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Sharing Jesus on the Sidewalks and Sidelines at Church242

From the beginning of his time on staff at Restoration Community Church in Hanahan, South Carolina, Sean McSwain heard the directive to “not get too comfortable here.”  At its core, Restoration Community Church maintains a culture of multiplication, believing that part of their mission is to plant more churches. It was during his time here that McSwain began to

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Residency Program Sparks Church Planting in the Lowcountry 

“We’re the least churched area in the state of South Carolina,” Brett Myers, pastor of First Baptist Church Hilton Head Island, said. To combat this concerning knowledge, the church started a church planting residency program. After attending this program, Geoff Lawson launched Grace Bible Church in Bluffton, South Carolina, and has already seen four people

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Fayth Butler

As Ministry Assistant to the Start Team, Faith Butler provides administrative support through event organization, communication, and data tracking. This work aides in allowing the Start Team the ability to provide funding and support to new church plants and their pastors through the Cooperative Program and Janie Chapman Offerings. Fayth has served in several areas

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Bryan Kent

As Church Planting Strategist, Bryan Kent serves as assessment director over the church planter pathway, strategist for Upstate and South Charlotte church planters, and as a strategic partner for churches seeking the next step in corporate multiplication. He has served in this role since 2022. Bryan has served Southern Baptist churches in Michigan, Tennessee, Indiana,

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