Within close proximity to the University of Tennessee, First Baptist Church has a long history of ministry to and with college students. Opportunities for student involvement in the life of the church are available in many ways. The College Ministry seeks to offer a balance of Bible study, worship, fellowship, and mission opportunities.
Students also participate as leaders with children and youth as well as in the music ministry.
College students at First Baptist comprise a diverse group of young adults who come from different parts of the country as well as the world. With them come a variety of thoughts about church and how Christianity figures into their education. It is the goal of the College Ministry of First Baptist Church to walk with them in their journey of claiming a career and learning how to live as a Christian during college years and beyond. The College Ministry also works closely with and significantly supports the University of Tennessee Baptist Student Union to encourage student involvement in mission and ministry opportunities on campus and abroad.