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Parents and Family

Welcome to Sooner Nation & OU BCM

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It is an absolute privilege to welcome your family to the University of Oklahoma and to the Baptist Collegiate Ministry (OU BCM).

As your student steps onto campus, we know this season brings a mixture of deep excitement and understandable anxiety. College is far more than a series of exams and lectures—it is a defining chapter where students wrestle with foundational questions about their identity, relationships, values, and future.

Like you, our deep desire is for your student not only to learn how to make a living, but how to truly live.

A Safe, Grounded Home Away from Home

We understand that as a parent, your top priorities are your student’s safety, spiritual well-being, and community. BCM offers a secure, healthy environment where your student will build lifelong friendships with like-minded peers and receive guidance from trustworthy staff and upperclassmen mentors. Located right on campus at 1203 Elm Avenue, our building serves as a daily physical anchor where students can study, grab a cup of coffee, rest, and find encouragement between classes.

How We Walk Alongside Your Student:

  • Rooted in Scripture
    Inspiring daily connection with God and deep, life-giving engagement with His Word.

  • Plugging into Community: Building strong peer connections at the BCM and partner churches in Norman so every student finds a lasting spiritual community. 

  • Preparing for Life & Leadership: Equipping students with practical faith skills to share the Gospel, foster strong relationships, and lead with purpose. 

  • Expanding Global Vision: Inspiring a passion for world missions through active participation, sending, and global support. 

Simple Next Steps for Your Student

The first few weeks on campus are critical for building healthy routines. Here is how your student can jump in right away:

  • Visit Us: Encourage your student to drop by the BCM building. We have free meals, casual coffee hangouts, and many other ways to meet our team.

  • Connect with a Student Leader: Have them fill out a quick interest form through our webpage or on our linktree. We would love to reach out and welcome them personally.

 

Staying Connected with Us

We view our relationship with parents as a partnership. If you ever have questions, need prayer for your student, or simply want to check in, our doors and lines are open.

  • Parent Email Updates: Sign up for our parent newsletter at oubcmofficemanager@gmail.com to stay updated on campus ministry events and prayer requests throughout the year.

  • Direct Contact: Feel free to reach out to our team anytime at oubcmofficemanager@gmail.or (405) 321.2810

Thank you for trusting us to walk alongside your student as they grow, flourish, and step into all God created them to be.

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In Christ,

Shane Kammerer

Director, OU Baptist Collegiate Ministry

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