As Director of Student Ministry, Bryant Laird connects personally, invests spiritually, and professionally develops student pastors to reach and disciple the next generation, advancing SCBaptist’s mission to see every life saturated and transformed by the Gospel. He has served with the South Carolina Baptist Convention since September 2016. From 2016 to 2024, he served as Associate Director of Student Ministry before transitioning into my current role as Director of Student Ministry. Before joining the South Carolina Baptist Convention, he served in churches and ministries across Mississippi, Georgia, and South Carolina. He holds degrees from Columbia International University and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is married to Olivia, and they have three children.