This summer, Zora traveled to North Africa with BCMGO to a country that is hostile to Christianity. “Going into a country like that is very scary and daunting, but we could just trust in the Father–that he would protect us,” she said. Zora served with International Mission Board missionaries and shared that they were “doing
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In the wake of Hurricane Helene’s destructive path through South Carolina, students from Baptist Collegiate Ministry (BCM) groups at The Citadel and College of Charleston partnered with South Carolina Baptist Disaster Relief to provide critical aid and support to impacted communities. Nearly 100 students from the Charleston area joined Disaster Relief crews from South Carolina
Scott Smith, Baptist Collegiate Ministry Director at Lander University, had recently returned home from a worship service when Hurricane Helene hit his community. The storm, which brought widespread destruction across South Carolina, left Smith fearing for his life as trees crashed onto his house in the early morning hours. “I knew the storm was coming,
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Abby Beaty is a young missionary living in Zambia, but she wasn’t always sure of her calling. While a student at Coastal Carolina University, Beaty was heavily involved in the Baptist Collegiate Ministry (BCM) on campus. “I’ve always had a heart for national missions,” Beaty shared. “For five years, I had a seasonal ministry job
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Each year, the University of South Carolina welcomes approximately 1,700 international students and scholars from over 70 countries. These students represent diverse cultures, languages, and religious beliefs. Recently, USC’s Baptist Collegiate Ministry (BCM) organized a day trip to Charleston with 55 international students. This trip was done in collaboration with Riverland Hills Baptist Church, Columbia
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Recently, representatives from SCBaptist’s three Christian universities sat for a panel, providing a biblical worldview for preparing students for careers in ministry. SCBaptist is proud to be ministry partners with Anderson University, Charleston Southern University, and North Greenville University to mold a new generation grounded in Christian principles. Lee Clamp, SCBaptist’s Associate Executive Director-Treasurer, emphasized
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Several SCBaptist pastors took part in the International Mission Board’s first-ever Senders Summit. For Andy Roberson, Executive Pastor at South Main Baptist Church in Greenwood, SC, the International Mission Board (IMB) event offered the opportunity to help cultivate a culture of sending at his church. “We don’t have a sending issue; we have a discipleship
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Nora Ryan never anticipated how a weekend retreat like CONVERGE could change the course of her life. Attending CONVERGE for the second time, Ryan was prepared to deepen her faith and understanding of God’s love. Little did she know, she would leave the event with a calling to missions. Finding Community at BCM Her journey
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Having a discipleship blueprint is key when ministering to the next generation. Make the blueprint simple. Jesus encouraged children to come to him. What is so amazing about our faith is that it can be easily understood. That does not mean it is not complex and it does not mean that we can know everything
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