Gathering is our weekly college worship service held on Tuesday nights at 7:14 PM at Ridgecrest Baptist Church.

Can I join a small group at any time?

Yes! Small groups are open year-round for new college students to jump in and grow in community.

Do I have to be a member of Ridgecrest to attend?

No, all college aged students are welcome whether or not you're a member of Ridgecrest. If you're taking a gap year or working you are more than welcome to come as well.

Where do college events take place?

Most events happen at Ridgecrest Baptist Church (2210 W Republic Rd, Springfield, MO) or on campus at Missouri State University.

Is there free food at college events?

Yes! Many of our events include free food and opportunities to hang out and meet new people.

The Table: College Ministry at Ridgecrest Baptist Church, Springfield MO

students from Missouri State, OTC, Drury, and Evangel find a place to worship, study God’s Word, and build authentic community at the table.

The Table

Experience Christian community.

Grow in faith.

Share Jesus.

The Table has several exciting events for new students and freshman at Missouri State University (MSU) and Ozarks Tech (OTC) to get connected to Christians or a faith community. — Start College With Community

We’ve got several welcome week activities to help you get plugged in and find your community right away. Fill out the form at the bottom of the page to let us know you’re coming!

Gathering

What to expect: Gathering is our weekly worship night. An average night includes worship, a talk from our College Pastor, and a game or free time to hang out.

Dates/Times: Tuesday nights. Doors open at 6:45pm and Gathering starts at 7:14pm @ Ridgecrest Baptist Church.

Current series:
Summer Devotional Series

Small Group

What to expect: Small group is what we do on Sunday mornings before service. We hang out and eat breakfast before starting group discussion.

Dates/Times: Sunday mornings. Cereal bar and hang out at 9:15am. Discussion starts at 9:30am @ Ridgecrest Baptist Church.

Current series:

Systematic Theology - Doctrine of Humanity

Community Groups

What to expect: Community Groups are a weekly time for our students to get together in guys or girls groups. We read through a book together, talk about our weeks, and pray together. These are a great way to get connected with other believers.

Dates/Times:

MSU: Guys & Girls @ 7p on campus

OTC: Guys & Girls @ 1p on campus

Current series:

Faith Foundations by David Platt

P.S. The book is free for you!

Connect with The Table!

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What would you like more information on?

Tuesday Night Gathering

Sunday Morning Small Group

Weekly C-Groups

Everything!

FAQs

Q: Who is the Table for?

A: While many of our students are enrolled at Missouri State, OTC, Drury, or Evangel, we also have quite a few people that began working right out of high school or are taking gap years.

Q: Do I have to be a Christian to come?

A: No, everyone has a seat at The Table. While we are explicitly a Christian group dedicated to following Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior, we would love for anyone exploring faith to come and see what we’re all about.

Q: Is there free food or transportation?

A: Many of our events have free snacks or drinks! While we don’t have a shuttle for on-campus students, we do have weekly community groups on campus at Missouri State. Plus, you can always ask someone for a ride to the church!