Stay Connected
At the BCM, we want to stay in touch with former students and those who care about the ministry of the BCM. If you are not receiving regular updates on the ministry, please click here.
Ways To Connect
1. Semi-annual newsletters. To stay informed on what God is doing at the BCM, please keep your contact info up to date: click here
2. Homecoming: Each Homecoming, we have a meal, ministry update from students and staff, and catch up with each other before the football game. We will meet at 10:30am on the corner of Dixie & W. 7th Street to watch the parade. The meal will be at the BCM after the conclusion of the parade.
Ways To Give Back
1. Ministry budget– comes from the Cooperative Program, churches, Stone Association, parents, alumni, students, and friends just like you. Consider these ways to give!
-Monthly Giving- Establishes a consistent funding for ministry
-One time gift
2. Gentry Seminary Fund
This is an endowment that is given yearly to a seminary student for their school expenses. It helps to equip and train vocationally-called ministers of the Gospel of Jesus.
2024 Gentry Recipient is Caitlyn Charlton (Pictured below: she is wearing the sage green sweatshirt). Caitlyn is pursuing a Master’s degree from Southwestern Seminary in Fort Worth, TX.
3. Haskins Missions Fund
The Haskins scholarship was established by alumni from Dan’s tenure from 1975-1985 as the BSU/ BCM Director. He and his wife, Donna, are strong supporters of student missions. This fund provides financial assistance to students who have answered the call to go on a mission trip.
2024 Haskins Recipients were awarded $6300 of mission funds to assist them in their summer mission opportunities. These students will be going to North Africa, South Asia, Chile, Germany, Valdosta, GA, and Seattle, WA to make Christ known in strategic mission opportunities.
4. Student Academic Scholarships
Two BCM Faithful Servant Scholarships are given each year honoring Gwendolyn Boyette Button, A. B. McKay, Pauline Roberson, Phillip K. Thompson, Hazel Wall, Dr. Joe and Anna Lee Wiles, and Harold Williams.
2024 Academic Scholarship Recipients are Ida Fanny and Landon Parrish. Ida is a graduate student in Computer Science. Landon is an undergraduate student in Business.
To designate funds to the BCM for the needs listed in 1-4 (above), please mail checks to TN Tech BCM, 106 West 7th St., Cookeville, TN 38501 or pay online at https://tntechbcm.com/give/ and designate the gift in the memo line.
Student Academic Scholarship Application Process
The TN Tech BCM Alumni offer two BCM Faithful Servant Scholarships annually. To complete the application, click on the link on number 5. Applications will be accepted in the Spring each year. The 2025 Scholarships will be awarded to one male and one female for $2,500 each.
In order to interview for the scholarships, a student must meet the following qualifications:
1. Be a growing Christian.
2. Be a full-time undergraduate student currently attending TN Tech and planning to attend next year.
3. Be active in the TN Tech BCM.
4. Possess a university G.P.A. of 2.5 or higher.
5. Complete all items on this form!
6. Submit a photo with your name to tntechbcm@gmail.com
7. Sign up for an interview time. The interviews will take place at the BCM on April 25th..
In 2023, after a few years of reorganization, the BCM Alumni voted to give fewer scholarships worth more money in hope that students who received the scholarships would be impacted just as former students were impacted by the following Faithful Alumni and Friends.
Gwendolyn Boyett Button (April 27, 1922-March 17, 2013) was one of the first directors of the TN Tech BCM. While working full-time at First Baptist Church, Cookeville, Miss Boyett helped organize and develop Baptist Student work on the TN Tech Campus. Miss Boyett’s efforts are responsible for much of the history and tradition at the TN Tech BCM. She returned home to Florida in 1952 and soon met her future husband, Jack J. Button. A scholarship for Christian Leadership was first given in her honor in 1981.
A. B. McKay (January 26, 1896-April 29, 1971) was a Cookeville businessman known as Uncle Mack who financially supported several TN Tech students. He and his wife welcomed students into their home as they attended the university. He would also send students to local businesses with instructions to purchase shoes or clothing and to have the items charged to his account. Mr. McKay’s influence carried on in the lives of those he ministered to in his own unique way. A scholarship for Christian Service was first given in his honor in 1974.
F. Pauline Roberson, known as Miss Polly, was a longstanding supporter and friend of the TN Tech BCM. She stated, “…it is my hope that the recipient will teach Christian values as diligently as he or she teaches the ‘three R’s’. Although government can alter our methods of teaching, it cannot stop the love of God flowing through the life of the one who teaches.” Miss Polly retired in 1986 after teaching 26 years. A scholarship for Christian Education in her honor was first presented in 1989.
Phillip K. Thompson was a TN Tech student who gave much of himself to others in the short time he was at TN Tech. Although he was in poor health and facing death, he involved himself in many activities of the BCM. Phillip died in February of 1983. His family wanted to honor the friends who ministered to and alongside him during his days at the BCM. A scholarship for Spiritual Growth was first given in his honor in 1983.
Hazel Wall (October 19, 1903-January 5, 1996) is recognized as one of the early leaders in the development of the BCM work on the TN Tech campus. She served as the first president of the TN TECH BCM. She was part of the Class of 1929, the first class to receive four-year college degrees from TN Tech. She also served as a faculty advisor to the BCM. She was a lifelong member of First Baptist Church, Cookeville and a scholarship for spiritual growth was first given in her honor in 1997.
Dr. Joe(March 26, 1943-November 21,2023) and Anna Lee Wiles served as a team of directors from 1991 to 2008. Prior to 1991 Dr. Joe served as interim director twice and Anna Lee served once. Altogether they served about 22 years at the TN Tech BCM. Students attending Tech during the Wiles leadership wished to honor them for demonstrating servant leadership in everyday service to the students of TN Tech. It was said about Dr. Joe, “He was a guiding light for those who sought spiritual solace, a rock for those who needed stability and a beacon of hope for those who looked toward the future.” As was said about Dr. Joe, it must also be said about Anna Lee, for his ministry was her ministry. Anna Lee is a member of University Heights Baptist Church and continues to serve God in several ministries in Putnam County, but she says the BCM was her favorite. The scholarship in their honor was first given in 2005.
Harold Williams (March 6, 1934-February 3, 2019), former Treasurer of the TN Tech BCM Alumni Association, graduated from TN Tech in 1958. He opened his CPA office sometime later and had a long-standing reputation as a valuable member of the community as well as serving as an adjunct professor of accounting at TN Tech. He was a deacon at First Baptist Church, Cookeville, where he served in many capacities. Harold’s wife, Helen served for many years as Financial Secretary at First Baptist as well. When the Alumni Association began, they were among the first to be involved. Harold served as Treasurer, rarely missed a meeting, and was the “go to” person regarding procedures and responsibilities of the Alumni Association. Harold assisted the ministry of the BCM in every way that he could. 2024 will be the first year a scholarship will be presented in his honor.
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