Young Adults

Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age. Matthew 28:19-20

Our Mission

Young Adult Discipleship serves churches by assisting them to reach and disciple young adults within their context (18 to 30’s). We are all aware that no two churches are the same. Each church has different potential, including in the young adult area. Therefore, your needs may be different from the church down the street. Your church may seek help to begin a small group for young adults or to begin a young adult ministry which can start as a small group and grow. So, no matter where you are, we would love to help!

When we look at the most recent polls on faith, we discover younger generations having less faith than previous generations. What’s interesting is that it is happening across denominational and racial lines. When we look at the national church dropout rates, the rise of “nones” and atheism, it should give us concern. But this news should also challenge us to go after the next generation and not wait for better times. Michael Catt was correct, “Whoever wants the next generation the most will get them.”

So how can I help you get started in taking the next step or finding new and fresh ways to provide ministry to young adults.

(Click here if you need to connect with Cris Lowery or Chad Coleman with Baptist Collegiate Ministries.)

Meet the Discipleship Team

Prophet Bailey

Prophet Bailey

Young Adult Discipleship Partner

Bertholomew “Prophet” Bailey, Sr. is from North Tulsa. He grew up in a large Christian family with a father who served as a Baptist pastor for thirty-eight years and a mother who served as church secretary. He came to Christ when he was nine years old and answered the call to ministry his senior year of high school. He would go on to obtain a track scholarship at Oklahoma Baptist University while pursuing a degree in ministry. Following O.B.U., Prophet completed his masters from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Over the last thirteen years, he has had the opportunity to be involved in the spiritual development of children, youth, and young adults. God has placed on his heart the desire to reach generations for His glory (Psalm 71:18). Currently, Prophet’s role as the Young Adult Discipleship Partner is to help churches across the state with strategies reaching and growing young adults. He married Nikol Bailey, his high school sweetheart, in 2009. They have three beautiful children Karrie Marie, Bertholomew Jr. (PJ), and Kelley Dru. Prophet enjoys jogging, reading, movies, stargazing and going to the park with his family.

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