Young Pastor Network Core Competencies

March 18, April 15, May 20, June 17, July 15, Aug 19, Sept 9, Oct 21, Nov 18, Dec 16, Jan 20, Feb 17

The Young Pastors Network is pleased to introduce and invite you to join experienced Baptist leaders in discussing twelve core competencies of pastoral leadership. This engaging series includes twelve monthly discussions designed to equip you with the core competencies essential for effective ministry in today’s world. Each month, a recognized state or national Southern Baptist leader will guide participants in discussing a critical area of pastoral leadership. These core competencies will be hosted online from 10 – 11:30 a.m., with the exception of two dates held in-person from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

March 18, Personal Spiritual Health
Chad Moore, Pastor, The Church at LifePark, Mount Pleasant

April 15, Practical Pastoral Duties: Weddings, Funerals, the Lord’s Supper, Baptisms
Chuck Sprouse, Pastor, Ninety Six First Baptist Church, Ninety Six

May 20, Missions
Paul Chitwood, President, International Mission Board

June 17, Preaching
DJ Horton, Pastor, Church at the Mill, Moore

July 15, Evangelism
Lee Clamp, Associate Executive Director-Treasurer, SCBaptist

August 19, Visioning/Short & Long-Term Planning *In person at Shandon Baptist
Daniel Dickard, Pastor, Shandon Baptist Church, Columbia

September 9, Pastor Wellness
Mark Dance, Director of Pastoral Wellness, GuideStone

October 21, Counseling
John Goudelock, Pastor, Living Water Baptist Church, Longs

November 18, Leadership
Jeff Iorg, President & CEO, Southern Baptist Convention Executive Committee

December 16, Denominational Involvement
Tony Wolfe, Executive Director Treasurer, SCBaptist
Josh Powell, Pastor, First Baptist Church, Taylors

January 20, 2026 Discipleship Pathways *In person at the SCBaptist Building, Columbia
Travis Agnew, Pastor, Rocky Creek Baptist Church, Greenville

February 17, 2026 Conflict Resolution
Doug Mize, Pastor, First Baptist Church, Greer