Student Handbook 2016

Spiritual Life Office: Dan MacMillan Center (DMC) ext. 4257

The Department of Campus Ministry seeks to minister to the needs of students for spiritual awareness, growth, and service. This is accomplished through developing emerging leaders and creating opportunities for students to nurture and explore matters of faith and life. The BCM council is the leadership team of the BCM and functions as the Campus Christian Programming Board. Every member of the Council coordinates a particular aspect of the campus ministry experience such as publicity, creative worship, impact team, missions, Bible study, prayer, residence hall outreach, and FCA. Students are needed to join those teams and to form special teams for fund raising and for special ministry events. Activities and programs contributing to the development of spiritual growth are available to you as a student of Bluefield College. The Office of Campus Ministries and the BCM Council coordinates the programs of the Baptist Collegiate Ministry and the following campus organizations: Residence Hall Bible Studies - discussion oriented Bible study touching topics basic to all students. Special guests are invited throughout the year. Elevate - these weekly events, sponsored by the BCM Council, are open to all students. Your input and suggestions on how we can serve you better are always welcomed! Missions and ministries “impact” team - all students interested in working with youth, children, and others through creative ministries, games, lock-ins, bible studies, and more are welcome to join this team. Religious Organizations - are associations with the general aim of creating an awareness, furthering understanding, and exercising worship within specific traditional or nontraditional religions or denominations, sometimes affiliated with local churches or congregations. The College’s religious organizations offer an opportunity to provide and receive spiritual guidance, personal support, and human service. Baptist Collegiate Ministry (BCM) is a fellowship of college students who are seeking to find and implement God’s purpose for their lives and their world. The Baptist Collegiate Ministry is a multi-faceted program of, for, and by students, with the assistance of the Campus Minister, and is open to all students regardless of religious denomination. Along with many social activities, the BCM has Bible studies, missions projects, statewide BCM programs including conventions, conferences, and retreats; as well as other ministry opportunities in which to participate. All members of the Bluefield College community are members of the Baptist Collegiate Ministry regardless of their denominational affiliation. Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) is a national organization and though it is open to all students, its primary outreach is to athletes. Its stated goals is “to present to athletes and coaches, and all whom they influence, the challenge and adventure of receiving Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord, serving Him in their relationships and in the fellowship of the church.” The group attempts to provide its members with the opportunities for Christian growth and fellowship.

Vocatio: Attendance/Convocation A Program of Worship and Inquiry

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