Will’s heart was burdened with a deep realization as he embarked on a mission to bring transformation to the city of Los Angeles. “I am learning that future life transformation has its genesis in the sending of God’s people,” he said. He understood the urgency of the task at hand, recognizing that the impact of
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In the depths of doubt and darkness, Thomas’ life seemed devoid of meaning. He was plagued by depression and skepticism about the existence of God. However, his journey took an extraordinary turn when he received an invitation to Summerville Baptist Church and encountered the guiding presence of Pastor Randy, who led him to Christ. Reflecting
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Five years ago, Taylor Little was lost when he met Ricky Wilson at a flag football tournament in Cincinnati. Ricky shared the Gospel with him, and after, Taylor gave his life to Christ. Ricky met with him weekly to disciple him. When Ricky and his wife Sarah moved to Spartanburg to plant a new church,
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Longs, SC, has experienced a significant surge in population as people from various backgrounds seek a fresh start. Amidst this wave of newcomers, Rivers Edge Church has emerged as a beacon of hope, providing support and a sense of community. “I am seeing an enormous influx of people moving to Longs, SC,” Ross Grall, pastor
In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, international mission trips came to a grinding halt, leaving individuals like Keri, a devoted mission trip planner, at a crossroads. Forced to reevaluate their purpose, Keri and her fellow volunteers discovered a remarkable shift in perspective, unearthing newfound opportunities for community service that had long remained hidden. “It’s
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Jarrian felt a strong calling from the Lord to start a church in his community. He was passionate about seeing the Lord transform the lives of his neighbors and everyone on his block. When asked about his motivation for starting a church, Jarrian said, “The Lord called me to church plant because I love my
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Dusty had always felt like he was carrying the weight of the world on his shoulders. He had grown up without any real religious beliefs, and as he got older, he became more and more agnostic, if not an outright atheist. But all that changed when his co-worker Melanie shared the Gospel with him and
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Cameron Wooten had always been passionate about international opportunities in South Carolina, especially in the Upstate area. He had been working closely with one of the churches in Spartanburg, along with SCBaptist staff, to bring a Chinese pastor with the North American Mission Board into the Upstate to reach out to Chinese and East Asians
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Bryant had always had a heart for ministry in New England. “My hope for the future is that God would raise up a new crop of indigenous church planters that will be better able to reach their communities than outsiders would ever be able to reach them,” he said. And it seemed like his hope
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Stephanie had always felt a sense of emptiness and uncertainty in her life, which left her struggling with waves of depression, anxiety, and fear. “I felt an emptiness and uncertainty in life that left me feeling waves of depression, anxiety, and fear,” Stephanie shared, reflecting on her journey. But everything changed when Justin and Brittany
