FAQ about Athletics at BBC

Q. What division does BBC participate in?

A. The National Christian College Athletic Association Division II


Q. Do you offer athletic scholarships?

A. None of the colleges in our division are permitted to offer athletic scholarships


Q. Do you offer other scholarships?

A. Yes. There are several outstanding academic scholarships offered to all students interested in attending BBC. We also have work scholarships.


Q. How do you select your teams?

A. We have open tryouts for all of our sports.


Q. Do you play colleges that are non Christian?

A. Yes we do, and we try to use that opportunity to share our faith with the other team.


Q. Do you play colleges that offer athletic scholarships?

A. Yes. We usually have on our schedule some NAIA, NCCAA I, Junior Colleges, and Community Colleges.

Q. How much travel are your teams involved in during the season?

A. During the last several years our teams have played in Missouri, Arkansas, Tennessee, Florida, Kansas, Iowa, Oklahoma, Nebraska, and Texas.


Q. What is the philosophy of athletics at BBC?

A. We believe that being a part of one of our teams provides a great opportunity to learn some great lessons about life that will be beneficial in the future of the players ministries. Things like teamwork, hard work, responsibility, determination, self control, and submission to authority are just a few. Keeping a Christ like attitude is as important as winning a game.


Q. What are your facilities like?

A. All of our soccer games are played at a state of the art complex here in town known as The Cooper Soccer Complex. It is the same field used by many local high schools as well as Missouri State University. Our volleyball and basketball teams play in the W.E. Dowell Fieldhouse, here on our campus. It is a beautiful 3500 seat arena, with a brand new wood floor.


Q. Are there any plans to add other sports?

A. Yes. We are currently looking into having a women’s soccer team, and a men’s golf team.


Q. Is Baptist Bible College an accredited institution?

A. Yes. We are accredited by the North Central Accrediting Association.