“In college, I wrestled with our culture’s ideas about chasing security and comfort,” Mariah Gonzalez said. A Clover, SC, native, her call to ministry began in high school. “I didn’t know exactly what missions looked like, but I knew I loved the local church,” she said. She decided to attend Charleston Southern University, where she…
The Asia-Pacific Rim represents nearly 30% of the world’s total population, but only 4.2% are followers of Jesus. That means 43,454 men, women, and children die every day without Christ. Jarod Davis, Globalization Strategist for the International Mission Board‘s Asian Pacific Rim Affinity, said, “We have an urgency and a task to engage all of…
River Springs Church has shown a strong commitment to missions, beginning with the sending of their lead pastor to the mission field. Located in Irmo, SC, River Springs Church sent out their pastor, *Harley Walker, and his family as mission personnel to Athens, Greece in 2021. The decision came after Walker attended a mission trip…
Deborah and Frank Guest were among the first SCBaptists to answer the call to serve Ukrainian refugees with SendRelief on the Romanian border. Deborah, Director of Missions, Ladies, & Preschool at Lakeview Baptist Church in Hartsville, SC, and Frank, a history teacher, shared a passion for serving others. “God placed a desire long ago for…
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With global migration at an all-time high, the nations are coming to our own cities and communities creating an unprecedented mission opportunity for all South Carolina Baptists. According to the United Nations International Office of Migration, there are currently over 280 million people living outside their country of birth. These are immigrants, refugees, students, business…
The life of a missionary is filled with emotional ups and downs. From the challenges of living in a different culture to experiencing the loss of a parent, they frequently need Christian care and compassion. So how can a local church do that effectively? Here is a short list of ways to show care and…
Recently, a team of eight Palmetto Collective students embarked on a mission trip to Boston, where they partnered with local church plants and immersed themselves in the city. Through their time with King’s Hill Church and The Well Church, the team actively contributed to ongoing efforts while experiencing the unique culture and spiritual landscape of…
During her time with Palmetto Collective, *Elliot-Joy Little heard a pivotal question: “Where is the most strategic place to be for Jesus after graduation?” Little did she know that this question would lead her to North Africa just one day after graduating. Filled with excitement and anticipation, Elliot-Joy embarked on her first-ever trip outside the…
Several students from the Palmetto Collective (PC), a group of missionally-minded college juniors and seniors, embarked on a mission trip to Los Angeles. The students joined forces with Send Relief, an organization focused on making a difference in communities across North America. Students also served alongside PurposeLA and The Abiding LA, two church plants under…
