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{{Infobox fraternity|letters=|name=Baptist Collegiate Network|crest=|founded=|birthplace=|colors=|free_label=Affiliations|free=[[Southern Baptist Convention]]|motto=|type=[[Christian fellowship]] <br> [[Social club]] <br> [[Student society]] <br> [[Service organization]]|scope=International|flag=|philanthropy=[[North American Mission Board]]<br>[[International Mission Board]]|address=|city=|state=|ZIP code=|website={{official website|https://collegeministry.com/}}|emphasis=[[Christianity]]|virtues=|pillars=|nickname=|symbol=}}The '''Baptist Collegiate Network''' ('''BCN''') is a 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'''.
{{Infobox fraternity|letters=|name=Baptist Collegiate Network|crest=|founded=|birthplace=|colors=|free_label=Affiliations|free=[[Southern Baptist Convention]]|motto=|type=[[Christian fellowship]] <br> [[Social club]] <br> [[Student society]] <br> [[Service organization]]|scope=International|flag=|philanthropy=[[North American Mission Board]]<br>[[International Mission Board]]|address=|city=|state=|ZIP code=|website={{official website|https://collegeministry.com/}}|emphasis=[[Christianity]]|virtues=|pillars=|nickname=|symbol=}}{{Baptist}}
The '''Baptist Collegiate Network''' ('''BCN''') is a 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|Southern or Great Commission Baptists]]. Its purpose statement is: "To lead college students and others in the academic community to faith in Jesus Christ, to develop them as disciples and leaders, and to connect them to the life and mission of the church."<ref>{{Cite web |date=2019-03-21 |title=Home - College Ministry |url=https://collegeministry.com/ |access-date=2023-03-11 |website=Baptist Collegiate Network |language=en-US}}</ref>


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|Southern or Great Commission Baptists]]. Its purpose statement is: "To lead college students and others in the academic community to faith in Jesus Christ, to develop them as disciples and leaders, and to connect them to the life and mission of the church."<ref>{{Cite web |date=2019-03-21 |title=Home - College Ministry |url=https://collegeministry.com/ |access-date=2023-03-11 |website=Baptist Collegiate Network |language=en-US}}</ref> {{Baptist}}
According to [[Baptist Press]] 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.<ref>{{Cite web |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>
According to [[Baptist Press]] 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.<ref>{{Cite web |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>



Revision as of 17:13, 11 March 2023

Baptist Collegiate Network
TypeChristian fellowship
Social club
Student society
Service organization
EmphasisChristianity
ScopeInternational
PhilanthropyNorth American Mission Board
International Mission Board
AffiliationsSouthern Baptist Convention
WebsiteOfficial website

The Baptist Collegiate Network (BCN) is a 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 or Great Commission Baptists. Its purpose statement is: "To lead college students and others in the academic community to faith in Jesus Christ, to develop them as disciples and leaders, and to connect them to the life and mission of the church."[1]

According to Baptist Press 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.[2]

References

  1. ^ "Home - College Ministry". Baptist Collegiate Network. 2019-03-21. Retrieved 2023-03-11.
  2. ^ "Baptist Collegiate Ministry (BCM)". Baptist Press. 2012-10-01. Retrieved 2023-03-11.