Relationship revolves around the exchange of stories. This is how we get to know one another! God has blessed all of His followers with a story to tell. Our stories are beautiful and unique, and whether you know it or not, they contain the Gospel! The following “Four Parts to Your Story” comes from Disciple SC,
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Small groups are a vital aspect of the Church. In the context of small groups, believers are able to build community and live out the gospel within a relational environment. The following Guidelines for Effective Small Groups comes from Disciple SC, a framework for pastors and church leaders to help their congregation make disciples. These
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Seventeen years ago, one refugee family relocated from Myanmar (Burma) in Southeast Asia to Columbia, South Carolina, to begin a new life. The family came with a desire to start a church that would reach other families from their homeland. Ryan Dupree, International Ministries Pastor at FBC Columbia, helped them turn a home Bible study
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Every church considers itself a praying church. Most love to talk about prayer, or have designated times for prayer, but very few make prayer a priority. I’d even go as far as to say, the vitality of a congregation mirrors its prayerful posture before Almighty God. A church must pray to and depend on God
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Keddy had always loved singing and leading worship at her church, but when she was asked to lead a Spanish chorus at KidSalt, she was filled with fear. However, she remembered the Lord’s words to her: “Your weakness is no match for my power,” and decided to try. On the night of the event, Keddy
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Andrew and Jessica Johnson noticed something different about their son, Archer, early on. He didn’t smile or connect emotionally with them like most children do. As he grew older, they realized that he craved structure and routine, and that it was hard for him when everything was closed. For Archer, home was his safe place,
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