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About Us

At the USF BCM, our purpose is simply love. serve. grow. BCM is a ministry for college students with many opportunities for friendship, growth, service, and leadership. Students from other denominations and religious traditions are welcomed and accepted. College is the best time to continue a walk with Christ, or even begin one! BCM is designed for that!

Have an hour or two between classes? Come to the BCM and hang out on the couches or play some video games upstairs on the big screen. Bring your laptop to the BCM and connect to our high speed internet with a wireless card. Perhaps you need a place for a group project to meet, or simply want to do some quiet studying during the day. We even have a computer hooked up to a projector so that you can watch your online lectures with your friends. The BCM is the place for all of this and more, come and find out for yourself.

At BCM we value

Connecting students to a relationship with Jesus Christ.
Creating community for life change.
Communicating that all students matter to God.
Cooperating with the church.

BCM FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)

What does 'BCM' stand for?
BCM stands for Baptist Collegiate Ministries.

Do I have to be Baptist?
Absolutely not! The BCM is open to any and all students!

How do I join the BCM?
Just ask. There is no cost to be a part of the BCM. However, there are occasional costs for BCM events.

Is the BCM a church?
BCM is not the church. We are an extension of the church on campus. We strongly
encourage students to find a local church home while they are away at college.

How do I get connected to a local church?
There are many great churches in the Tampa area and several with dynamic
ministries for college students that we can point you to. Come by the BCM for a
Church directory and map.

Who sponsors the BCM?
The BCM is the campus ministry of the Florida Baptist Convention and represents
local Southern Baptist churches around Tampa Bay.

People

At the BCM we have a number of dedicated individuals who care about the thoughts and feelings of students. The caring staff, student leadership, and interns are available to talk at any time. So if you want to talk about the weather, that killer test in statics, or that guy that asks the deep questions, someone is always available.