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WEST POINT BAPTIST CAMPUS MINISTRY
HIGHLAND FALLS, NY · EIN 832527166 · Form 990EZ · FY2025 · NTEE X21 · Religion-Related · Micro (<$100K) · westpointbcm.com
revenue
$61K
expenses
$57K
net assets
$63K
employees
—
profile · synthesized from sources

West Point Baptist Campus Ministry supports cadets at the United States Military Academy through spiritual discipleship and community. The organization aims to equip future Army officers to live out Christian faith, make disciples, and remain grounded in grace and truth. Programs include weekly Bible studies, worship gatherings, and resources for spiritual growth.

named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

D-Groups
Cadet-led small groups focused on spiritual growth, accountability, and community
Sponsor a Cadet
Program connecting donors with cadets for encouragement, prayer, and financial support
Tuesday Night Gathering
Weekly event featuring free dinner, worship, and biblical teaching for cadets
activities · 3 groups

What they do

  • Regular Religious Worship Services 2 activities
    • Ministry coordination and ecclesial alignment
      Operates as a campus ministry that supports local churches rather than functioning as a standalone church, ensuring alignment with broader Christian communities.
    • Weekly fellowship and worship gatherings
      Hosts weekly free dinners for cadets followed by large group worship and teaching sessions to foster spiritual community and engagement.
  • Christian Leadership & Discipleship Training 2 activities
    • Spiritual development and discipleship programs for cadets
      Supports the spiritual growth of Army officer candidates through a structured five-stage discipleship framework, guiding them from spiritual curiosity to becoming disciple makers, with the goal of sustaining spiritual growth and community integration after graduation.
    • Volunteer matching and relational support program
      Matches volunteers with cadets to provide encouragement, prayer, and ongoing relational support as part of spiritual development.
  • Religious Education and Instruction 1 activity
    • Distribution of Bible study materials and spiritual resources
      Provides curated Bible study materials, including custom worksheets such as one based on Hosea 11:1-11, and other spiritual resources to cadets and individuals to support knowing Jesus and sharing the gospel.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$61K
Contributions & grants$61K100%
Program service revenue——
Investment income$560%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$57K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$63K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$63K
3 years on record · 2023–2025 · YoY revenue -20.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025

Who runs it

board members · 5
  • BENJAMIN ELLIOT — BOARD MEMBER
  • BRIAN BAGLEY — BOARD MEMBER
  • CHASE ROYSTON — DIRECTOR
  • JOHN COOK — BOARD MEMBER
  • PAUL WALKER — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 17

Who they work with

  • 9marks.org Partner — Recommends 9marks.org as a resource for gospel-centered theology and church health.
  • Alumni Partner — Alumni are engaged as sources of prayer and support for the ministry's work with cadets.
  • Beeson Divinity School Partner — Source of the three-question Bible study method used by the ministry.
  • Friends of BCM Partner — Friends of the ministry are engaged as sources of prayer and support for its work with cadets.
  • Grace Baptist Church Partner — Partner church offering transportation for West Point cadets from campus
  • Grace Community Church in Washingtonville Partner — Partner church offering transportation for West Point cadets from Sups Box/Trophy Point
  • North American Mission Board Government — Supporting organization providing backing for the Baptist Campus Ministry at West Point.
  • Parents Partner — Parents are engaged as sources of prayer and support for the ministry's work with cadets.
  • campusministryunited.com Partner — Recommends Campus Ministry United for the resource "Porn Again Christian."
  • cravefreedom.com Partner — Recommends Crave Freedom as a resource for overcoming pornography.
  • desiringgod.org Partner — Recommends Desiring God as a resource for gospel-centered theological reflection.
  • ftc.co Partner — Recommends FTC (Fellowship of Theological Students or related ministry) as a resource for gospel-centered content.
  • imb.org Partner — Recommends IMB (International Mission Board) as a resource for gospel-centered theology.
  • radical.net Partner — Recommends Radical.net for Bible study and devotional resources such as "Secret Church" and "Pray the Word."
  • shaw.navigators.org Partner — Recommends The Navigators' "Walk in the Light" Bible study for men.
  • simplyputpodcast.com Partner — Recommends Simply Put podcast from Ligonier Ministries for concise theological teaching.
  • thegospelcoalition.org Partner — Recommends The Gospel Coalition as a source for thoughtful, gospel-centered theological content.
strategies · 5

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Church-Integrated Spiritual Formation
    methodology: church-membership-discipleship, local-church-participation
    By encouraging cadets to join and participate in local churches, we produce enduring Christian community and accountability, because visible, gathered church life is believed to be essential for spiritual maturity and lifelong discipleship.
  • Grace-and-Truth Community Culture
    methodology: grace-and-truth
    By balancing commitment to biblical truth with intentional practice of grace in relationships, we produce a sustainable and inclusive faith community, because this dual emphasis fosters spiritual safety, honesty, and long-term engagement in a high-pressure environment.
  • Learn-and-Live Discipleship Framework
    methodology: learn-and-live
    By integrating intentional study of Jesus’ teachings with practical application in community, we produce embodied spiritual growth, because combining learning with lived practice reinforces faith as a way of life rather than mere intellectual assent.
  • Progressive Spiritual Development Model
    methodology: stages_of_spiritual_growth
    By guiding individuals through defined stages of faith maturity—from disinterest to active disciple-making—we produce sustained spiritual growth and engagement, because structured progression fosters clarity, ownership, and long-term commitment in faith.
  • Relational and Small-Group Discipleship
    methodology: relational_discipleship, small-group_discipleship
    By combining one-on-one mentoring with small, cadet-led discipleship groups, we produce authentic spiritual relationships and resilient faith, because personal connection and peer-led community foster accountability, belonging, and practical application of faith in the West Point context.