With an aging membership, Ridge Baptist had stalled growth. When Pastor Bobby Eubanks was considering retiring from Ridge Baptist Church in Summerville, SC, he knew he wanted to retire well. Eubanks knew the church was ripe for revitalization, even if it meant a challenging road ahead. Wanting to set the stage for a healthy future,
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Steps of prayer, partnership, and local leadership turned a decades-long decline into fresh momentum—moving Tigerville Baptist Church from eight members to a growing, multi-generational congregation. Tigerville Baptist sits on North Greenville University’s (NGU) doorstep and has a long history with the faculty and students at NGU and the surrounding community. For years, it was on
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“Every young pastor needs two things: friendships with like-minded people, and wisdom through mentorship.” For Adam Siskey, pastor at Church at The Mill’s Woodruff campus, both of these needs are met through the Young Pastors Network. A cohort that meets monthly with over 130 participants, the Young Pastors Network is a community where young pastors
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A group of young pastors from South Carolina Baptist churches recently traveled to the International Mission Board’s (IMB) International Learning Center to gain a deeper understanding of how their churches’ Cooperative Program giving sends missionaries to the nations. At the IMB’s International Learning Center, the pastors saw firsthand how missionaries and their families are equipped
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On Good Friday, two churches in Bennettsville, South Carolina, gathered for a joint outdoor worship service—just one example of how a growing partnership between their pastors is bringing a Gospel presence to their community. The Pee Dee Baptist Association saw a need to connect pastors in a rural context for equipping, resourcing, and encouragement. A
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Calumet Baptist Church in Liberty, SC, had dwindled to fewer than 30 people by the spring of 2024. Years of decline had left the congregation uncertain about the future. In response to this need, Piedmont Baptist Association’s Chris Jordan reached out to Jamie Duncan, pastor of East Pickens Baptist Church, about forming a revitalization partnership.
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We are thrilled to announce a unique opportunity for ministry leaders to deepen their calling and sharpen their leadership. The South Carolina Baptist Convention and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary are partnering to offer a Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.) Cohort right here in Columbia, SC, hosted at the Convention Building. View full details on program below.
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by Bob Bickford* Seasons of growth, plateau and decline are present in almost every church at some point in its history. For some churches a season of decline could lead to its eventual demise. The task of every church is to be keenly aware of where it is presently and what steps toward its future
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