Nora Ryan never anticipated how a weekend retreat like CONVERGE could change the course of her life. Attending CONVERGE for the second time, Ryan was prepared to deepen her faith and understanding of God’s love. Little did she know, she would leave the event with a calling to missions. Finding Community at BCM Her journey…
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Harbor City Church is on a mission toward a Gospel renewal movement in Charleston and the world. Planted in 2022 out of The Summit Church in Durham, NC, Harbor City has not only hit the 200 mark in attendance but has also sent out another church plant, Ten 27 Church, within its first year of
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Ricky Wilson’s journey begins in a tumultuous environment. Born to parents who became drug addicts when he was just 12 years old, Wilson experienced a childhood marked by neglect and abuse. His parents exposed him to dangerous substances and subjected him to harmful situations, leaving deep scars on his young soul. “I would look at
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When Bob Boone stepped up to the pulpit at Twin Cities Baptist Church in May of 2022, there were 10 individuals in attendance. “I came to fill in for one Sunday because they were without a pastor, and I’ve been here ever since,” Boone said. In the meantime, Boone is attempting to help the church
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Each winter, volunteers from South Carolina, North Carolina, Alabama, and New York distribute coats in New York City to those in need. This year, over 500 volunteers distributed 9,000 coats, and at least 17 lives were changed by the Gospel. For Bryant Sims, SCBaptist Chief Operations Officer, Coats for the City is a reminder that
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This article was formatted from an article originally posted on IMB.org. Brooke Tipton is a journeyman from South Carolina currently serving in Togo, a country in West Africa. Recently, Tipton and a group of short-term mission volunteers and pastors were going door-to-door, meeting residents, handing out Gospel tracts, and praying with families and individuals. When a
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Recently, a team of SCBaptist leaders hosted a weekend dedicated to training and equipping church planters. This gathering brought together church planters from various backgrounds and experiences to learn, fellowship, and gain valuable insights into effective preaching and ministry. The weekend, hosted by the Church at LifePark with Pastor Chad Moore and his team, was
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The Ministers’ Wives Retreat offered a unique opportunity for women to rest, relax, and refresh their spirits. Ministers’ wives often find themselves pulled in numerous directions, juggling responsibilities both in their churches and personal lives. “This weekend is an opportunity for us as SCBaptists to pour into them and to help them just feel loved
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A group of SCBaptists embarked on a mission trip to Japan to learn and experience mission work alongside IMB missionaries and national partners. While there, these leaders journeyed to Tokyo to form partnerships with International Mission Board (IMB) missionaries and lead teams in engaging the lost in Japan. Sharing Light in Spiritual Lostness In 2019,
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The decision to leave Journey Church was not an easy one for Will Browning. After planting Journey Church in 2007, Browning envisioned ministering there for decades to come. However, God had different plans. Called to Los Angeles God called Browning to step into the unknown – leaving his familiar South Carolina roots to venture into
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