first state-wide convocation members was held at [[Howard Payne University]] in [[Brownwood, Texas]]. 300 students from twenty schools came for the development of programs. Churches and state conventions were deemed crucial to its growth.<ref>{{Cite web|author= David Moore|date=2022-12-07 |title=Churches crucial in Baptist ministry to college students|url=https://www.baptistpress.com/resource-library/news/churches-crucial-in-baptist-ministry-to-college-students/ |access-date=2023-05-06 |website=Baptist Press |language=en-US}}</ref> |
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These ministries are groups of [[student]]s, [[Faculty (teaching staff)|faculty members]] and staff who are seeking to grow in their faith and to reach the world. Nationally, these groups are predominantly composed of [[Baptists]] and [[Southern Baptist Convention|Southern Baptists]], but are also open to people of other [[Christian denomination]]s, as well as those who profess other religious ties or who profess none at all. In some areas of the country, however, there are more participants from other backgrounds than from the Baptist traditions. |
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In 2012, the network had more than 69,500 students actively involved in campus ministry through this organization and its affiliated state-level Baptist conventions, in 839 college and university campuses;<ref>{{Cite web|author=Roger S. Oldham |date=2012-10-01 |title=Baptist Collegiate Ministry (BCM) |url=https://www.baptistpress.com/resource-library/sbc-life-articles/baptist-collegiate-ministry-bcm/ |access-date=2023-03-11 |website=Baptist Press |language=en-US}}</ref> 782 of these are in the United States and 57 are in Canada. |
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The BCN is supervised by state-level Baptist organizations (known as conventions), which is why they possess the Baptist moniker. In areas where the state convention is financially strong, the BCN. is usually financially sponsored by that convention. In other areas of the country, the ministry staff raise their own financial support for their salaries and the programs they operate. Regardless of funding, BSU/BCM/etc is geared toward reaching out to their campus communities in service and in love for the cause of [[Jesus|Christ]]. |
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Most BCN groups have some set meeting place on their campus, although some have separate property on or near campus that is easily accessible to all students. Besides hosting events they sponsor themselves, these organizations are known to host campus- and student-led events as a part of their outreach including bible studies, retreats and mission trips. |
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* {{official|https://collegeministry.com/}} |
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Latest revision as of 00:56, 17 November 2024
| Abbreviation | BCN |
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| Founded | 1919 |
| Founded at | Baptist General Convention of Texas |
| Type | Service and Social |
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| Members | 69,500 |
Parent organization | Southern Baptist Convention |
| Subsidiaries | 839 |
| Website | Official website |
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The Baptist Collegiate Network (BCN) is a Baptist college-level organization that can be found on many college campuses in the United States and Canada; many of its collegiate ministries operate under the name Baptist Collegiate Ministry or the Baptist Student Union. The organization, while Baptist, functions as an interdenominational and coeducational fellowship, student society and service organization. Baptist Collegiate Network is primarily associated with the Southern Baptist Convention.
History
[edit]The organization was founded as the Baptist Student Union in 1919 by the Baptist General Convention of Texas.[1] Joseph P. Boone, a Baylor University graduate, was the first secretary. In 1920, the first state-wide convocation members was held at Howard Payne University in Brownwood, Texas. 300 students from twenty schools came for the development of programs. Churches and state conventions were deemed crucial to its growth.[2]
In 2012, the network had more than 69,500 students actively involved in campus ministry through this organization and its affiliated state-level Baptist conventions, in 839 college and university campuses;[3] 782 of these are in the United States and 57 are in Canada.
References
[edit]- ^ Meredith Rose, One hundred years of Baptist Student Ministry, texasbaptists.org, USA, November 11, 2019
- ^ David Moore (2022-12-07). "Churches crucial in Baptist ministry to college students". Baptist Press. Retrieved 2023-05-06.
- ^ Roger S. Oldham (2012-10-01). "Baptist Collegiate Ministry (BCM)". Baptist Press. Retrieved 2023-03-11.