Having a Baptist Collegiate Ministry at LSU helps us to disciple Christian students, engage non-believers with the gospel, and connect students to local churches. There is no way to calculate the impact that discipleship at the collegiate level has on local churches by sending them graduates and current students with a biblical worldview.
Having a Baptist Collegiate Ministry at LSU helps us to disciple Christian students, engage non-believers with the gospel, and connect students to local churches. There is no way to calculate the impact that discipleship at the collegiate level has on local churches by sending them graduates and current students with a biblical worldview.
– Mandy Trammell, associate director, LSU BCM, Baton Rouge
“From the moment we arrived, it was very obvious that it was in God’s perfect plan for our team to be in Puerto Rico this spring break. The church had been praying for two years for a group to come and assist their ministry. We participated in the church service, fed the homeless, evangelized in the streets of Mayaguez, cleaned out rooms of the church, presented the Gospel to a group of high school students, painted the sanctuary of another local church, and helped with the church’s weekend retreat where we built incredible relationships. I learned, more than ever, that God answers prayers.”
Meagan McMahone, Ruston
“Mission Arlington was possibly the most refreshing and renewing mission trip I have ever been on. As a form of outreach, the ministry provided those in need with furniture, money, food, etc, and led church and Bible schools at apartment complexes. I was so blessed to have been able to be a part of ministering to those in need, to pray with them, and to get to know them. It is incredible to see the Lord’s work and faithfulness in and through Mission Arlington and I am forever blessed and changed from the humbling experience it provided me.”
Erika Eaton, Spring, Texas
“God is faithful! The God of the universe proved to our team that He remains true and worthy at all times. When times seemed hopeless and impossible, He came through! God had bigger plans than we thought and ended up providing us with the perfect amount of people and finances we needed.”
Jordy Barksdale“I didn’t really know what to expect, because I’ve never really been on a mission trip before, but it far exceeded my expectations. God just hit me with the fact that there are so many people walking around us each day who need the Gospel. Working at a homeless shelter and doing evangelism on a college campus opened my eyes greatly to what a “lost” person really looks like. God has given me such an indescribable compassion for these people, not just in San Antonio, but wherever I am. I notice people more now, and find myself wanting to know more about them. What exactly is their story? What I’m trying to say is – I just care. People I don’t even know matter to me! That’s such an exciting thing, because I know that’s what God wants: followers who pour out His love on a hurting world.”
Chris Mott, Homer
Due to increased crime in Mexico, the Baptist Collegiate Ministry of Louisiana State University cancelled their annual spring break trip. Trip participants were able to serve in six alternate locations: Baton Rouge and New Orleans, Arlington & San Antonio, Texas, Chatham, New Jersey, and Mayaguez, Puerto Rico. Working with people from various backgrounds and participating in multiple types of ministry, they were able to serve numerous congregations and individuals even though the initial plans were changed.
Baton Rouge
“This trip was entirely different than any mission experience I had previously had. Wealth and luxury dominated the area, and the people worked hard to pay the price for this type of lifestyle. How can we minister to people who have everything? Smiles, free breakfast bars, m&m’s, and an invitation to an Easter service. God showed me why so many teachings are directed towards wealth. Time and a need for God were not recognized. It is challenging to minister to those without physical needs, but their spiritual needs must be met. We are called to be workers of this portion of the harvest as well.”
Jessica McCallum, Zachary
“Our BCM sent mission teams in six different locations, and my particular team served in New Jersey. Our main focus was to demonstrate God’s love in a real way, from giving out breakfast bars at train stations to passing out invitation cards on the street. Through these experiences, I better understood the need to “open my mouth boldly to make known the mystery of the gospel,” at all times, not only when I feel that I’m equipped to handle it. I know that this little girl from Rayne, Louisiana couldn’t have spent her spring break in any better way but serving the kingdom of the Lord.”
Sarah Landry, Rayne