who we are
GraceLife began at Towson University as the Baptist Campus Ministry (BCM) in 2011. The name changed in 2016, but we continue to function as the Southern Baptist ministry presence on campus. In partnership with the Baptist Convention of Maryland/Delaware (BCMD), we endeavor to partner with and connect students to local Southern Baptist churches. In 2024, our ministry was adopted by Valley Baptist Church in Timonium.
our team
GraceLife Collegiate believes that a staff team is required to make investments in the lives of students. Students need coaching and mentorship as they learn to lead in ministry.
In essence, GraceLife Collegiate is the staff. College churches may be started. The staff may partner with a particular campus organization for a time to help it develop, and the staff may lead students to work with different mission opportunities. It is the staff, however, that maintains the goals and purposes of the ministry.
Mike McQuitty
Mike has been serving in college ministry since the 90s, beginning at Syracuse University in NY before moving to Baltimore, MD in 2011. Mike leads the GraceLife team, setting the vision and pace for our ministries.
Mike is married to his wife, Vicki, and also serves as the senior pastor at Valley Baptist Church in Towson - as well as adjunct faculty at Towson and Stevenson University.
D.Min. in Collegiate Ministry.
Barry Brown
Barry has worked with youth and young adults in church ministries for more than a decade. As a former student athlete, Barry joined the GraceLife team in 2021 out of an overflow of his heart to reach college athletes with the Gospel.
Barry is married to his wife Sabrina, and also serves as the discipleship pastor at Valley Baptist Church in Towson.
M.A. in Biblical Studies.
Rachel Jones
Rachel was born and raised in northeastern Maryland. After coming to know Jesus in high school, she continued to grow in her faith and heart for missions through college. Rachel was introduced to collegiate ministry as a Towson student, and joined the GraceLife team after graduating in 2016.
Rachel is married to her husband, Ryan, and is currently pursuing an M.A. in Christian Education at SWBTS.
Selina Carrasquillo
Selina moved to the Baltimore area during high school from her hometown in Connecticut. Here she gave her life to Jesus, and began seeking ways to connect with other believers her age, leading her to the GraceLife ministry at Towson University.
After completing her Cosmetology license in 2022, she opened her own business (Selina's Touch LLC) while also exploring God's calling to ministry by interning with GraceLife since 2023.
GraceLife Collegiate believes that a staff team is required to make investments in the lives of students. Students need coaching and mentorship as they learn to lead in ministry.
In essence, GraceLife Collegiate is the staff. College churches may be started. The staff may partner with a particular campus organization for a time to help it develop, and the staff may lead students to work with different mission opportunities. It is the staff, however, that maintains the goals and purposes of the ministry.