In a great display of faith and obedience, several members of LifePark Church in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, and the surrounding community came together to celebrate new life in Jesus through baptism. On October 6th, members of the Church at LifePark baptized over 115 people, including 32 children, in the ocean waves at the Isle
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Mt. Nebo Baptist Church’s evangelism and discipleship class is transforming both individuals and the broader community. With over 30 baptisms in the last four years and most of those occurring in the last two, the effects are evident. A Commitment to Discipleship Pastor Ron Henderson shared insights into the church’s strategy, which focuses on an
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South Carolina is growing fast. In 2023, South Carolina was the most popular state to move to — with twice as many moving into the state than leaving. With 80% of South Carolinians not meaningfully connected to a Bible-teaching church, churches in these new neighborhoods are crucial. When Adam Spurlock, lead pastor of Restoration Community
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After years of prayer and preparation, New Creation Baptist Church launched in January 2024 in the former facilities of Woodfield Park Baptist Church. Ed Stewart was the Adult Discipleship Pastor at Shandon Baptist Church when God stirred his heart to revitalize the church community at Woodfield Park Baptist Church. “I’d never been there before,” stated
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Gateway Baptist Church recently held a Respite Night for families of children with special needs. Gateway’s Hope Ministry walks alongside families to appropriately provide support and care for each individual’s unique needs. Led by Hope Ministry Coordinator Morgan Muir, the event provided a much-needed break for parents and a night of fun and care for
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At the heart of Columbia, SC, Temple Zion Baptist Church actively engages with the community to address tangible practical and spiritual needs. Under the leadership of Pastor Andre Melvin, the church has launched several initiatives aimed at meeting the practical and spiritual needs of its members and the broader community. Meeting Needs In 2022, Temple
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The Lowcountry of South Carolina, known for its picturesque landscapes and historic cities, is also one of the least churched areas in the state. Under the guidance of Lead Pastor Brett Myers, First Baptist Church Hilton Head Island is on a mission to address the spiritual need in the area. The church was instrumental in sending out
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After visiting Camp McCall on a pastor’s retreat with the Broad River Baptist Association, Carlos Duarte knew the place was special. Pastor of Iglesia Bautista la Roca, Duarte invited the church leadership to go to Camp McCall with him, asking them to plan a church-wide retreat to allow the congregation time to spend together in fellowship. Iglesia
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This article was originally published by the International Mission Board at imb.org. Rwanda? Kenya? No trip sounded right. So, Katie kept searching for the perfect short-term mission trip on the International Mission Board’s Go Experience website. Her women-only team from First Baptist Church, Honea Path, South Carolina, wanted a place where they could use their gifts and maybe
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South Carolina Baptists have been steadily increasing their involvement in local schools. From April 2023 to April 2024, Heart4Schools and SCBaptists have experienced significant growth in both school partnerships and church participation. In April 2023, SCBaptists were partnered with 503 schools, a number that rose to 590 by April 2024. This increase of 87 schools represents a 17.3% growth over just one year, showing
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