Tennessee Baptist Collegiate Missions

Collegiate Ministries, a division of the Executive Board of the Tennessee Baptist Convention

Apply

Thank you for your interest in serving in collegiate missions through the BCM Missions program, also known as Light Messengers. The following instructions will help you complete the forms necessary for the application process. Your application cannot be considered until you have completed the application process. It is very important that each question be answered thoroughly and accurately.

*The application deadline for 2008 BCM Summer Missions is February 8. *

1. Review the Qualifications to be a Collegiate Missionary.

2. Review the available positions.

3. Complete the Collegiate Missions Application. Be sure to read and answer all items on the application. Click the “Submit” button when the application is completed.

4. Download and print the reference forms. You are responsible for a total of six references. You must distribute five reference forms to the individuals you select as references. We ask that you include references such as your Pastor, a personal friend, a supervisor/employer, professor, etc. A sixth reference form will be completed by your campus minister. Please arrange a time to meet with this individual and disuss your desire to serve in missions.

You will need Adobe Reader to view and print the form. You can obtain this free utility here.

5. Download and print the Background Check form. If you are under 18 years of age, please download the addendum for parents or legal guardians to sign.

Once you have filled out the form completely, please return it to:

BCM Missions
P.O. Box 728
Brentwood, TN 37024

You will need Adobe Reader to view and print the form. You can obtain this free utility here.

6. When all information has been completed, your application will be reviewed by the Collegiate Missions Selections Committee. You will receive an invitation to attend the BCM Missions Weekend on February 15-16, 2008 at the Tennessee Baptist Convention building in Brentwood to meet with the Missions Committee for interview times and weekend of learning more about missions opportunities.

There will be a mandatory orientation weekend for all appointed BCM summer missionaries on March 28-30, 2008 during the BCM Spring Leadership Conference at Linden Valley Baptist Conference Center, Linden. You will receive more information about this after being appointed as a missionary.

“Through summer missions God allowed me to be broken of my plans and taught me the beauty of following Him even when I didn’t know where it would lead me. God made it a summer of letting go of my pride and agenda and living according to His plans.”

—Amy Aven
University of Memphis
TN Baptist Children’s Home