“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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For Cary Sanders, the path to a Doctorate in Christian Ministry began in a prison cell. As a young man, Sanders was entangled in a life of crime, violence, and recklessness. Arrested 17 times by the age of 17, he seemed destined for a bleak future. Sanders was involved in robberies, violence, and drug-related activities,
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Maura O’Hare chose to attend Coastal Carolina University partly for its reputation. “To think about who I was a year ago is crazy because I never would have thought I’d go to Jesus in my time of need,” she said. Her transformation started with a simple care package handed out by a fellow student, an
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“In college, I wrestled with our culture’s ideas about chasing security and comfort,” Mariah Gonzalez said. A Clover, SC, native, her call to ministry began in high school. “I didn’t know exactly what missions looked like, but I knew I loved the local church,” she said. She decided to attend Charleston Southern University, where she
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Emily Frisch’s journey with BCM at Anderson University transformed her nominal faith into a deep relationship with Jesus. Before joining Baptist Collegiate Ministry at Anderson University, Frisch only attended church on Christmas and Easter, admitting that her faith was a mere formality. Although she identified as a Christian, she realized that she didn’t truly know
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Kenna Boyle’s journey to Botswana has been deeply shaped by her involvement in music at her church and her experiences at Camp La Vida. From a young age, Boyle’s parents emphasized the importance of church fellowship and ministry. “Living a missions lifestyle was a natural part of our family’s partnership with the church,” she said.
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Recent high school graduate, Natalie Cannon, found her calling in worship leadership through the transformative uWorship Weekend. “It was an amazing opportunity for me to grow as a worship leader and gather with students all over the state to lead worship together,” Cannon said. For over forty years, uWorship Weekend, a Baptist AllState event, has
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For Elliot Windsor*, two of the most formative experiences in his calling to missions were working on staff at Camp McCall and being involved in Palmetto Collective. While a student at Anderson University, Windsor spent his summers working at Camp McCall, a boys camp that focuses on discipling and mentoring the next generation. At Camp
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Growing up without a connection to the church, Grayson Smith’s life took a significant turn when he encountered the Gospel at the age of 16. It all began when Grayson’s parents received an invitation to attend a larger church in Columbia. Eventually, they brought Grayson and his brother along. Little did Grayson know that this
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In November 2016, Taylor Little found himself at a crossroads in life. He woke up that day feeling a deep sense of sadness and confusion about his purpose and identity. Taylor, on his way to a flag football tournament, reached out to God, seeking answers. Little’s encounter at the tournament would change his life forever
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