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 Christ.

Grow Together.

Share Jesus.

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:
Uncomfortable Questions

“What’s God’s Plan for My Life?”
“Why Are Christians So Hypocritical?”
“Why Is There So Much Suffering?”
“How Can I Know God Is Real?”
“How Should Christians Approach Dating?”
“Can I Be LGBTQ+ and Christian?”
“Aren’t all religions the same?”
“Can I Trust the Bible and Science?”
“Why Is the God of the Old Testament So Harsh?”

Small Group

What to expect: Our students meet weekly for small groups. They discuss our college night sermons, encourage one another, hold each other accountable, and pray together.

Dates/Times: Several times during the week. Come to Gathering first and we’ll get you plugged in to a small group!

Connect Events

What to expect: Connect events are fun events focused on building community. If you want to check out our group for the first time these are great options!

1/23: Among Us

2/13: Galentine’s

3/13-3/14: Guys/Girls Weekends

4/18: Find Austin

Connect with The Table!

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!