Cory Horton officially began his tenure as the 2027 SCBaptist Convention president during the 2026 SCBaptist Annual Meeting, held at Riverland Hills Baptist Church in Irmo, Nov. 10. Horton is the senior pastor of Brushy Creek Baptist Church in Taylors.
During his one-year term as president, Horton will serve as the primary elected head of the SCBaptist Convention, representing South Carolina Baptists and championing their cooperative efforts to meet needs in communities across the state, the nation and the world while proclaiming the gospel of Jesus Christ.
Horton’s role will culminate in organizing and leading the 2027 SCBaptist Annual Meeting, during which he will challenge SCBaptists to remain steadfast in their shared cooperation, commission, commitment, and confidence.
“Our communities’ greatest need is not another opinion, another political movement, or another cultural conversation,” Horton said. “People need to hear the good news about Jesus Christ. Steadfastness is not standing still. It is remaining faithful to Christ and continuing the work of making Him known.”
“SCBaptists love this state. From disaster relief, foster care and adoption, and helping local schools, to higher education and senior adult services, our cooperating churches faithfully continue serving their fellow South Carolinians with the heart of Jesus Christ,” said SCBaptist Executive Director-Treasurer Tony Wolfe. “President Cory Horton’s encouragement to remain steadfast in our shared purpose will undoubtedly further advance those efforts.”
Horton holds a Master of Divinity degree from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary and a Doctor of Ministry degree from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary.
— Kelly Coakley is chief communications officer for SCBaptists.