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Why Do We Need the BSM?

College is a pivotal season of life where beliefs are challenged, habits are formed, and futures are shaped. The BSM exists because students need a Christ-centered community to navigate this critical time.

  • The Need is Great:

    • 26% of college students have no religious affiliation.
    • Only 33% of 18-29-year-old believers attend church weekly.
    • A mere 5-10% of students are actively involved in a church.

  • The Impact is Transformational:

    • 80% of BSM students go on to become church leaders after graduation, strengthening congregations and ministries for years to come.

  • The Role is Vital:

    • BSM offers a Christian alternative to the secular influences dominating campus life.
    • It provides a safe space for students to express and grow in their faith, even in environments that may feel hostile or dismissive of their beliefs.
    • BSM reaches students in ways and places others often cannot, meeting them where they are and guiding them toward Christ.

The BSM is more than a ministry—it’s a lifeline. It equips students to thrive spiritually, emotionally, and socially while laying a foundation for a lifetime of faith and service.