During this past month we witnessed a fantastic change in our favorite socializing venue. Modernization of our century-old student union required more than just painting it because it had serious structural defects calling for the touch of a structural engineer. This was important for preserving our legacy while adapting it to suit our current needs. …
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Author:Noah Wade
Making an Impact Through Serving Together
Well folks, wrapping up another semester here at the BSU. As I reflect back on the last few months, I’m overwhelmed with gratitude for how we’ve gotten to bless and serve folks right here in our community. I wanted to highlight some of the service projects we took on together this past semester and celebrate …
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Answering Your Top 10 Questions About Baptist Beliefs
Hey friends! As a Baptist campus ministry, we get lots of excellent questions about what exactly we believe. I wanted to tackle the 10 most frequent ones in hopes of clearing up any confusion. Feel free to ask any follow-ups! 1. Do Baptists baptize babies? Nope! We practice exclusive believer’s baptism by full immersion. This …
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Finding True Friendship and Belonging Here
Hey everyone! Today I want to talk about something pretty special—the friendships that can come through getting connected at the BSU. See, college life is busy. And lonely too sometimes. Heavy course loads, clubs, work schedules—it’s easy to feel isolated even when constantly surrounded by people. Like no one knows your story. But I believe …
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10 Reasons We’re Open to Students of All Backgrounds
Hey y’all! As a campus ministry, we get asked a lot what it means to be a “Baptist” group. Does that mean we only welcome Baptists? Do people need to convert to join Bible studies or worship nights? Great question. The answer is—absolutely not! One of the core Baptist principles is “soul competency.” This means …
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What Does it Mean to Have a Personal Relationship with God?
Hey friends! I’ve been thinking lately about how often in Christian circles we throw around this phrase “personal relationship with God.” But what does that actually mean? And how do we grow that connection in daily life? I want to break it down a bit, getting practical about the habits and postures that help our …
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Serving Opportunities for Every Spiritual Gift
Hey friends! As students with full plates, I know y’all are busy. But I wanted to highlight some ways we can make service a priority while also using our unique talents and passions for God’s glory. First, what gifts might God have already placed inside you? Take a quick inventory: When we take time to …
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Small Groups: Why Connecting in Community Matters
Hey friends! Today I want to chat about something pretty important—the power of connecting in the authentic Christian community. Now the reality is it can feel intimidating walking into a room full of strangers. I get that! When I first came to college, I half dreaded the idea of “small groups”—just not my thing. But …
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What to Expect at Our Weekly Worship Gatherings
Y’all, one of my favorite parts of being involved with the Baptist Student Union is our Monday night worship and teaching times. I look forward to it each week—singing and studying Scripture together truly energizes my soul! Now whether you’re new to campus or have been around awhile, I wanted to give you the inside …
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