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Strengthening SC Church Planters at Assessment Retreat

The Church Planter Assessment Retreat recently brought together five church planters from across SC to measure church planting readiness. The five sending churches are from various locations in SC, including Richland, North Augusta, Chesnee, Marion, and Bluffton. This two-day retreat hosted by SCBaptist’s Start Network aimed to measure church planting readiness in nine essential areas, …

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Red Path Baptist Reaching Catawba Indian Nation

Red Path Baptist Fellowship aims to reach the Catawba Indian Nation located near Rock Hill, South Carolina. Of the 574 federally recognized tribes in the United States, the Catawba Indian Nation is the only one located in South Carolina. There are currently over 3,300 enrolled members of the Nation, and Red Path Baptist Fellowship is …

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Experiencing the Hope of Jesus at City Hope Church

City Hope Church was founded in 2021 by five local families and lead pastor Bobby Thompson and his family. City Hope Church is on a mission to “invite everyday people to experience the hope of Jesus in every way,” Lead Pastor Bobby Thompson said. “We want people to see, feel, and know the goodness of …

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Supporting SC Church Planters through Marriage Retreat

The Church Planter Marriage Retreat was a rejuvenating experience for lead planter couples in SC. Hosted by the Start Network, the event took place from September 7th to 9th at Living Water Baptist Church in Longs, SC, and was an opportunity for church planters and their wives to retreat, recharge, and reconnect along the picturesque …

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Planting Seeds of Hope in Rock Hill

“God has people that are far from him that need to hear the Gospel of Jesus Christ, and our church cannot be everywhere all at once,” Patrick Roddey, Lead Pastor of Harmony Baptist Church, said. This realization led Harmony Baptist to send out Ben Winn, their associate pastor, and a core team to plant City …

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Vibrant Church Plant in Spartanburg

In its third year as a church plant, ID Clifton sent out their associate pastor, Taylor Little, to plant ID Downtown. Taylor Little, ID Clifton’s previous associate pastor, is now the pastor of ID Downtown, located in Spartanburg, SC. Although Little believed this was the Lord’s plan, he was still faced with fear and uncertainties. …

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Reaching Hispanic Communities in Oconee

Edson Garcia’s journey to Seneca began in Mexico, where he faithfully preached the Gospel. His life took a new direction when members of Utica Baptist Church, in Seneca, South Carolina, would visit Mexico on mission trips. This initial partnership laid the foundation for the deeper collaboration to come. They recognized the need for a Hispanic …

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A Pastor’s Journey of Faith and Ministry

Growing up without a connection to the church, Grayson Smith’s life took a significant turn when he encountered the Gospel at the age of 16. It all began when Grayson’s parents received an invitation to attend a larger church in Columbia. Eventually, they brought Grayson and his brother along. Little did Grayson know that this …

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Transformation and Church Planting in Spartanburg, SC

In November 2016, Taylor Little found himself at a crossroads in life. He woke up that day feeling a deep sense of sadness and confusion about his purpose and identity. Taylor, on his way to a flag football tournament, reached out to God, seeking answers. Little’s encounter at the tournament would change his life forever …

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Reaching Vietnamese Believers in the Midlands

A significant milestone has been reached with the establishment of the first-ever evangelical Vietnamese Church in the midlands. Led by Pastor Charlie Nguyen, Good News Vietnamese Church has grown in numbers and is making an impact on the Vietnamese community in the area. In 2019, the Columbia Metro Baptist Association first made contact with Nguyen …

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