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Fastest-growing Southern Baptist congregation seeks to be ‘church of disciple-makers’

First Baptist Church was far from needing extensive revitalization when Wayne Bray arrived as pastor in 2015. But there had been a drip-drip of decline in the preceding years. The small-town church that had grown to 2,300 people in... Continue Reading »

Christian Voting in a Polarized Political Climate

We live in a tumultuous, polarized, sharply divided partisan political environment. Everyday exchanges on social media and daily conversations with friends, co-workers, and family members can, and often do, devolve into heated debates over the issues of our day.... Continue Reading »

We Must Show Up

Ten days after the ascension of Christ, the disciples were in the upper room of Jerusalem on the Day of Pentecost. The signs and miracles that took place on that day were numerous: the sound of a violent rushing... Continue Reading »

Sprouse Appointed New Executive Director of Martha Franks Community

Martha Franks Retirement Community has announced the appointment of Robert Sprouse as its new executive director. Sprouse assumed his new role on Aug. 1, and will oversee the community’s day-to-day operations. He succeeds Pollyanna Franks, who had served the... Continue Reading »

2024 Bylaws Committee Report

The Bylaws Committee presents amendments to the Bylaws, Part I, as a first reading in 2024. A vote to incorporate these amendments will be taken at the annual meeting in 2025. The changes update the term ‘affiliated’ to ‘in... Continue Reading »

Church Planting Focus and Disaster Relief Highlights at October Advance Rally

The October SCBaptist Advance Rally brought together SCBaptist staff and church planters from across the state for a time of worship, inspiration, and collaboration with a focus on church planting efforts in the state. The first highlight of the... Continue Reading »

Associations Partner Through State Fair Ministry

Every October, members of the Lexington and Columbia Metro Baptist associations partner for a strategic ministry to fair workers who are setting up rides, games, and food trucks for the South Carolina State Fair. Church members from across the... Continue Reading »

2024 SCBC Nominations Committee Report

Each year, the South Carolina Baptist Convention Nominations Committee of the SCBaptist Convention is comprised of two members from each of the 12 geographic regions. The work of this team is invaluable for the process of ascertaining knowledgeable people... Continue Reading »

2024 SCBC Committee on Committees, Nominations Committee, and Bylaws Reports

The role of the South Carolina Baptist Convention’s Committee on Committees is to recommend the members of all the other committees. This committee serves to involve more people in the important work of filling vital roles in our cooperative... Continue Reading »

Aiken churches, association partner to send supplies to western N.C.

South Aiken Baptist Church, NewSpring Church, Millbrook Baptist Church, and Aiken Baptist Association partnered together to collect two loads of supplies for western North Carolina, which were delivered to Turkey Creek Baptist Church in Leicester on Oct. 7. The... Continue Reading »

BCM Students from The Citadel and College of Charleston Aiding in Helene Recovery

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... Continue Reading »

Wolfe: More volunteers needed after historic disaster

Tony Wolfe said that as he drives around his state, he sees months and months of work to do in the wake of Hurricane Helene. “This may be the biggest disaster, at least in terms of wind damage, that... Continue Reading »