BCM STAFF & LEADERSHIP

Heather Franks - DIRECTOR

Heather began serving as the BCM Director at APSU Baptist Collegiate Ministry in 2025. She is a graduate of Austin Peay State University and has a MA in Christian Education from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. Heather served on multiple short-term mission trips to New York, Alaska, Africa, and more. After graduating college, she served as a Campus Missionary with Austin Peay BCM for 5 years where her love to serve college students grew. Heather sees the university campus as the most strategic mission field, and is committed to helping college students reach every corner of campus with the gospel. You can email Heather at hfranks@tnbaptist.org if you would like to contact her.

Leah Kennedy - CAMPUS MISSIONARY

Leah is an Austin Peay graduate and is in her third year on staff serving as Campus Missionary. During her time in college, she was very involved with BCM working with our Discipleship Team and has served as both President and Vice President. Leah has served on short-term mission trips that include Alaska, New York, Mexico, and Eastern Europe. You can email Leah at leah.kennedy811@gmail.com if you would like to contact her.

Leadership Team 2025-2026

Our BCM leadership team is guided by our BCM staff and is created to lead the ministry. Our leadership positions range from campus outreach, BCM fellowship, missions, worship, and more. Our leadership team also helps disciple others through our small group Bible studies known as Family Groups. These allow students to grow and mature as believers and followers of Christ while also growing together in friendship. We intentionally pray, train, and encourage one another in being Christ-led disciples.