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SCBaptist Rallies Around BCM Director After Hurricane Helene Destruction

Scott Smith, Baptist Collegiate Ministry Director at Lander University, had recently returned home from a worship service when Hurricane Helene hit his community. The storm, which brought widespread destruction across South Carolina, left Smith fearing for his life as trees crashed onto his house in the early morning hours. “I knew the storm was coming,

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Serving International Students in Columbia

Each year, the University of South Carolina welcomes approximately 1,700 international students and scholars from over 70 countries. These students represent diverse cultures, languages, and religious beliefs. Recently, USC’s Baptist Collegiate Ministry (BCM) organized a day trip to Charleston with 55 international students. This trip was done in collaboration with Riverland Hills Baptist Church, Columbia

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Disaster Relief Spring Training Equips Volunteers for Service

Over 170 volunteers gathered at Barnwell First Baptist Church on March 9th for the South Carolina Baptist Disaster Relief Spring Training event. The event provided essential training across various disciplines to equip volunteers for efficient and effective disaster response efforts. In 2023, South Carolina Baptist Disaster Relief deployed teams to several locations in South Carolina,

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A Focus on Every Life at Women’s Leadership Conference

The South Carolina Baptist Convention recently hosted a Women’s Leadership Conference aimed at strengthening and encouraging women in ministry.  Melanie Ratcliffe, Relational Evangelism Director at SCBaptist, explained that the conference was for women involved in ministry in any capacity, including women’s ministry leaders, pastors’ wives, and other church staff positions.   “This conference is one of

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