by Mark Milioni
The season of pomp and circumstance is upon us. Soon high school seniors will be wearing caps and gowns, clutching diplomas, and wondering about their next steps. I often talk to these young people about the five most important decisions they face.
What will you do with Jesus Christ? Their answer will impact them for eternity.
Who will you marry? This choice will affect everything else they do.
Who will your friends be? Show me your friends and I will show you your future. Choose wisely.
What will you choose as a career? What are your talents, skills, and passions? Will you choose to give your life to ministry?
Where will you go to college? I think this may be the most important of these decisions. Their college choice will influence who their friends will be, prepare them for a career, most likely introduce them to their spouse, and determine what they do with Christ.
Why do I feel every graduate should consider Christian college as their next step? Statistics show 85 percent of Christian teens will attend a secular university. By the end of their freshmen year, 70 percent of those “Christians” will walk away from Christ forever. By the end of their sophomore year, that statistic climbs to 90 percent. These are troubling signs.
At BBC, every class is taught from a Christian worldview. Students learn to study the Bible and discern truth. Instead of walking away, their faith grows deeper and they are enabled to share that faith with the world.
I encourage parents and pastors to challenge students to consider Baptist Bible College. I encourage you as a student to consider BBC. It will change your life.