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{{Short description|North American student organization}}
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{{Infobox organization
[[Image:Raleigh Baptist Student Union Logo.jpg|frame|left|Baptist Student Union Logo. The inward arrows represent the support individuals receive from the group; the outward arrows represent community involvement.]]
| name = Baptist Collegiate Network
The '''Baptist Student Union''' ('''BSU''') is the traditional name of a college-level organization that can be found on many [[college]] campuses in the United States and Canada. As the term BSU became associated with other organizations, many local ministries changed their name. In areas where Baptists are strongly and positively recognized, the organization is now commonly known as ''[[Baptist Collegiate Ministries]] (BCMs)''. In other areas of the country they are known as ''[[Christian Challenge]]'', ''[[Christian Student Ministries]]'' or other similar names. Whatever they are called, 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.
| founded = 1919
| founding_location = [[Baptist General Convention of Texas]]
| type = Service and Social
| location_country = United States
| website = {{official website|https://collegeministry.com/}}
| abbreviation = BCN
| nickname =
| addnl_location_country = Canada
| members = 69,500
| parent_organization = [[Southern Baptist Convention]]
| 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]].


==History==
The BSU/BCM/etc. 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 BSU/BCM/etc. 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]].
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>


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.
Most BSU/BCM 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.

== References ==
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== External links ==
== External links ==
* {{official|https://collegeministry.com/}}
{{external links|date=June 2013}}
*[http://www.bcmlife.net/ Official Website National BCM]
*[http://www.tampabcm.com/flpoly BCM at Florida Polytechnic University]
*[http://www.tntechbcm.com/ Tennessee Tech University Baptist Collegiate Ministry ]
*[http://www.navybcm.com/ United States Naval Academy BCM]
*[http://www.utmbcm.org/ University of Tennessee at Martin BCM]
*[http://www.utbaptist.org/ University of Tennessee at Knoxville BCM]
*[http://www.iubcm.org/ Indiana University Baptist Collegiate Ministry]
*[http://www.uabcm.com/ University of Alabama BCM]
*[http://www.student.org Baptist Collegiate Ministry/Baptist Student Union]
*[http://www.realife.org Florida Baptist Collegiate Ministries]
*[http://www.bscm.org/church_growth/collegiateministry.htm Michigan Baptist Collegiate Ministries]
*[http://www.bcmonline.org Oklahoma Baptist Collegiate Ministries Website]
*[http://www.oubsu.org University of Oklahoma Baptist Student Union]
*[http://www.nsubcm.com Northeastern State University BCM, Tahlequah, Oklahoma]
*[http://www.studentz.com North American Mission Board Student Ministries]
*[http://www460.pair.com/bcmvcu/ BCM on VCU's campus]{{dead link|date=October 2016 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}
*[http://www.fmubcm.org Francis Marion BCM]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20071202183327/http://www.uoflbcm.com/main/home.php University of Louisville's BCM]
*[http://www.isubcm.com Terre Haute Baptist Collegiate Ministry]
*[http://www.baptiststudent.org North Carolina Baptist Campus Ministries]
*[http://www.sambsm.org Sam Houston State University Baptist Student Ministry]
*[http://www.olemissbsu.org Ole Miss BSU]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20110207125613/http://hobbsbsu.com/ University of the Southwest & New Mexico Junior College BSU]
*[http://www.nd.edu/~bcm University of Notre Dame BCM]
*[http://www.cofobsu.com Baptist Student Union on the campus of College of the Ozarks]
*[http://www.bcmjourney.wordpress.com Indiana University South Bend (IUSB) BCM]
*[http://www.mizzoubsu.org/ Mizzou BSU]
*[http://www.rhodyfellowship.com University of Rhode Island BCM]
*[http://bsu.truman.edu Truman State University BSU]
*[http://www.bcm.org.vt.edu/ Baptist Collegiate Ministries at Virginia Tech]
*[http://www.winthropbcm.org/ Winthrop University BCM]
*[https://www.ubcmanila.org/ University Baptist Church (Manila)]


[[Category:Baptist Christianity]]
[[Category:Baptist education]]
[[Category:Evangelicalism]]
[[Category:Evangelical Students Fellowships]]
[[Category:Student religious organizations in the United States]]
[[Category:Student organizations established in 1919]]
[[Category:Student religious organizations in Canada]]

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Baptist Collegiate Network
AbbreviationBCN
Founded1919
Founded atBaptist General Convention of Texas
TypeService and Social
Location
  • United States
Locations
  • Canada
Members69,500
Parent organization
Southern Baptist Convention
Subsidiaries839
WebsiteOfficial 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

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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

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  1. ^ Meredith Rose, One hundred years of Baptist Student Ministry, texasbaptists.org, USA, November 11, 2019
  2. ^ David Moore (2022-12-07). "Churches crucial in Baptist ministry to college students". Baptist Press. Retrieved 2023-05-06.
  3. ^ Roger S. Oldham (2012-10-01). "Baptist Collegiate Ministry (BCM)". Baptist Press. Retrieved 2023-03-11.
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