“God has people that are far from him that need to hear the Gospel of Jesus Christ, and our church cannot be everywhere all at once,” Patrick Roddey, Lead Pastor of Harmony Baptist Church, said. This realization led Harmony Baptist to send out Ben Winn, their associate pastor, and a core team to plant City
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After her husband’s passing, Mrs. Laura moved multiple times, seeking connection. Mrs. Laura and her late husband, Gordon, lived in Moncks Corner, where she managed a restaurant. However, life took an unexpected turn when Gordon passed away. Mrs. Laura’s subsequent moves revealed her reluctance to live alone, until she discovered Bethea, a retirement community by
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In its third year as a church plant, ID Clifton sent out their associate pastor, Taylor Little, to plant ID Downtown. Taylor Little, ID Clifton’s previous associate pastor, is now the pastor of ID Downtown, located in Spartanburg, SC. Although Little believed this was the Lord’s plan, he was still faced with fear and uncertainties.
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Edson Garcia’s journey to Seneca began in Mexico, where he faithfully preached the Gospel. His life took a new direction when members of Utica Baptist Church, in Seneca, South Carolina, would visit Mexico on mission trips. This initial partnership laid the foundation for the deeper collaboration to come. They recognized the need for a Hispanic
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In May 2023, a group of SCBaptist Pastors embarked on a vision trip to two major cities in sub-Saharan Africa: Luanda, Angola, and Lusaka, Zambia. This trip was driven by a desire to share the Gospel, strengthen ministries, and forge meaningful connections with brothers and sisters in Christ. “One of the things that brought me
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The *L Family’s journey toward adoption was not an easy one. They initially became foster parents to provide temporary homes for children in need. “Our desire was to be a safe harbor, sharing the hope and love of Jesus temporarily,” they said. However, when two boys came into their lives and needed a permanent home,
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Founded in 1881 by former slaves, First Union African Baptist Church is a testament to unity and heritage. Daufuskie Island, only accessible by boat, is a diverse blend of longtime residents, native Gullah descendants, and wealthy newcomers. “I have always had a love for this church because my sixth generation of family has attended this
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This summer, KidSalt, an overnight camp focused on sharing the Gospel with third, fourth, and fifth graders, centered around the theme “The CHASE: God’s Ultimate Pursuit.” Campers learned that even before we place our faith in Christ, God pursues us. Through a week filled with worship, Bible study, and activities, campers discovered how to live
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SummerSalt is a high-energy summer youth camp that aims to captivate the next generation with the Gospel. Each summer, over 3,000 students spend a week on Charleston Southern University‘s campus for SummerSalt. The theme for this year’s camp was “Most Wanted.” Bryant Laird, Associate Director of Students at SCBaptist said, “We wanted students to understand
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“This institution and the people of this institution have shaped me and my life more than I could possibly imagine,” Josh Powell said. Powell, pastor of Taylors First Baptist Church, reflected on his time at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. A third generation pastor, Powell received his Master of Divinity from SBTS in 2003. He
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