“I’m a young man in ministry who is very grateful for the cooperation of South Carolina Baptists for the sake of the Gospel,” Jonah Sims said. A Greenwood, SC, native, Sims’ call to ministry began as a student at SummerSalt. “I was 13 years old, and I had just met Jesus the year before, and
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After years of prayer and preparation, New Creation Baptist Church launched in January 2024 in the former facilities of Woodfield Park Baptist Church. Ed Stewart was the Adult Discipleship Pastor at Shandon Baptist Church when God stirred his heart to revitalize the church community at Woodfield Park Baptist Church. “I’d never been there before,” stated
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Pastor Christopher Moss, a NextStep participant, sought to lead his church to connect and engage their community as they rebranded their church. In 2023, Pastor Moss guided his church through a metamorphosis in the aftermath of a church split. He was a participant in NextStep, a helpful resource from the South Carolina Baptist Convention specifically
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After over thirty fruitful years at Glenrock Baptist Church, Pastor Gene Flack recognized the need for revitalization. Saved later in life, his ministry began in 1992. He shared that the Lord greatly blessed Glenrock Baptist Church during his thirty years of faithful service there. “We had a great time of worship and reaching people for Christ together,” Flack said.
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SCBaptist Convention leadership is excited to announce Dr. Brian Saxon, pastor of Second Baptist Church Lancaster, SC, as the Team Leader for the Convention’s newly formed Shepherd Team. He will officially begin his work with the Convention May 15, 2024. As the Shepherd Team Leader, he will supervise all Convention personnel and strategies relating to
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The Lexington Baptist Association (LBA) has faithfully aided many churches on their journey toward revitalization. Two examples of recent revitalizations are Faith Baptist and Ridge Baptist. Faith Baptist Church in Swansea, SC, encountered uncertainty following their pastor’s departure. Turning to Johnny Rumbough, Executive Director of Missions, and the Lexington Baptist Association, they found support, not
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For churches and faith communities, collaboration can often lead to remarkable transformations. Such is the case with the partnership between Northwood Baptist Church and Gethsemane Baptist Church. This fostering partnership aims to revitalize Gethsemane Baptist Church, providing it with a renewed sense of purpose and a path toward growth and impact. The early results of
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Located in Swansea, SC, Faith Baptist Church has been a pillar of faith for over 50 years. However, a departure of their pastor in January 2019 led to a period of uncertainty. Determined not to falter, the congregation embarked on a revitalization journey, embracing change, and witnessing a transformation in their church. Facing a critical
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In April and May, several SCBaptist churches embarked on revitalization journeys, demonstrating their commitment to strengthening their congregations and reaching out to their communities. Let’s take a closer look at the inspiring stories of Northwood Baptist Church, Jones Crossroads Baptist Church, Wannamaker Baptist Church, and their efforts to revitalize their ministries. Revitalization in Lexington Northwood
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