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1,000 Students Gather for Collegiate Retreat

Over 1,000 college students from church groups and university ministries across South Carolina gathered in Myrtle Beach on February 6-8, 2026, for CONVERGE, a weekend event that challenges and equips college students to passionately follow Jesus.  This year marks the highest attendance for the event to date.  “This is a record year for CONVERGE,” Chad Stillwell, leader of SCBaptist’s evangelism team, said. “We are incredibly grateful to God

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The Impact of International Student Ministry at Carolina BCM

Every year, SCBaptist churches faithfully send teams around the world to support international missions—an effort that is both needed and impactful. But on any given Thursday at the University of South Carolina, the nations are already gathered. Carolina BCM’s international lunch creates space for the same kind of meaningful, Gospel-centered conversations right here at home.

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SCBaptists Celebrate Highest Baptism Numbers Since 2016

South Carolina Baptists are celebrating an exciting movement of God as churches across the state reported the highest number of baptisms since 2016. According to the 2024 Annual Church Profile (ACP), 12,322 people were baptized this year—an 18% increase overall, with notable growth among the next generation. Teenage baptisms rose by 23%, and baptisms among young adults aged 18–29

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