Young Pastors Network Core Competencies

July 15, Aug 19, Sept 9, Oct 21, Nov 18, Dec 16, Jan 20, Feb 17

The SCBaptist Young Pastors Network is pleased to introduce and invite you to join experienced Baptist leaders in discussing 12 core competencies of pastoral leadership. This engaging series includes twelve monthly discussions designed to equip you with the core competencies essential for effective ministry in today’s world. Each month, a recognized state or national Southern Baptist leader will guide participants in discussing a critical area of pastoral leadership.

These core competencies will be hosted online from 10 – 11:30 a.m., with the exception of two dates held in-person from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

July 15, Evangelism
Lee Clamp, Associate Executive Director-Treasurer, SCBaptist

*August 19, Visioning/Short & Long-Term Planning (in person at Shandon Baptist Church)
Daniel Dickard, Pastor, Shandon Baptist Church, Columbia

September 9, Pastor Wellness
Mark Dance, Director of Pastoral Wellness, GuideStone

October 21, Counseling
John Goudelock, Pastor, Living Water Baptist Church, Longs

November 18, Leadership
Jeff Iorg, President & CEO, Southern Baptist Convention Executive Committee

December 16, Denominational Involvement
Tony Wolfe, Executive Director Treasurer, SCBaptist
Josh Powell, Pastor, First Baptist Church, Taylors

*January 20, 2026 Discipleship Pathways (in person at the SCBaptist Building, Columbia)
Travis Agnew, Pastor, Rocky Creek Baptist Church, Greenville

February 17, 2026 Conflict Resolution
Doug Mize, Pastor, First Baptist Church, Greer