BCF students enjoy Midnight Breakfast
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BCF students take a break from studying to attend Midnight Breakfast.
During the week before finals each semester, students at The Baptist College of Florida (BCF) in Graceville have a chance to take a much-needed break from their school work and enjoy a time of fellowship at “Midnight Breakfast.” Several years ago, BCF President Thomas A. Kinchen recognized that students needed a break from their long hours of studying and completing papers, so he inaugurated the first midnight breakfast event. Breakfast served by the President and their Professors has remained a sweet tradition as tired, stressed students are provided with a nutritional meal as they study.
BCF holds Senior Honors Day and plans for graduation
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BCF President Thomas A. Kinchen (right) presents the Presidential Excellence in Preaching Award to graduation senior Timothy Lanham during Senior Honors Day.
On Monday, May 10, The Baptist College of Florida (BCF) in Graceville held Senior Honors Day recognizing members of the Spring 2021 graduating class who achieved honor status and maintained a high-Grade Point Average (GPA). From the worship set performed by graduating senior and class president John Lukas Campbell to opening remarks, the entire service was filled with worship, praise, and thanksgiving for what the Lord has done in the lives of the 2021 graduates.
BCF holds exciting Preview Day in Lakeland
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BCF’s One Voice led in worship during events held at Lakeland Preview Day.
The open-house preview day events held at The Baptist College of Florida (BCF) in Graceville each semester is a day filled with excitement for members of the faculty, staff, and student body as they welcome prospective students to the campus. However, on April 29, at Medulla Baptist Church in Lakeland, Fla., the one-day event offered two open-house preview day opportunities to meet the needs of the community and to provide a chance to meet as many prospective students as possible. Over 100 people, including faculty, staff, students, alumni, prospective students, and their families attended the first BCF Preview Day in Lakeland. “I want to thank everyone that made this event for The Baptist College of Florida’s Lakeland Preview Day happen,” stated BCF President Thomas A. Kitchen. “It’s a great new day in Central Florida and we are happy to be h
West Virginia representatives with BCF President Thomas A. Kinchen
On April 10, 2021 during their Executive Board Meeting, a formal signing took place for the new partnership (tuition scholarship) between The Baptist College of Florida (BCF) in Graceville and the West Virginia Convention of Southern Baptists (WVCSB). Signees included BCF President Thomas A. Kinchen and Eric W. Ramsey, WVCSB Executive Director-Treasurer. Kinchen, who also served as West Virginia’s third executive director from 1986 to 1990, told WVCSB Executive Board members, “I don’t know what your questions might be, but the answer is yes; whatever we can do, however we can do, whenever we can do, please know that West Virginia is in my heart.” He drew laughs from the board while sharing, “I was sitting here remembering the last time I attended a meeting in this room was the celebration they threw when I left.” Kinchen has served faithfully as The Baptist College of Florida’s President since acceptin
Bi-vocational Ministers Scholarship continues to grow
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BCF President Thomas A. Kinchen accepts check for $30,000 from the Florida Baptist Financial Services Executive Director/Treasurer for the Bi-vocational Minister’s Scholarship fund.
Students attending The Baptist College of Florida (BCF) in Graceville participate in a full range of state and federal aid programs to help with college expenses. These financial aid programs, loans, grants, and also scholarships provided through fundraising initiatives, friends of the college donations, memorial gifts, and church sponsorships play a huge part in meeting the financial needs of students as they attend college preparing for areas of ministry and service. Thankfully, financial assistance sometimes comes in the form of unexpected employment opportunities or from an incredible scholarship initiative such as the one established for bi-vocational ministers. Recently, BCF President Thomas A. Kinchen received a check for $30,000