Collegiate Blog
Stay informed with stories, news, and updates from churches across our association and throughout the state. Here you’ll find stories, events, and resources that celebrate ministry work and keep our church community connected.
How to Joyfully Memorize Scripture
One of the things I love about living in Florida is going to the beach. The smell of the salty air, the sand between your toes, the food from nearby […]
International university ministry requires trust in God to lead and provide
Editor’s note: Join your fellow Florida Baptists in prayer for missionaries serving around the globe during the Week of Prayer for International Missions, Dec. 1-8, as well as in financial […]
How to Develop the Next Generation of Leaders
I have been serving in student ministry for close to 20 years, and I have recently become burdened with the responsibility of raising up the next generation of leaders in the church.
Local Churches can partner with BCM
The sad truth is “Two-thirds (66 percent) of American young adults who attended a Protestant church regularly for at least a year as a teenager say they also dropped out for at least a year between the ages of 18 and 22”, according to a new study from Nashville-based Lifeway Research.
Why Theology Matters
Many college students, as well as believers in general, often focus on “keeping the main thing the main thing.” In other words, “let’s concentrate on sharing the gospel and not get caught up in the details.”
Three Ways to Involve College Students in Church Ministry
College is a unique season of life. It is filled with new experiences, relationships and a plethora of new decisions to be made. One of the biggest decisions for a college student is what church to get connected to.
Missions develops disciple-makers
Growing up in a Southern Baptist Church I was quite familiar with Lottie Moon, Annie Armstrong, and Operation Christmas Child to name a few mission emphases. I experienced two domestic mission trips, and I even knew a few full-time overseas missionaries, but I did not experience overseas missions until I was twenty years old.
Mentoring ‘call to ministry’ students
One of the many great joys in leading college students is seeing God work in the lives of those who are beginning a journey into vocational ministry.
A simple next generation ministry plan for connecting during COVID-19
Clearing the ministry calendar through June seems like the common sentiment echoing from children and student ministry leaders right now
Creating a Culture of Evangelism
While carrying out His ministry on earth, Jesus repeatedly sent His disciples into the world to preach the good news.
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