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Baptist Collegiate Ministry CLEVELAND STATE & LEE UNIVERSITY BCM Cleveland is a ministry of the Tennessee Baptist Mission Board in association with the Cross Net Baptist Network, our local churches, and other generous supporters. The Baptist Collegiate Ministry is a student organization on the campuses of Cleveland State Community College and Lee University. Our BCM facility is located across the street from Cleveland State Community College. Our Mission is to help college students follow Jesus, build community, and change the world with the gospel. We work to accomplish this through weekly events, Bible studies, missions & service opportunities, fellowships, retreats, and so much more. Thank You for investing in this vibrant ministry to hundreds of college students in our community. We could not do this without your prayers and support. WEEKLY EVENTS Bible Study - Each Monday night, college students from all around our community meet for worship, teaching, and life- changing conversation about things that really matter. We have a teaching team made up of Ministers, School Teachers, Professors, and Professionals around our community. FREE Lunch Thursdays - With the help of many of our churches, we feed a hot meal to an average of 125 students each week. It’s a great opportunity for us to welcome new students and integrate them into BCM life. If your church would like to help sponsor a meal for students, give us a call!! ON MISSION Disaster Relief , TX - Over Christmas break, we sent 12 of our students to Texas to participate in Hurricane Harvey relief. Students slept on the floor of a school and worked 12 hours a day mudding out homes and hanging drywall. Disaster Relief, Puerto Rico - As soon as the spring semester wrapped up, 9 of our students flew to Puerto Rico where they continued building on the good work our Cross Net partners have been participating in. 1475 Norman Chapel Road Cleveland, TN 37312 International Mission Trips - This past year, Cleveland BCM students served in Russia, Lebanon and India. They worked with refugees, victims of human trafficking, and served in agricultural missions. DISCIPLING STUDENTS We are passionate about helping college students learn to genuinely follow Jesus. Through Bible studies, personal discipleship meetings, retreats, and more, we are assisting students as they navigate through life with Jesus. If you are interested in helping mentor and disciple a college student, please let us know. We would love to connect you with a student who wants to go deeper in their walk with Christ. WANT TO HELP? - Have your church or group sponsor one of our FREE Lunch Thursdays! Feeding 125 students each week is a job….we can use your help for sure. - Help sponsor a student for a mission trip or a discipleship retreat. We always have students who need extra help. You can make a huge difference in their life. - Host students in local homes for Family Group Bible Studies. They love to eat and hang out with families! bcmcleveland.com 423.645.4027 44